MERIT BADGE CLASSES 2025
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Each class will have a merit badge counselor that will guide scouts through the merit badge to completion. Some classes require the Scout to follow up with the Merit Badge counselor after the class has concluded.
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Select the number of youth you are registering and then click on the green "Register" button.
Enter the PARENT information in the REGISTRATION CONTACT section, and the SCOUT'S information in the the Scouts BSA Youth section.
Select the Check Out Now tab, and complete payment for the course.
Aviation & Weather
Aviation & Weather
Thursday, July 24, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Saturday, August 2, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Field trip to Lincoln Park Airport
Thursday, August 7, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Cost: $25.00 per youth.
Registration is limited to 10 scouts.
Attendance at all sessions required to complete the merit badge.
All sessions will be held at the Patriots' Path Council Service Center, 1 Saddle Road, Cedar Knolls, NJ
Lawrence Faes will be the merit badge counselor for this program.
Chess Merit Badge and Open Session
Chess Merit Badge and Open Session
Saturday, September 20, 2025 - 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Cost: $15.00 per youth.
Lunch is included (pizza and soft drink).
Registration is limited to 40 scouts.
The PPC Chess Club will be running the workshop. Scouts must know how to play chess to participate.
Tom Andrea will be the merit badge counselor for the merit badge. Scouts will not be able to complete all the requirements in session.
This program will be held at the Patriots' Path Council Service Center, 1 Saddle Road, Cedar Knolls, NJ.
Citizenship in the Nation #2
Citizenship in the Nation #2
Thursday, June 19, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Thursday, June 26, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Prerequisites: Scouts should go through workbook as much as they can prior to the first session.
Cost: $25.00 per youth.
Registration is limited to 10 scouts.
Attendance at all sessions required to complete the merit badge.
All sessions will be held at the Patriots' Path Council Service Center, 1 Saddle Road, Cedar Knolls, NJ
Dr. Nisha Zoeller will be the merit badge counselor for this program.
Citizenship in the World September
Citizenship in the World September
Program Dates:
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Cost: $25.00 per youth.
Registration is limited to 10 scouts.
Attendance at both sessions required to complete the merit badge.
All sessions will be held at the Patriots' Path Council Service Center, 1 Saddle Road, Cedar Knolls, NJ.
Christine Dugan will be the merit badge counselor for this program.
Coin Collecting
Coin Collecting
Thursday, July 24, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Thursday, August 7, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Cost: $25.00 per youth.
Registration is limited to 10 scouts.
Attendance at both sessions required to complete the merit badge.
All sessions will be held at the Patriots' Path Council Service Center, 1 Saddle Road, Cedar Knolls, NJ.
Mike O'Shea will be the merit badge counselor for this program.
Digital Technology
Digital Technology
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 - 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 - 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Cost: $25.00 per youth.
Registration is limited to 6 scouts.
Attendance at both sessions required to complete the merit badge.
All sessions will be held at PPC Service Center, 1 Saddle Rd, Cedar Knolls, NJ.
The second session will be located at
Naved Surve will be the merit badge counselor for this program.
Metalwork Session #3
Metalwork Session #3
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at PPC Service Center
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Winnebago Scout Reservation
Cost: $40.00 per youth.
Registration is limited to 8 scouts.
Attendance at both sessions required to complete the merit badge.
The first session will be held at PPC Service Center, 1 Saddle Rd, Cedar Knolls, NJ.
The second session will be located at Winnebago Scout Reservation, Handicraft Pavilion, 102 Timberbrook Rd, Rockaway, NJ.
Charlie Sonzogni will be the merit badge counselor for this program.
Consider piggybacking this merit badge with Welding which will be held on Oct. 14 & 21 at the same locations and times.
Metalwork Session #4
Metalwork Session #4
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at PPC Service Center
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Winnebago Scout Reservation
Cost: $40.00 per youth.
Registration is limited to 8 scouts.
Attendance at both sessions required to complete the merit badge.
The first session will be held at PPC Service Center, 1 Saddle Rd, Cedar Knolls, NJ.
The second session will be located at Winnebago Scout Reservation, Handicraft Pavilion, 102 Timberbrook Rd, Rockaway, NJ.
Charlie Sonzogni will be the merit badge counselor for this program.
Consider piggybacking this merit badge with Welding which will be held on Nov. 11 & 18 at the same locations and times.
Personal Fitness #2
Personal Fitness #2
Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Thursday, August 21, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Thursday, November 20, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Assumes completion of approved 12 week personal fitness plan.
Prerequisite: Scouts must complete Requirement 1 (medical and dental exams) before participating.
Cost: $25.00 per youth.
Registration is limited to 10 scouts.
Attendance at both sessions required to complete the merit badge.
All sessions will be held at the Patriots' Path Council Service Center, 1 Saddle Road, Cedar Knolls, NJ.
Andre Chabenel will be the merit badge counselor for this program.
Personal Management #3
Personal Management #3
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Thursday, September 25, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Thursday, December 18, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Scouts must complete their 13 week program requirements and then attend the follow up meeting with the merit badge counselor to complete the badge.
Cost: $25.00 per youth.
Registration is limited to 10 scouts.
Attendance at both sessions required to complete the merit badge.
All sessions will be held at Eagles Landing, Camp Somers, MASR, 750 Waterloo Rd, Stanhope NJ.
Jessica Eichner will be the merit badge counselor for this program.
Programming
Programming
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Scouts must complete the appropriate "Personal Safety Awareness" videos for their rank, prior to attending the program.
Scouts will need a personal laptop for this merit badge.
Cost: $25.00 per youth.
Registration is limited to 6 scouts.
Attendance at both sessions required to complete the merit badge.
All sessions will be held at the Patriots' Path Council Service Center, 1 Saddle Road, Cedar Knolls, NJ.
Naved Surve will be the merit badge counselor for this program.
Welding Session #3
Welding Session #3
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at PPC Service Center
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Winnebago Scout Reservation
Cost: $40.00 per youth.
Registration is limited to 8 scouts.
Attendance at both sessions required to complete the merit badge.
The first session will be held at PPC Service Center, 1 Saddle Rd, Cedar Knolls, NJ.
The second session will be located at Winnebago Scout Reservation, Handicraft Pavilion, 102 Timberbrook Rd, Rockaway, NJ.
Charlie Sonzogni will be the merit badge counselor for this program.
Consider piggybacking this merit badge with Welding which will be held on Sept. 23 & 30, at the same locations and times.
Welding Session #4
Welding Session #4
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at PPC Service Center
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Winnebago Scout Reservation
Cost: $40.00 per youth.
Registration is limited to 8 scouts.
Attendance at both sessions required to complete the merit badge.
The first session will be held at PPC Service Center, 1 Saddle Rd, Cedar Knolls, NJ.
The second session will be located at Winnebago Scout Reservation, Handicraft Pavilion, 102 Timberbrook Rd, Rockaway, NJ.
Charlie Sonzogni will be the merit badge counselor for this program.
Consider piggybacking this merit badge with Welding which will be held on Nov. 11 & 18, at the same locations and times.
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