Aviation & Weather Merit Badges

Thursday, November 13,  2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM PPC Service Center

Thursday, November 20, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Lincoln Park Airport

Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM PPC Service Center

Cost: $40.00 per youth.

Registration is limited to 10 scouts.

Attendance at all sessions required to complete the merit badge.

Session 1 and 3  will be held at the Patriots' Path Council Service Center, 1 Saddle Road, Cedar Knolls, NJ.  Session 2 will be at the Lincoln Park Airport.

Lawrence Faes will be the merit badge counselor for this program.

Third Annual Chess Tournament

The PPC Chess Club  is hosting the PPC Annual Chess Tournament.  Scouts must know how to play chess to participate.

Saturday, November 22, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Cost: $20.00 per youth.

Lunch is included (pizza and soft drink). 

Registration is limited to 40 scouts.

These are unrated chess games.

Chess notation is not required for the tournement.

Trophies will be awared for the top three finishers.

Tom Andrea is the point of contact. 

This program will be held at Camp Somers, Mt. Allamuchy Scout Reservation, 750 Waterloo Rd, Stanhope, NJ dining hall.

Citizenship in the Community #3

Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Thursday, November 20, 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 PPC Service Center, 1 Saddle Rd, Cedar Knolls, NJ.  

The second session will be located at 

Tom Andrea will be the merit badge counselor for this program.

Citizenship in the Community #4 - Union

Monday, October 20, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM 

Monday, November 24, 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 Union County Fire/EMS Training Academy, 1075 Edward Street, Linden, NJ.

Chris Stuben will be the merit badge counselor for this program.

Citizenship in the Nation Session #3

Registration opens on 9/5/2025 at 1:00 PM.

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Wednesday, October 15, 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.

Sessions will be held at Eagle's Landing, Camp Somers, MASR, 750 Waterloo Road, Stanhope, NJ

Elizabeth Dowd will be the merit badge counselor for this program.

Citizenship in the Nation - Union

Monday, September 29,  2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Monday, October 20, 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 Union County Fire/EMS Training Academy, 1075 Edward Street, Linden, NJ.

Susan Casey will be the merit badge counselor for this program

Citizenship in the World - Union

Wednesday, October 8,  2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Wednesday, October 22, 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 Union County Fire/EMS Training Academy, 1075 Edward Street, Linden, NJ.

Clinton Hall will be the merit badge counselor for this program.

Digital Technology #2

Thursday, October 23,  2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Thursday, October 30, 2025 - 7:00 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.

*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.

All sessions will be held at PPC Service Center, 1 Saddle Rd, Cedar Knolls, NJ.  

Jason Frey will be the merit badge counselor for this program.

Electricity

Thursday, October 2, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Thursday, October 16, 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 PPC Service Center, 1 Saddle Rd, Cedar Knolls, NJ.  

The second session will be located at 

Ron Swanson will be the merit badge counselor for this program.

Engineering

Thursday, October 2, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Thursday, October 16, 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 PPC Service Center, 1 Saddle Rd, Cedar Knolls, NJ.  

The second session will be located at 

John Bittner will be the merit badge counselor for this program.

Family Life Session #5

Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Thursday, November 20, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

3rd meeting is on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM.  Scouts should complete their 90 day program and be ready to meet with the counselor to complete the merit 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 PPC Service Center, 1 Saddle Rd, Cedar Knolls, NJ.  

Jeanne Doherty will be the merit badge counselor for this program.

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.

Music

Monday, October 6, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Monday, October 20, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Scouts should bring their musical instrument, a music stand, and music selection of their choice to the first session.

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 PPC Service Center, 1 Saddle Rd, Cedar Knolls, NJ.  

The second session will be located at 

Debbie Minenna will be the merit badge counselor for this program.

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 Fitness - Union

NOTE: This 3 session class is held in 3 different locations.  Please ensure that you can attend all sessions before registering.

Program Dates: 

Monday, September 29, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Union County Fire/EMS Training Academy, 1075 Edward St, Linden NJ

Monday, October 6, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM - Fitness assessment at Kenilworth High School, 426 Boulevard, Kenilworth, NJ

Monday, January 12, 2026 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM  Assumes completion of approved 12 week personal fitness plan.  Kenilworth VFW, 33 South 21st Street, Kenilworth, NJ 

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.

John Gasper will be the merit badge counselor for this program.

Personal Management #4

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.

Personal Management #5

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026 - 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 Union County Fire/EMS Training Academy, 1075 Edward Street Linden Nj 07036.

Mr. Joseph Caggiano will be the merit badge counselor for this program.

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.

Programming #2

Tuesday, November 13,  2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Tuesday, November 20 , 2025 - 7:00 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.

Jason Frey will be the merit badge counselor for this program.

Railroading

Thursday, October 30,  2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Thursday, November 13, 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.

Surveying

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM- Zoom Call

Saturday, November 15, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM-  MASR

Cost: $25.00 per youth.

Registration is limited to 10 scouts.

Attendance at both sessions required to complete the merit badge.

The first session will be a zoom call, link will be emailed before start of class. The second session will be held at Eagles Landing, Camp Somers, MASR, 750 Waterloo Rd, Stanhope NJ. Please dress appropriately for the outdoors.

Matthew Sipple will be the merit badge counselor for this program.

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

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.