April 1, 2023

The American Welding Society (Houston Section) is hosting the Welding Merit Badge. The class is $20 and includes lunch. This opportunity is limited to 30 Scouts, ages 12 and over. Scouts must wear long sleeve shirts, full-length pants, and boots. The class is being held at Elite Pipe Welding Academy (7119 Village Way, Houston, Texas 77087). 

Register

Lone Star Flight Museum Overnights and Aviation Merit Badge

HMNS Scout Classes

The Houston Museum of Natural Science offers a variety of classes and programs for Scouts.

• Merit badge to adventure classes are offered throughout the school year and may be taken in-person or virtually.
• In-person classes include admission to all permanent exhibits for the Scout and one chaperone.
• Summer classes are offered as 5-day, two-day or one-day classes for Scouts BSA and 5-day classes for Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts. 
• Badges on Demand are for dens or troops who want to schedule a private class to work on an adventure or merit badge.
• Bring the museum to a pack or troop meeting with Outreach programs.
• Packs can Spend the Night at the museum!
• STEM Nova Day is held every October! 

Learn More

Rosenberg Railroad Museum Merit Badge Classes

The Rosenberg Railroad Museum maintains exhibits relating to local railroad history, has a mission of education and preservation of Fort Bend County's rich railroad history. The museum is offering merit badge classes (Signs, Signals and Codes, Railroading, First Aid, and Citizenship in the World). The cost starts at $40 per Scout and includes one parent accompanying the Scout in the classroom. Presentations are scheduled on select Saturdays during the school year from 9 am to 12 pm (except First Aid is from 9 am to 1 pm).  During the summer, the classes are on select Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays from 9 to 12 pm. The museum is also available for unit campouts. For more information or to register, contact Donna Wheeler at donna.wheeler@rrrm.org or 281-633-2846 or visit rosenbergrrmuseum.org.

Learn More

James B Harrison Foundation Merit Badge Classes

The James B Harrison Foundation focuses on nature-based education and conservation. They offer the Bird Study and Nature Merit Badge classes at JBH Long Point Ranch (8200 FM 1994, Whaley-Long Point Rd, Richmond, TX 77469). Find upcoming classes.

Gigglin' Marlin Dive & Swim Merit Badge Classes

Gigglin' Marlin Dive & Swim offers a variety of merit badge classes taught by registered merit badge counselors throughout the year. Classes include the Lifesaving, Swimming, Scuba Diving Merit Badges and many more. These are not give-away merit badges, and this is not a merit badge factory. Each Scout is expected to fulfill all the requirements by reading the merit badge book ahead of time, attending classes and doing prerequisites. Scouts are expected to participate fully in the class in order to receive full credit for the requirements completed.

Learn More

District Merit Badge Days

District Merit Badge Days are hosted by several districts and are an opportunity for Scouts in troops or crews to work on several merit badges. Classes are taught by adults with experience in the field. The following districts typically hold merit badge events:

• Apollo Merit Badge Fair	• Texas Skies Merit Badge Fair
• Orion Merit Badge University	• Thunder Wolf Merit Badge Day
• Raven Merit Badge University	• Twin Bayou Merit Badge Fair

Merit Badge Days are an opportunity for Scouts in troops, crews or ships to work on requirements for one or more merit badges. Classes are taught by career professionals and Scouters with real-life experiences in the field. These are not give-away merit badges. In order to receive full credit, Scout are expected to read the merit badge book before the event, participate fully during the class, and complete prerequisites. The merit badge classes are interactive and require active participation by each Scout. Merit badge class sizes are limited so that each Scout has the opportunity to learn about future careers, trades, citizenship, hobbies, and life skills while working on merit badge requirements.

Learn More & Register