Boy Scouts of America
Circle Ten Council
2006 Merit Badge College


Download Merit Badge College Registration forms from the Circle 10 website.

Registration Day:
Saturday, May 20, Circle Ten Council, 8605 Harry Hines at Regal Row in Dallas for:
Registrations will continue to be accepted by the Council Office until June 30.
Time:
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Purpose:
The purpose of Merit Badge College is to provide Scouts with the opportunity to earn merit badges not normally offered at summer camp, winter camp, or at a troop level. It is not intended to accelerate rank advancement. With limited class size, equipment, facilities, and/or requirements for badges, merit badge college is not suited for all Scouts.

Cost:
$20:00 per Merit Badge Session (Merit Badge Pamphlet provided)

Badge Credit:
Scouts will receive credit for those requirements in which they can demonstrate to the satisfaction of Merit Badge Counselor that they have completed. Some merit badges have requirements that cannot be completed at the college. Merit badges listed as "partial only" will not be completed at the college. The Scout's Troop will be responsible for assisting the Scout in completing requirements not met at College. Depending on the number of requirements to be met as a partial, an approved Merit Badge Counselor may have to be recruited.

Approval:
The Scout must have the Scoutmaster's approval prior to registering for Merit Badge College. This is accomplished by the Scoutmaster's signature on the Merit Badge College application.

Session Size:
Session size is determined by the facility, merit badge counselor, and the requirements prior to registration. Size will vary fro a maximum of 25 to a minimum of 12. No additions will be made at registration to increase session size. No Scouts will be added after the deadline or allowed to attend a class in which they are not registered. If fewer than 8 Scouts register for a session, the session is subject to be cancelled.

Restrictions:
Individuals may register no more than two (2) Scouts and only one week at a time.
Must have a copy of a current BSA approved Health Form for each Scout at registration.
Must be at least 13 by the start of college to participate.

Waiting List:
Each badge will have a limited number of slots for a waiting list. Individuals may not go on the waiting list for a session in which they are already registered for a badge. Those on the waiting list will be contacted if an opening becomes available. Do not contact the council to check status.

Orientation:
One adult per car pool will be required to attend a short orientation meeting on the first day at 8:30a.m. to cover Scout and College rules to be followed while on campus.

Drop-Off/Pick-Up:
An adult must accompany Scouts into the gathering area at the college each morning. No drop-offs at the curb allowed. An adult must come inside to the gathering area each day to pick up Scouts. This is for safety of the Scouts.

Lunch:
Scouts should bring a bag lunch if on campus during the lunch break. Food service on campus may or may not be available.

Dress:
Scout uniforms must be worn at all times at Merit Badge College.