Available Classes and Requirements

MBU is designed to assist Scouts in completing requirements for merit badges. The instructors will address as many requirements as possible during the class. In order to facilitate these objectives, please review the following requirements.

Completed badges at MBU happen because Scouts come prepared and have their prerequisites done in advance!

Your troop must BRING 2 REGISTERED SCOUT LEADERS so PLEASE CONSIDER SERVING AS TWO DEEP LEADERSHIP IN A MERIT BADGE CLASS TO SATISFY YOUTH PROTECTION POLICIES.  Please identify using the dropdown menu when registering adult. Volunteers get a free lunch.   It is CRITICAL to the success of MBU that we have adults that will sit in sessions. 

Scout Leaders must certify that all Scouts:

• bring a signed Waiver/Release form signed by parent or legal guardian
• are eligibile and approved to take the merit badge class requested
• have read the entire merit badge book for the requested class before MBU – bring it with you to class
• complete all prerequisites* before MBU day – bring them with you to class
• be First Class OR age 13 by MBU

Badge Information

*Additional Prerequisites

Some badges have additional prerequisites.

Merit Badge	Prerequisites
Aviation	3B – build a model FPG-9plans in merit badge handbookYou must drive your scout to the Murfreesboro Airport and stay with them all day.Scouts must be 14 and must be 1st class*
Citizenship in the Nation	2, 3, 6, & 8 Scouts must be 13 or 1st class*
Communication	Scouts must be 13 or 1st class*1. READ the BOOK.2. Requirement #4 Interview someone you know fairly well, like, or respect because of their position, talent, career, or life experiences. Listen actively to learn as much as you can about the person. Prepare an introduction of this person as though this person were to be a guest speaker and include reasons why the audience would want to hear this person speak. To complete the requirement: Scouts can deliver the speech of introduction during the MBU class.  3. Requirement #7 (a, b, OR c) (a) Write to the editor of a magazine or your local newspaper to express your opinion or share information on any subject you choose. (b) Create a web page or blog of special interest to you (for instance, your troop or crew, a hobby, or a sport). Include at least three articles or entries and one photograph or illustration and one link to some other Web page or blog that would be helpful to someone who visits the Web page or blog you have created. (c) Use desktop publishing to produce a newsletter, brochure, flier, or other printed material for your Scout troop, class at school, or other group. Include at least one article and one photograph or illustration. To complete the requirement: Scouts can bring in a copy of the letter or share the link to the electronic project during the MBU class.  4. Requirement #8 Plan a troop or crew court of honor, campfire program, or interfaith worship service. Have the patrol leaders’ council approve it, then write the script and prepare the program. Serve as master of ceremonies. To complete the requirement: Scouts can show the script and reflect on the experience by discussing it with their counselor during the MBU class.   Thank you!
Cooking	For the cooking merit badge, scouts will need to complete:1. 2(c) bring a five-day record of activity2. 5(d) camp cooking OR 6(d) trail cooking
Engineering	Scouts must be 13 or 1st class*
Surveying	Scouts must be 13 or 1st class*
Swimming	Scouts must be 13 or 1st class*

Adult Training Opportunities

Class	Information
Boy Scout Leader-Specific Training
Red Cross 1: Standard First Aid & Adult CPR	Adults only – this is not a merit badge.No additional fee for certification.$20 MBU fee still applies.Two-year certification upon completion.
Regular Adult Program	General information and scouting-specific sessions for those not taking training.
Volunteer