The purpose of Merit Badge Colleges and Skill Centers is to offer Scouts an opportunity to meet with highly qualified professionals to learn and foster the development of lifelong interests. Particular emphasis is given to career and hobby oriented Merit Badges especially those with limited availability of counselors. The Great Rivers Council hosts numerous colleges and skill centers throughout the year.
Trade Skills Merit Badge Quest
April 27, 2024
Location: Lake of the Ozarks Scout Reservation
The Inaugural Trade Skills Merit Badge Quest is brand new in 2024. Skilled Trades are becoming popular day by day. Its popularity has led to an increase in demand for skilled trades.
Located at the Lake of the Ozarks Scout Reservation, this event takes full advantage of all the unique opportunities provided by the one-of-a-kind Sinquefield Invention Campus. Registration is limited to enhance each scouts hands on exposure to a specific trade skill and provide the most comprehensive experience for each merit badge. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a kind opportunity.
Visit our Council Calendar for registration information.
Visit our Council Calendar for registration information.
Lake of the Ozarks Scout Reservation Merit Badge College
May 3-4, 2024
Location: Lake of the Ozarks Scout Reservation
A great event at Lake of the Ozarks Scout Reservation. The Merit Badge College hosts over 500 Scouts and leaders annually from across the region.
We are excited to host this opportunity to open our camp, facilities, and the Sinquefield Invention Campus for Scouts to earn one of over 30 different merit badges.
Visit our Council Calendar for registration information.
Linn Merit Badge University
July 20, 2024
Location: Osage County RII Schools in Linn, MO
Join us for a great opportunity for Scouts to earn a merit badge led by the experts at State Tech. Over 40 merit badges to choose from. Make it a weekend by camping at the Linn Lions Club Fairgrounds
Visit our Council Calendar for registration information.
State Fair Merit Badge College
September 14, 2024
Location: State Fair Community College
Join us for our State Fair Merit Badge College in partnership with the State Fair Community College in Sedalia, Missouri. Offering unique merit badge opportunities and utilizing the great college facilities at Community Fair State College. Take advantage of the great camping located just across the street at the State Fair Campgrounds in Sedalia, MO.
Visit our Council Calendar for registration information.
Mizzou Merit Badge University
October 5, 2024
Location: University of Missouri
We are looking forward to you and your Troop joining us and over 1,000 other Scouts and Scouters from across the state and beyond at the largest Merit Badge University in the area.
Take Advantage of the unique state of the art facilities provided by the University of Missouri and their professional staff.
Visit our Council Calendar for registration information.
Innovation Space Merit Badge Series
Location: Scouting Adventure Center in Columbia, MO
The Innovation Space Merit Badge Series takes advantage of the unique opportunities provided by the Sinquefield Innovation Space. Different Merit Badges are offered throughout the year at the Scouting Adventure Center in an effort to meet the increasing demand for more merit badge opportunities.
Please subscribe to our Program Newsletter to receive monthly updates on new virtual merit badge classes.
Visit our Council Calendar to see the latest classes available.
Spring Breakout Merit Badge University
March 22, 2025
Location: Missouri Military Academy
Looking for something to do this Spring Break? Come earn some merit badges and webelos adventures! Join us March 22th-24th for Spring Breakout, hosted at the Missouri Military Academy. This event is for all Scouts BSA and Webelos. All activities will be on Saturday, March 23rd. Camping is available on the Missouri Military Academy Campus on Friday and Saturday evening.
Visit our Council Calendar for registration information.