MBU UPDATE!

Dear Troop 48

Hello, University of Scouting Participants!

We are excited to have each and every one of you participating in this year’s University of Scouting. This year, we have 3 different programs going on. We have Merit Badge University for our Scouts BSA program, Cub STEM Academy for our Cub Scout program, and a Leadership Academy for our Adult volunteers. Below are some reminders for each program.

The address is 2425 Hwy 75 Blountville, TN 37617

Please note that there is an ongoing construction project on Highway 75. When arriving, please use the large parking lot next to the Performing Arts Center.

All check-ins will be in the Performing Arts Center.

Note: Troop 48 will meet in the parking lot and Julie Keeton and the leadership corps will take attendance, they will tend to registeation and then hand out packets. The Troop will then assemble together for opening ceremonies. 

Lunch will be in the Student Services Building for ScoutsBSA and Leader Academy.  Cub STEM Academy will have lunch at their rooms.

During the lunch break, we are excited to announce that we have Gregory Johnson coming with his Mobil Operations unit to do an overview of Amateur Radio. 

Merit Badge University: 

Check In will be from 7:30 am-8:30 am in the auditorium in the Performing Arts Center. We will have a short opening with the Scouts BSA participants from 8:30-8:45. Classes begin at 9 am and go to 12 pm. Lunch is from 12 pm to 1 pm in the Student Services Building. Classes will resume at 1 pm and end at 4 pm. Parents should be back on campus at 4 pm to pick up any Scouts BSA participants. Please bring a pen or pencil and paper with you to take notes. Below are specific requirements for some merit badges.

Welding:

You must wear closed-toed shoes to be in the Welding room. You must also wear long pants or jeans. Any Scout who is not in closed-toed shoes and long pants/jeans will not be allowed in the Welding room. 

Personal Fitness:

Please bring clothes that you can run in.

Personal Management:

Please look over requirement 1 of the merit badge and be ready to discuss ideas.

Orienteering:

Please bring a compass if you have one.

Genealogy:

Please complete the following requirements and come prepared to discuss them. 2A, 3, 4C, 4D, and 7

Cub STEM Academy:

Check-In will be from 9:15-9:45 am in the Performing Arts Center.  STEM stations will begin at 10 AM and go to 12 PM. Lunch is from 12 PM-1 PM. STEM stations will resume at 1 PM and go to 3 PM. Each Scout will have 1 hour at each STEM station. Each station will have 2 activities that the Scouts can complete. Parents are encouraged to help the Scouts with each project.

Leadership Academy:

Check In will be from 7:30 AM-8:30 AM in the Performing Arts Center. Classes will begin at 9 am and end at 12 pm. Lunch is from 12 pm-1 pm.  Classes will resume at 1 pm and run until 4 pm. The 1-hour session classes are designed to give you a high-level overview of each topic and some great information regarding each topic offered. 

We can’t wait to see everyone on Saturday, March 2, 2024.

Thanks!
Kristi Lawson
2024 University of Scouting ChairMen 
1-6801-777-20

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