Hi Troop 455 Family,
I know that many of you are attending Scout camp, embarking on High Adventure outings to Philmont, SeaBase, or otherwise enjoying some creative time at home. While we don’t have any Troop meetings this Summer, many opportunities for learning and exploring merit badges exist. Summer can be a great time to get ahead without the normal demands of school and other extracurriculars. I wanted to draw to your attention a few upcoming and ongoing opportunities.
Jul 17: BSA STEM Merit Badge Workshop thru CodeEasily
This Workshop is 10a to 3p EDT on July 17, 2021. In one five hour session, Scouts will complete 3 merit badges — Animation, Digital Technology, and Programming!
Learn more about it here: https://www.code-easily.c…e-workshop
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co…orgprofile
July Online MB thru Central Florida Council
The following MB’s are offered online: Astronomy, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Digital Technology, and Space Exploration. These classes meet once per week for one hour for four consecutive weeks. Specific days and times vary.
Register Here: https://scoutingevent.com/083-OnlineMB
Aug 7: Automotive Maintenance MB at Porsche HQ
This is a very popular program and will sell out quickly. If you are interested, I would recommending registering ASAP. Unfortunately, it is only open to Scouts 16+, so it is a great opportunities for our older Scouts.
Register Here: https://www.atlantabsa.or…tbadgedays
All-Summer Virtual Opportunities thru Daniel Boone Council
This Council has an extensive list of weekly MB opportunities — most meeting twice in a given week. These virtual opportunities have been very popular during the pandemic and are a convenient way to explore some new MB’s.
Register Here: https://www.danielbooneco…rg/virtual
Chattahoochee Nature Center
They do an excellent job teaching merit badges at a wonderful location.
Environmental Science Merit Badge: August 14 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Register Here: https://www.chattnaturece…t-badge-2/
Canoeing Merit Badge: August 22 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Register Here: https://www.chattnaturece…t-badge-2/
Aquatics Weekend – Northeast GA Council
The Aquatics Days at Allatoona can be great, but they are almost too great and have completely sold out for the entire summer and early Fall. We are working as a Troop to see if we can arrange something special and additional within our own Council. That said, there are some nearby opportunities in NE Georgia — two Aquatics Weekends
Weekend #1: July 30 – Aug 1
Weekend #2: Sep 3 – Sep 5
Register Here: https://www.nega-bsa.org/AAW
In addition to these, we have a great cadre of Merit Badge Counselors within our Troop and access to many others. If you have an interest that you would like to explore, please don’t hesitate to give me a call.
Yours in Scouting,
Brady Lum
Advancement Chair