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8:00AM-5:00PM: Geology Merit Badge

Legacy Village

Geology Merit badge offers an understanding of the earth, its processes and its resources.  Time to earn the badge is 2.5 - 3 hours. Learn how to identify rocks.  See a live demo of erosion and deposition.  Learn about the history of the Summit area and West Virginia.  All scouts can earn a special patch.Staff …

8:00AM-5:00PM: Stamp Collecting MB

Legacy Village

Stamp Collecting offers collectors an opportunity to learn history, discover other countries and to collect topics all at the same time.  The Scouts on Stamps Society International is offering Stamp Collecting merit badge to teach scouts how to build a collection, Mount stamps and about how to learn more about stamps.  The entire badge can …

8:00AM-5:00PM: Climbing Merit Badge

Boulder Cove

Those wanting to do the Merit Badge need identify when you arrive to ask for blue card. They will not be given out after the climb only without doing other requirements.

9:00AM-11:00AM: Archaeology Merit Badge

Archaeology Merit Badge Booth

Presented by Council of Virginia Archaeologists and Heart of Virginia Council BSA. Experience how Archaeologists study our past and preserve it for future generations. Scouts will earn the merit badge by participating in a 2-hour activity session.

9:00AM-11:00AM: Inventing Merit Badge

Inventing Merit Badge Booth in Gateway Village

Unleash your inner inventor and bring your ideas to life! Join the United States Patent and Trademark Office in discovering the Inventing Merit Badge. Come design, create, and innovate while learning what it takes to change our world through inventing and entrepreneurship. Create your own water device, your own LED Name Badge and, your own …

9:00AM-1:00PM: Radio Merit Badge

Front Desk of K2BSA near Bottom of Gateway Zip

Radio Merit Badge signups are at the front desk of K2BSA located near the bottom of the Gateway Zip line overlooking the amphitheater. Look for the big antennas. Sessions run from 9 AM to 1 PM and 1PM to 5 PM. We offer the complete Radio Merit Badge, power is available for charging your phone …

11:00AM-1:00PM: Archaeology Merit Badge

Archaeology Merit Badge Booth

Presented by Council of Virginia Archaeologists and Heart of Virginia Council BSA. Experience how Archaeologists study our past and preserve it for future generations. Scouts will earn the merit badge by participating in a 2-hour activity session.

11:00AM-1:00PM: Inventing Merit Badge

Inventing Merit Badge Booth in Gateway Village

Unleash your inner inventor and bring your ideas to life! Join the United States Patent and Trademark Office in discovering the Inventing Merit Badge. Come design, create, and innovate while learning what it takes to change our world through inventing and entrepreneurship. Create your own water device, your own LED Name Badge and, your own …