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10:00AM: Free Money: A Boy Scouts of America Guide to Effectively Completing Scholarship Applications

Alumni Adventure Complex inside the NESA Exhibit.

During this session, attendees will get an overview of the National Eagle Scout Association and its annual scholarship program. The session will also provide tips and best practices for applying for these scholarships as well as for writing scholarship essays as well. Lastly, the session will provide an opportunity for those attending to practice applying …

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10:00AM-11:00AM: Sammy Davis Speech

Tent L46 - Legacy Area Loop Road, Glen Jean, WV, United States

On Thursday July 20th at 10am 1 of only 66 living recipients of our nations highest military honor, Sammy Davis, will be speaking and presenting a Medal of Honor patch to scouts who attend at the Tillerson Building Scout Chat venue. Sammy Davis known as the "real Forrest Gump" will then be at the Medal …

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10:00AM: So You Want To Be A Food Scientist?

STEM Quest 481 Action Point, Glen Jean, WV, United States

Dr. Arland T. Hotchkiss, Jr. is a USDA scientist with the Agricultural Research Service near Philadelphia, PA. He is a plant physiologist and analytical chemist who works with prebiotics and probiotics in Dairy and Functional Foods research. His post-harvest research develops new dairy products that promote health and prevent diseases.

10:45AM-11:45AM: Kazoo Experience

Tillerson 108

Learn about the history and performance practice of one of the nation’s most popular instruments and see the third largest kazoo museum in the USA! Open to all.

11:00AM-1:00PM: Sammy Davis Meet and Greet

Tillerson Building- Scout Chat Room Action Point, Glen Jean, WV, United States

On Thursday July 20th at 10am 1 of only 66 living recipients of our nations highest military honor, Sammy Davis, will be speaking and presenting a Medal of Honor patch to scouts who attend at the Tillerson Building Scout Chat venue. Sammy Davis known as the "real Forrest Gump" will then be at the Medal …

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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 …

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11:00AM-2:00PM: Project Management

OYP Subcamp (D3) Training Tent Delta Pass, Glen Jean, WV, United States

Learn how to identify, plan, and execute projects in an efficient manner through discussion, activities, and group reflection. Ages 14-20.