Available Classes and Requirements

MBU is designed to assist Scouts in completing requirements for merit badges. The instructors will address as many requirements as possible during the class. In order to facilitate these objectives, please review the following requirements.

Completed badges at MBU happen because Scouts come prepared and have their prerequisites done in advance!

Your troop must BRING 2 REGISTERED SCOUT LEADERS so PLEASE CONSIDER SERVING AS TWO DEEP LEADERSHIP IN A MERIT BADGE CLASS TO SATISFY YOUTH PROTECTION POLICIES.  Please identify using the dropdown menu when registering adult. Volunteers get a free lunch.   It is CRITICAL to the success of MBU that we have adults that will sit in sessions. 

Scout Leaders must certify that all Scouts:

• bring a signed Waiver/Release form signed by parent or legal guardian
• are eligibile and approved to take the merit badge class requested
• have read the entire merit badge book for the requested class before MBU – bring it with you to class
• complete all prerequisites* before MBU day – bring them with you to class
• be First Class OR age 13 by MBU

Badge Information

DO NOT REGISTER MORE SCOUTS THAN THERE ARE SPOTS AVAILABLE! If you do, your registration will be deleted.

Aviation scouts must have an adult present at Airport all day.

*Additional Prerequisites

Some badges have additional prerequisites.

Merit Badge	Prerequisites
Aviation	3B – build a model FPG-9plans in merit badge handbookYou must drive your scout to the Murfreesboro Airport and stay with them all day.Scouts must be 14 and must be 1st class*
Citizenship in the Nation	2, 3, 6, & 8 Scouts must be 13 or 1st class*
Citizenship in the World	Besides reading the MB book, complete the following prior to MBU: Pick a current world event and be ready to discuss the various national interests in that event and how those affect its security, its economy and the health of its citizens. Identify and observe a current issue that involves international trade, foreign exchange, balance of payments, tariffs, and free trade.  Explain what you have learned.  Include in your discussion an explanation of why countries must cooperate in order for world trade and global competition to thrive.   Here are some helpful resources: •    https://www.thomsonreuters.com/en-us/posts/international-trade-and-supply-chain/global-trade-report-2024/#:~:text=Concerns%20about%20geopolitical%20issues%20%E2%80%94%20such,complicate%20trade%20management%20and%20 compliance •    https://www.stlouisfed.org/education/economic-lowdown-video-series/factors-of-production •    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDFLl1pspNg •    https://youtu.be/_tmPnH-JkNg?si=JHyWISUNeVk-POFV   Or course they can send any advance questions my way:  Mr. Nate – [email protected]
Communication	Scouts must be 13 or 1st class*1. READ the BOOK.2. Requirement #4 Interview someone you know fairly well, like, or respect because of their position, talent, career, or life experiences. Listen actively to learn as much as you can about the person. Prepare an introduction of this person as though this person were to be a guest speaker and include reasons why the audience would want to hear this person speak. To complete the requirement: Scouts can deliver the speech of introduction during the MBU class.  3. Requirement #7 (a, b, OR c) (a) Write to the editor of a magazine or your local newspaper to express your opinion or share information on any subject you choose. (b) Create a web page or blog of special interest to you (for instance, your troop or crew, a hobby, or a sport). Include at least three articles or entries and one photograph or illustration and one link to some other Web page or blog that would be helpful to someone who visits the Web page or blog you have created. (c) Use desktop publishing to produce a newsletter, brochure, flier, or other printed material for your Scout troop, class at school, or other group. Include at least one article and one photograph or illustration. To complete the requirement: Scouts can bring in a copy of the letter or share the link to the electronic project during the MBU class.  4. Requirement #8 Plan a troop or crew court of honor, campfire program, or interfaith worship service. Have the patrol leaders’ council approve it, then write the script and prepare the program. Serve as master of ceremonies. To complete the requirement: Scouts can show the script and reflect on the experience by discussing it with their counselor during the MBU class.   Thank you!
Cooking	For the cooking merit badge, scouts will need to complete:1. 2(c) bring a five-day record of activity2. 5(d) camp cooking OR 6(d) trail cooking
Crime Prevention and Fingerprinting	Read the book. We will add in about a week.
Engineering	Scouts must be 13 or 1st class* Read the book.
Genealogy	Read the book. 3 and 6 bring with you to MBU
Electronics	Read the book.
Public Speaking	Read the book
Surveying	Scouts must be 13 or 1st class* Read the book.
Swimming	Scouts must be 13 or 1st class* Must be a swimmer. If your Scout cannot swim, this is not the time to learn. Read the book.

Adult Training Opportunities

Class	Information
Boy Scout Leader-Specific Training
Red Cross 1: Standard First Aid & Adult CPR	Adults only – this is not a merit badge.No additional fee for certification.$20 MBU fee still applies.Two-year certification upon completion.
We will not have an adult program this year due to lack of interest last year. We will have an additional training opportunity.	Additional Training opportunity
Volunteer