Merit Badge Events

Attending merit badge clinic events offers Scouts numerous benefits. They provide focused and structured learning environments, allowing Scouts to delve into specific subjects. These events typically feature knowledgeable instructors who can offer guidance and expertise to enhance the learning experience. Additionally, Scouts often have the chance to interact with peers from different troops, fostering teamwork, camaraderie, and the exchange of ideas.

Scouts are expected to meet the requirements as they are stated—no more and no less. You must do exactly what is stated in the requirements. If it says “show or demonstrate,” that is what you must do. Just telling about it isn’t enough. The same thing holds true for such words as “make,” “list,” “in the field,” and “collect,” “identify,” and “label.”

For more in-depth information and the latest updates to badges or requirements, go to the Scouting America web page.

Who Can Attend?

Scouts BSA, Sea Scouts and Venturers.

All merit badge clinics posted here are open to Chief Seattle Council Scouts.

How Much Does It Cost?

The cost to attend varies by event, and course materials. The cost is listed in the registration.

The Locations

There are multiple dates and locations to choose from. Scouts may attend as a unit or individually. Choose the event/date that works best for your youth regardless of which district they are registered in. They may also choose to attend more than one!

Grand Columbia Broaden Your Horizons MB Clinic

WHEN: April 18, 2026; 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
WHERE: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
33420 US-97, Oroville, WA 98844
COST: Free

Additional Information: This 1-day MB Expo will – Broaden your horizons with an eclectic collection of merit badges and skills. Choose from full day or half-day badges. Find more information here or on the registration portal.

Two Trail to First Class skill sessions offered: Knots & Lashing or First Aid.

Download the MB Expo Guide for prerequisites and information.

Alaska Airline MB Clinic

WHEN: May 30, 2026 9 AM – 4 PM
WHERE: Alaska Airlines Global Training Center

This event is not a Chief Seattle Council sponsored activity. The information and links provided are to assist CSC Scouts in selecting and completing the offered Merit Badge pre-requisites and process.

Registration is free and opens on March 23rd on the Alaska Airlines website.

Merit Badge Counselors will be at the Global Training Center from 12:30pm to 4pm to sign-off on the Aviation Merit Badge

View the full requirements for the badge on scouting.org.

To complete the Aviation Merit Badge, be sure to attend the following activities:

Aviation 101*
Boeing Glider Build
Aircraft Preflight
Maintenance Experience
Airport Tour

*Requires pre-registration. If the activity fills up in the registration form, be sure to join the standby line on the day-of the event.

A complete questionnaire and passport with required courses stamped must be presented to a counselor for sign-off. Printed copies of the questionnaire will be available at Aviation Day.

Some requirements will not be covered in any Aviation Day activities but can be completed at home. We recommend completing the following requirements before Aviation Day to make sure you are ready to meet with a counselor:

1g, 1h, 5a, 5b, 5d, 5e

For questions regarding Merit Badge opportunity at Aviation Day, please contact sross@seattlebsa.org

Download the Merit Badge Questionnaire