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Overview
All MOSI merit badge programs are led by experienced, knowledgeable, and engaging counselors registered with the BSA.
Programs include 3-5 hour workshops and overnight camp-ins.
The program fee includes supplies for hands-on activities, access to digital workbooks, blank Blue Card, and admission to MOSI after the program. Any scouts under age 13 must have an adult chaperone registered. All scouts need a chaperone for overnight programs (min. 1 chaperone per 4 scouts), chaperones must be at least 18.
Merit Badge Schedule 2026-2027
Merit Badge Workbooks 2026-2027
Interested in booking a program just for your troop? Request a quote by filling out the form below or reach out to us directly at reservations@mosi.org or by calling (813) 987-6000.
Public Workshop (3 Hour)
$21
per scout
Registration Required | Member Discounts Available
Public Workshop (4+ Hour)
$28+
per scout
Registration Required | Member Discounts Available
Additional Information
Workshops Include:
Camp-Ins Include:
Program Requirements:
Workshops meet most, but not necessarily all badge requirements. For requirements that may take longer than the workshop itself, scouts may need to complete some sections independently.
Adult chaperones are required for all children under 13
WORKSHOP CHAPERONE PRICING:
MOSI Members: $5 per adult | Non-Members: $7 per adult
CAMP-IN CHAPERONE PRICING:
MOSI Members: $30 per adult | Non-Members: $36 per adult
Reservation Process:
Group Pricing:
For 3-Hour Workshops*
For 4-Hour Workshops*
For Overnight Camp-Ins*
*Check workshop description for duration of each workshop.
Add-on Options:
Public Scout Programs:
Refunds for public scout programs are only available before the registration deadline, so that your spot can be given to others on the waitlist. If MOSI needs to cancel a program due to low attendance or other unforeseen issue, guests will be notified via email and given a complete refund. To request a refund, please email your request and reservation details to reservations@mosi.org.
Private Scout Programs:
If you need to cancel your reserved program, please email a cancellation notice to scoutreach@mosi.org with the following information:
Programs cancelled LESS THAN ONE (1) MONTH PRIOR to the program date will forego their deposit. A full refund of payment and deposit will be made if program is cancelled MORE THAN ONE (1) MONTH PRIOR to the program date.
Overview
Register below for a public Merit Badge program. To request a Private Program for your group, please fill out the form above.
Oct 11, 2026 10:00 am
SOLD OUT | 3 HOUR WORKSHOP | 10:00AM-1:00PM
Bug out as you explore the science of insects, their anatomy, their behavior, and their importance. Small but mighty, without insects life as we know it would cease to exist!
Prerequisites: 1, 3b, 4b-d, 8, 9
Covered: 2, 3a, 4a, 5, 6, 7
Last Day to Register: Thursday, September 24th
Oct 24, 2026 10:00 am
3 HOUR WORKSHOP | 10:00AM-1:00PM
Build and program robotic creations and compete in high-tech tournaments.
Prerequisites: 1, 7
Covered: 2a-c, 3, 4a-e, 5a-b, 6
Last Day to Register: Thursday, October 8th
Nov 7, 2026 7:00 pm
SOLD OUT | OVERNIGHT CAMP-IN
November 7th from 7:00PM - November 8th at 9:00AM
Scouts will explore the value of civic responsibility, community service, and active citizenship while developing the knowledge and leadership skills needed to make a positive impact in their communities and beyond. Scouts will earn community service hours through volunteerism and citizen science activities at MOSI. The camp-in includes the Citizenship in the Community merit badge workshop, light snack, sleeping at MOSI, light breakfast, and MOSI Fun Patch for scouts. At least 1 adult chaperone required per 4 children.
Prerequisites: 3, 5
Covered: 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8
Last Day to Register: Thursday, October 22nd
Nov 15, 2026 10:00 am
3 HOUR WORKSHOP | 10:00AM-1:00PM
From idea to patent, discover how inventions affect our daily lives while creating a working prototype of your own invention.
Prerequisites: 1, 2, 3c, 9
Covered: 3abd, 4, 5, 6a-c, 7, 8
Last Day to Register: Thursday, October 29th
Nov 29, 2026 10:00 am
5+ HOUR WORKSHOP | 10:00AM-3:30PM
Build and launch chemical rockets and design a space station as you discover the science behind exploring the stars. The experience also includes a planetarium show and guided star tour.
Prerequisites: 2, 6, 8
Covered: 1, 3, 4, 5, 7
Last Day to Register: Thursday, November 13th
Dec 5, 2026 10:00 am
4 HOUR WORKSHOP | 10:00AM-2:00PM
Construct circuits with resistors and capacitors, and learn about electrical components with this badge workshop!
Prerequisites: 1, 6
Covered: 2a-b, 3a-c, 4a-c, 5a-c
Last Day to Register: Thursday, November 19th
Dec 13, 2026 10:00 am
4 HOUR WORKSHOP | 10:00AM-2:00PM
Take your love for game-playing and delve into the world of game design- bend the rules to existing games and create new ones!
Prerequisites: 1, 3, 8
Covered: 2, 4a-d, 5a-d, 6a-c, 7a-c
Last Day to Register: Thursday, November 26th
Jan 3, 2027 10:00 am
5+ HOUR WORKSHOP | 10:00AM-3:30PM
Build and launch chemical rockets as you discover the science behind exploring the stars.
Prerequisites: 2, 6, 8
Covered: 1, 3, 4, 5, 7
Last Day to Register: Thursday, December 17th
Jan 23, 2027 7:00 pm
OVERNIGHT CAMP-IN
January 23rd from 7:00PM - January 24th at 9:00AM
Gaze into the night sky with telescopes, learn the stories behind the constellations in the Saunders Planetarium. The camp-in includes the Astronomy merit badge workshop, light snack, sleeping at MOSI, light breakfast, a MOSI Fun Patch for scouts, and general admission to MOSI after the event. At least 1 adult chaperone required per 4 children.
Prerequisites: 1, 6b, 9
Covered: 2, 4a-d, 5a-d, 6a, 6c-d, 7a-c, 8a
Last Day to Register: Thursday, January 7th
Feb 6, 2027 10:00 am
4 HOUR WORKSHOP | 10:00AM-2:00PM
Learn how engineers use science and technology to turn ideas into reality. Engineer your own creations in this badge workshop!
Prerequisites: 2, 9
Covered: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6a, 6e, 7, 8
Last Day to Register: Thursday, January 21st
Scout Sleepover
Interested in spending the night at MOSI with your scout group? MOSI offers a small amount of Public Merit Badge Camp-ins each year. Troops can also book private overnight camp-ins anytime. See our camp-in page for more information or reach out to us at (813) 987-6000.
Troops have the option of booking a private program with a standard camp-in theme or work towards a specific merit badge.
Do I need to be a scout to sign up?
No! Scout programs are open to any child between 6th and 12th grade. Children under aged 13 are required to attend with a chaperone. Siblings who register are welcome.
Can I attend without the rest of my troop?
Yes! Our public scout workshops are designed for scouts to sign up individually. Private workshops just for your troop are also available by reservation.
Do I need to attend with my child?
Yes, if your child is under the age of 13 an adult chaperone is required to sign up and attend with them. Only one chaperone is needed per every ten children if you are a leader or parent responsible for multiple children.
Children 13 and older do not need a chaperone for workshops, but must pick up their child immediately following the workshop.
Adult chaperones are always required for overnight programs regardless of age.
What do I need to bring?
You will need to bring a Merit Badge Workbook (NOT the whole pamphlet), a pen or pencil, completed prerequisites, and proof of registration to the workshop. Outside snacks are allowed during the short break.
Do I need to wear a uniform?
Uniforms are completely up to you! Most activities will take place in a lab or classroom setting and you may want to explore MOSI exhibits after the workshop, so we recommend comfortable clothing, layers for air conditioned rooms, and closed-toed shoes.
What if I don't finish all the Merit Badge requirements by the end of the workshop?
Immediately following a workshop is the best time to get your Blue Card signed. If for any reason you are unable to do so the day of, you can also submit your workbook via email within three months of the workshop. MOSI’s certified counselors can then provide a digital copy of your blue card, provided you attended the workshop at MOSI, and demonstrate a satisfactory understanding of the material. Please email scoutreach@mosi.org, letting us know which workshop you attended, include a copy of your completed Merit Badge Workbook, and the contact information you would like us to include on your blue card.
What kind of background/qualifications do MOSI Merit Badge counselors have?
All of our MOSI Merit Badge counselors are trained by MOSI, certified by the BSA, and have also completed BSA Youth Protection training. All counselors undergo background checks and fingerprinting before leading any Merit Badges. Counselors also have a background in a STEM field, a love for all things STEM, and a passion for teaching others.
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