Troop 918
14th Annual Merit Badge Day
Saturday, October 31st, 2026
Saddleback Church, Lake Forest, CA
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Check-in: 7:45 AM
Location: Saddleback Church (Refinery), 1 Saddleback Parkway, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Cost: $30.00 per Scout
Optional Pizza Lunch: $10.00
Event Schedule
[ 7:45 AM ] ── Check-in (Refinery Building)
[ 8:15 AM ] ── Opening Ceremony
[ 8:30 AM ] ── Session 1 Starts (3 hours)
[11:30 AM ] ── Pizza Lunch Break (1 hour)
[12:30 PM ] ── Session 2 Starts (3 hours)
[ 3:30 PM ] ── Event Dismissal
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Prerequisite Requirements
Merit badges may have prerequisite requirements. They will be added to this site soon and will also be included in your registration confirmation email.
Course Availability
Scouts may choose up to 2 classes across the two sessions. Per Council policy, Scouts may only take 1 Eagle-required merit badge. Classes have strict limits (8:1 Scout-to-Counselor ratio).
Registration Process
- Submit Online Registration Form & PayPal Payment.
- Your payment receipt is instant, but the class registration assignment confirmation email takes approximately 48 hours.
- What to Bring: Bring your confirmation email, Scoutmaster-signed Blue Cards, and a BSA Activity Consent Form (PDF).
Don't forget, you must click the payment link at the end of your registration form to submit payment and complete your registration.
Reading the current Merit Badge Book is recommended for all merit badges.
General Instructions
- Each Scout must bring: (a) Completed Blue Card signed by their Scoutmaster for each Merit Badge. (b) Appropriate Merit Badge Pamphlets (c) Pen and paper; and (d) All other materials required for the specific Merit Badge. Scouts must be prepared to discuss, report, demonstrate, and be tested on all requirements to be completed before class. (see prerequisites with on display above)
- Each Scout must bring appropriate proof of completion for of all those requirements to be completed before class. Items that cannot be brought to class because of size or logistics must have proof in the form of photos or completion signed by the Scoutmaster. All written work, including worksheets and drawings, must be brought to class. To be unprepared is not fair to those who have prepared and to the Counselors teaching the subjects in these relatively short sessions. Remember merit badges are EARNED, not given out.
- Each Scout must wear official BSA Scout uniform (or Venture Crew’s selected uniform) and appropriate footwear (no flip-flops).
- Registration and class assignments are on a first-come, first-served basis. Scouts who cannot afford the registration fee should contact the Registrar about scholarships available.
- Parents and Scout leaders are welcome.
Registrar and Coordinator – Dave Klein, 949-463-3253 MBday@troop918.com