The Merit Badge College will be happening as planned, even though we expect some winter weather

This afternoon the Merit Badge College Committee, Council Staff, The Office of the RIC President, and the RIC Grounds Crew & Facilities Department conducted a conference call to discuss the weather situation. Based on the latest forecasts, the capabilities of the Facilities Department and the impossibility of rescheduling the decision was made to move forward with the event.

The Facilities Department at RIC will have more than ample help on hand to keep the campus roads and parking lots, as well as the pedestrian walkways clear, passable, and as safe as can be expected with 3-6" of snow.

We ask that you allow extra travel time. Take it slow and be safe. Also, be sure your Scouts have appropriate footwear and clothing to walk between the dining hall and class buildings. Use common sense. Most of the snow will occur during the mid-day hours, after you have arrived and before you leave.

As the event is happening as planned, we will not be able to issue any storm-related refunds.

Here is some helpful info and last minute reminders

7:00 AM– 7:45 AM: Check in. A Troop representative picks up registration materials
7:50 AM – 8:20 AM: Opening Ceremony, Donovan Dining Center
4:30 PM Dismissed (Note: There will be NO Closing Assembly)

Half Day Classes:
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Half Day Morning Session
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM: Half Day Session Lunch
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Half Day Afternoon Session
All Day Classes:
8:30 AM– 11:00 AM: All Day Morning Session
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM: All Day Session Lunch
12:00 PM – 4:30 PM: All Day Afternoon Session

Click here for the Campus Map (2 pages)

This is a CLASS A event. Photographers and videographers are expected as well as visiting dignitaries. All Scouts and Scout Leaders should demonstrate their Scout Spirit in word and deed. Please wear your uniform.

If you must have a cell phone, set it to silent/vibrate. Demonstrate respect for the instructors and other classmates and do NOT make or take calls or text messages during class time.

The registration fee covers lunch, patch, facilities and communication costs. Adults are encouraged to register on-line   There will be NO REFUNDS. However, you may transfer a scout or scouter registration to another.

Scouts are expected to secure a MB pamphlet in advance of the MBC and to have read it. Scouts are to have a blue MB card filled out with his personal information and signed by his scoutmaster before going to class. Worst case scenario - If you don't have the book review the requirements online at meritbadge.com or a similar site beforehand.

Make sure to have your Blue Merit Badge Card and any prerequisite work that you have done (or its proof) with you. Bring your Merit Badge Pamphlet. (Read the book.)

Proper Scout behavior is expected. Each Scout is an ambassador to Rhode Island College.

Each of the two sessions during the day is 3.5 hours. The first session starts at 8:30 and will go until 12:00 noon. Counselors will schedule short breaks. Make sure that you have breakfast and if necessary, carry a small snack with you. There are NO facilities to store food. Lunch will be provided in Donovan Hall by the MBC as part of your fee.

When your afternoon session is over, you should return to Donovan Hall or follow whatever arrangement that your troop has made to assemble for the trip home. Donovan Hall will be available for you to wait for your ride until 5:00 PM.

Directions can be found at: Location Map