Fall Merit Badge Day 2025

Check In will be at the Brophy Center at Viterbo University, address 816 10th St. S., La Crosse, WI 54601. Look for the "Dahl School of Business" entrance.

Parking on 10th Street or any Viterbo lot is free as well! 

 

Mark your calendars for our annual Fall Merit Badge Day! Classes will be from 9am-3pm 

Adult Leader Trainings will be offered for Scoutmaster Essentials and Cub Scout Direct Leader Trianing!

Roundtable will be offered in person prior starting at 8AM

 

Classes Available: 

Law Taught by Tim Gruenke

Disability Awareness- Taught by Jeff Nylander

Citz in Society- Taught by Chris Loyd

American Heritage- Taught by Chester Hilton

  • Pre-reqs required: 
  • #3 (a) Select a topic related to the United States that is currently in the news. Describe to your counselor what is happening. Explain how today's events are related to or affected by the events and values of America's past.
  • (b) For the following, describe its adoption, tell about any changes since its adoption, and explain how each one continues to influence Americans today: the flag, the Pledge of Allegiance, the Great Seal of the United States, the motto, and the national anthem.
  • (c) Research your family's history. Find out how various events and situations in American history affected your family. If your family immigrated to America, tell the reasons why. Share what you find with your counselor.

4. Do TWO of the following:

  • (a) Explain the National Register of Historic Places and how a property becomes eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Make a map of your local area, marking the points of historical interest. Tell about any National Register properties in your area. Share the map with your counselor, and describe the historical points you have indicated.
  • (b) Research an event of historical importance that took place in or near your area. If possible, visit the place. Tell your counselor about the event and how it affected local history. Describe how the area looked then and what it now looks like.
  • (c) Find out when, why, and how your town or neighborhood started, and what ethnic, national, or racial groups played a part. Find out how the area has changed over the past 50 years and try to explain why.
  • (d) Take an active part in a program about an event or person in American history. Report to your counselor about the program, the part you took, and the subject.
  • (e) Visit a historic trail or walk in your area. After your visit, share with your counselor what you have learned. Discuss the importance of this location and explain why you think it might qualify for National Register listing.

Sustainability- Taught by Amy Bettis 

Artificial Intelligence (NEW MB FOR 2025) -Taught by Kent Safranski