Plan ahead – 10.0828 Spruce Goose Merit Badge University

Absolutely the most amazing merit badge clinic of all! Troops from as far away as Montana make the trip to McMinnville, OR (about 4 hours from Silverdale) to participate in the annual clinic — and it’s definitely worth it!

The Evergreen Aviation Museum (Spruce Goose Museum) has its own Scouting coordinator. In addition to Astronomy, Aviation, and Space Exploration classes throughout the year, hundreds of Scouts get together for the annual Scouting University.

What better place to learn about Aviation than the home of the Spruce Goose and dozens of other aircraft! Instead of simply reading about Space Exploration from a book, enjoy the simulators, the actual crafts, and a rocket launching you’ll not forget inside the Space Museum. Pay a little extra and watch the I-Max Hubble 3-D movie.

It is the Merit Badge University that is the capstone of the Scout education, though. Choose from eleven different badges offered as three-hour or full-day blocks (additional badges may be added). Complete your prerequisites in order to have your blue card signed off. In addition to the day’s offerings, Astronomy happens on the night of the 28th. Camp in the Oak Grove on Friday and/or Saturday night for $7 per person and add days to your camping log. The grove is beautiful, well laid-out, and complete with full bathrooms (including showers).

Morning sessions:
Law
Composite Materials
Fingerprinting

Afternoon sessions:
Law
Fingerprinting

All-day sessions:
Automotive Maintenance
Aviation
First Aid
Photography
Radio
Space Exploration

For Scout groups that are well funded, consider adding a Night Flight. Scouts get to spend the night INSIDE the museum.

SIGN UP HERE, or email Cory Fuqua for more information.

Troops coming through Eugene, OR might consider adding a day to complete their Climbing badges at the Crux Rock Gym.
Troops coming from the North might consider the Railroading badge through Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club, or the Chehalis-Centralia station.