Sustainability Merit Badge ( Virtual* )

Sunday, December 13th, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Learn how to contribute to a sustainable environment through conservation and waste reduction.

Prerequisites: 1, 2 (Water A, Food A, Energy B/C, Stuff A & B/C), 5, 6

Covered: 2 (Water B/C, Food B/C, Community A & C, Energy A), 3, and 4

Nova Award requirements met: Shoot!, Splash!, Designed to Crunch

Virtual Program Fee: $24 per scout | Last Day to Register: December 3rd

*All registrants will be sent a Zoom link and materials list will be emailed one week prior to program date.

Space Exploration Merit Badge

Sunday, January 10th, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Build and launch chemical rockets and design a space station as you discover the science behind exploring the stars.  

*Don’t miss signing up for the Astronomy Camp-in the night before to get two badge workshops in one weekend!

Prerequisites: 2, 5a or 5b, 6, 8

Nova Award requirements met: Shoot!, Start your Engines!

Last Day to Register: December 30th

Early Registration: $18/scout, $4/adult | Beginning Aug 1st: $21/scout, $4/adult

MOSI Members: $18/scout, $0/adult (Discounted all year!)

Chemistry Merit Badge

Saturday, February 20th, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Explore the states of matter, learn about physical and chemical changes, and conduct fun, fizzing, foaming, and even explosive experiments in the lab!

Prerequisites: 5, 6(a, b), 7

Nova Award requirements met: Splash!, Up and Away

Last Day to Register: February 11th

Early Registration: $18/scout, $4/adult | Beginning Aug 1st: $21/scout, $4/adult

MOSI Members: $18/scout, $0/adult (Discounted all year!)

Electronics Merit Badge

Sunday, February 28th, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Construct circuits with resistors and capacitors, and learn about electrical components with this badge workshop!

Prerequisites: 1, 6

Nova Award requirements met: Whoosh!, Next Big Thing

Last Day to Register: February 18th

Early Registration: $18/scout, $4/adult | Beginning Aug 1st: $21/scout, $4/adult

MOSI Members: $18/scout, $0/adult (Discounted all year!)

Environmental Science Badge ( Virtual* )

Saturday,April 3rd, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Learn how you can protect the environment as you learn about ecosystems, different types of pollution, and conservation efforts.

Prerequisites: 3e, 6

Covered: 1, 2, 3(a, b, c, d, f, g), 4, and 5

Nova Award requirements met: Splash!

Virtual Program Fee: $18 per scout | Last Day to Register: March 18th 

*All registrants will be sent a Zoom link and materials list will be emailed one week prior to program date.

Communication Merit Badge ( Virtual* )

Sunday, April 25th, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

In a busy world that's always talking, learn how to communicate effectively. Work on writing small speeches, telling stories, and active listening.

Prerequisites: 1, 4, 5, 9

Covered: 2, 3, 6, 7, 8

Virtual Program Fee: $18 per scout | Last Day to Register: April 15th

*All registrants will be sent a Zoom link and materials list will be emailed one week prior to program date.

Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge Camp-In

Saturday, May 15th at 7:00pm to Sunday, May 16th at 9:00am

A hurricane is headed towards the Tampa Bay area and you are setting up a shelter at MOSI! Learn how to prepare for and survive a natural disaster, as you spend the night at a mock hurricane shelter and emergency center.

Prerequisites: 1, 6, 7b, 8(b, c), 9

Last Day to Register: April 29th

Early Registration: $32/scout, $20/adult | Beginning Aug 1st: $40/scout, $25/adult

MOSI Members: $32/scout, $20/adult (Discounted all year!)

*The camp-in includes the Emergency Preparedness merit badge workshop, light snack, sleeping at MOSI, light breakfast, a MOSI 2021 Fun Patch for scouts, and general admission to MOSI after the event.