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Troops can sign up for merit badge classes & 1-day high adventure courses at Summer Merit Badge Academy at Worth Ranch, Camp Tahuaya, and Sid Richardson Scout Ranch.  Merit Badges available at Summer MBA are basic outdoor badges, normally earned at a summer camp, along with Trail to First Class (First Year Camper) programs.

Troops will bring their own food, do their own cooking in their campsite, and manage their trip as normal unit weekend camping trip. Arrive Friday morning, leave Sunday noon.

Classes will be offered in a morning time block from 8:00 am to 12:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday, and an afternoon time block from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Friday and Saturday. Because of COVID-19 rules, each class can be reserved by only one Troop in any time block each weekend. Note that several Trail to First Class sections are available (only sign up for one AM or PM section).

Registration is a 2-Step process. Reserve a class by signing up a Team of 6 Scouts BSA youth for any of the Merit Badges on the list. Then tell us how many additional Scouts you would like in each class.. Then register the additional classes. Classes are first-come-First-served.

• Register Now for Worth Ranch Merit Badge Academy
• Register Now for Camp Tahuaya Merit Badge Academy
• Register Now for Sid Richardson Scout Ranch Merit Badge Academy
• Register Now for High Adventure 1 Day Courses
• Register NOW for ATV Rider Course

Scroll down for High Adventure 1-Day Class Schedule.

Each class listed below is offered twice: once in each time block

• AM Merit Badge Block – 8 am-12 PM  (two mornings, Sat. and Sun.)
  PM Merit Badge Block – 2 PM-6 PM  (two afternoons, Fri. and Sat.)

WORTH RANCH CLASSES – Register Now

• Archery MB. Min 6.  Max 12.
• Rifle MB. Min 6.  Max Max 10.
• Shotgun MB. Min 6.  Max 10.
• Swimming MB. Min 6,  Max 16.
• Canoeing MB. Min 6.  Max 20.
• Kayaking MB. Min 6.  Max 12.
• Env.Science-Reptile St. MB. Min 6.  Max 20.
• Snow Sports MB. Min 6.  Max 12.
• Trail to First Class – Section 1. Min 6.  Max 20.
• Trail to First Class – Section 2. Min 6.  Max 20.
• Trail to First Class – Section 3. Min 6.  Max 20.

CAMP TAHUAYA CLASSES – Register Now

• Archery MB. Min 6.  Max 12.
• Rifle MB. Min 6.  Max Max 10.
• Shotgun MB. Min 6.  Max 10.
• Swimming MB. Min 6,  Max 16.
• Canoeing MB. Min 6.  Max 20.
• Kayaking MB. Min 6.  Max 12.
• Env.Science-Reptile St. MB. Min 6.  Max 20.
• Fishing & Fly Fishing MB. Min 6.  Max 12.
• Horsemanship MB. Min 6.  Max 8.
• Trail to First Class – Section 1. Min 6.  Max 20.
• Trail to First Class – Section 2. Min 6.  Max 20.

Sid Richardson Scout Ranch CLASSES – Register Now

• Rifle MB. Min 6.  Max Max 10.
• Shotgun MB. Min 6.  Max 10.
• Swimming MB. Min 6,  Max 16.
• Canoeing MB. Min 6.  Max 20.
• Climbing MB. Min 6.  Max 12.
• Kayaking MB. Min 6.  Max 12.
• Env.Science-Reptile St. MB. Min 6.  Max 20.
• Aviation & Space Expl. MB. Min 6.  Max 12.
• Metalwork MB. Min 6.  Max 12.
• Trail to First Class – Section 1. Min 6.  Max 20.
• Trail to First Class – Section 2. Min 6.  Max 20.
• Trail to First Class – Section 3. Min 6.  Max 20.

COST. Youth $70.  Adults Free.

MB Classes.  Each class is offered twice: once in the morning time block, once on the afternoon time block. Only one Troop may sign up for and attend each class. Each class has a minimum and maximum group size. Each group of Scouts attending a class must be accompanied by Troop adults at all times.

Trail to First Class. Several sections of TFC are available so that any interested Troop will be able to sign up a group of Scouts. Minimum group size is 6 youth + 2 adults. There is no maximum # of groups (sections) for TFC. Each group of Scouts attending must be accompanied by at least 2 adults who will assist with instruction. TFC also includes kits for Basketry MB and Wood Carving MB (bring a pocketknife).

Summer Merit Badge Academy and High Adventure Class Dates

Click here for Weekend Camping availability and information.

High Adventure Classes: for Scouts BSA & Venturing YOUTH and ADULTS

Day of Sailing. Saturdays only at SR2. Arrive Friday evening or 7:30 am Saturday. Sail 8 a.m. – 6 PM.Minimum 10 youth, Max 20 per weekend from one Troop or Crew.  At least 2 adults required. COST: $30 per youth. Supervising adults free. Bring your lunch to the Sailing Base. Register NOW!

Tubing & Wakeboarding Day.Three classes each weekend. Available Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at SR2. Arrive the night before or make it an early day trip and arrive 7:30 a.m. Includes a pontoon boat (we train). Must be 14 or older – no exceptions.Minimum 5, maximum 10 youth or adults from one Troop or Crew.  At least 2 adults required (either registered for the class or just supervising). COST: $100 per participant. Bring your lunch to the Marina. Register NOW!

ATV Safety Institute Rider Course. Open to individual registrations by youth and adults. Take an evening safety course. In the morning do a hands-on, 2.5 hour drill course conducted by licensed Instructors, and then a long afternoon trail ride in the wilderness at SR2. Class starts 7:00 PM Friday evening and all day Saturday to 6:00 PM. Must be 16 or older.Minimum 4, maximum 8 youth or Adults.COST: $100 per person. Register NOW!

Troops and Venture Crews can sign up for High Adventure Classes at the Chisholm Trail High Adventure Base at SR2. Units will bring their own food, do their own cooking in their campsite, and manage their trip as normal unit weekend camping trip. Units can also do High Adventure Classes as Day Trips.

Because of COVID-19 rules, Day of Sailing class and Tubing & Wakeboarding class can be reserved by only one Troop or Crew in each class.

Click here for the 2020 Summer Merit Badge Academy flyer.

NOTES: All Merit Badge Academy and High Adventure classes are first-come-First-served. Instructors will provide class instruction only (with some assistance by the adults who are required to accompany the youth to each class)

Current protocols for social distancing, hygiene and disinfecting will be enforced, as well as Youth Protection and the Buddy System. All participants must bring their own cloth masks to wear. Masks are required in the following areas:

• anytime you are in a building
• in class as directed
• when approaching close to staff or Scouts/adults who are not from your Troop

NOTE 2: First choice for Summer MB Academy reservations will go to units that were registered for a Longhorn Council summer camp in 2020. Units that were registered for 2020 Longhorn Council summer camps can reserve campsites, rentals, and classes for June and July starting at the end of May. Units that were NOT registered for a 2020 Longhorn Council summer camp can reserve campsites, rentals, and classes beginning on June 8.

NOTE 3: Governor Abbott reopened overnight camping in Texas to begin after May 31, with appropriate preventative social distancing and hygiene measures. All units, Scouts, Scouters, and families are expected to follow the social distancing and hygiene guidance from CDC and the Governor’s OpenTexas Checklists for Youth Club Participants and OpenTexas Checklists for Youth Clubs.

Troops can sign up for merit badge classes & 1-day high adventure courses at Summer Merit Badge Academy at Worth Ranch, Camp Tahuaya, and Sid Richardson Scout Ranch.  Merit Badges available at Summer MBA are basic outdoor badges, normally earned at a summer camp, along with Trail to First Class (First Year Camper) programs.

Troops will bring their own food, do their own cooking in their campsite, and manage their trip as normal unit weekend camping trip. Arrive Friday morning, leave Sunday noon.

Classes will be offered in a morning time block from 8:00 am to 12:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday, and an afternoon time block from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Friday and Saturday. Because of COVID-19 rules, each class can be reserved by only one Troop in any time block each weekend. Note that several Trail to First Class sections are available (only sign up for one AM or PM section).

Registration is a 2-Step process. Reserve a class by signing up a Team of 6 Scouts BSA youth for any of the Merit Badges on the list. Then tell us how many additional Scouts you would like in each class.. Then register the additional classes. Classes are first-come-First-served.

• Register Now for Worth Ranch Merit Badge Academy
• Register Now for Camp Tahuaya Merit Badge Academy
• Register Now for Sid Richardson Scout Ranch Merit Badge Academy
• Register Now for High Adventure 1 Day Courses
• Register NOW for ATV Rider Course

Scroll down for High Adventure 1-Day Class Schedule.

Each class listed below is offered twice: once in each time block

• AM Merit Badge Block – 8 am-12 PM  (two mornings, Sat. and Sun.)
  PM Merit Badge Block – 2 PM-6 PM  (two afternoons, Fri. and Sat.)

WORTH RANCH CLASSES – Register Now

• Archery MB. Min 6.  Max 12.
• Rifle MB. Min 6.  Max Max 10.
• Shotgun MB. Min 6.  Max 10.
• Swimming MB. Min 6,  Max 16.
• Canoeing MB. Min 6.  Max 20.
• Kayaking MB. Min 6.  Max 12.
• Env.Science-Reptile St. MB. Min 6.  Max 20.
• Snow Sports MB. Min 6.  Max 12.
• Trail to First Class – Section 1. Min 6.  Max 20.
• Trail to First Class – Section 2. Min 6.  Max 20.
• Trail to First Class – Section 3. Min 6.  Max 20.

CAMP TAHUAYA CLASSES – Register Now

• Archery MB. Min 6.  Max 12.
• Rifle MB. Min 6.  Max Max 10.
• Shotgun MB. Min 6.  Max 10.
• Swimming MB. Min 6,  Max 16.
• Canoeing MB. Min 6.  Max 20.
• Kayaking MB. Min 6.  Max 12.
• Env.Science-Reptile St. MB. Min 6.  Max 20.
• Fishing & Fly Fishing MB. Min 6.  Max 12.
• Horsemanship MB. Min 6.  Max 8.
• Trail to First Class – Section 1. Min 6.  Max 20.
• Trail to First Class – Section 2. Min 6.  Max 20.

Sid Richardson Scout Ranch CLASSES – Register Now

• Rifle MB. Min 6.  Max Max 10.
• Shotgun MB. Min 6.  Max 10.
• Swimming MB. Min 6,  Max 16.
• Canoeing MB. Min 6.  Max 20.
• Climbing MB. Min 6.  Max 12.
• Kayaking MB. Min 6.  Max 12.
• Env.Science-Reptile St. MB. Min 6.  Max 20.
• Aviation & Space Expl. MB. Min 6.  Max 12.
• Metalwork MB. Min 6.  Max 12.
• Trail to First Class – Section 1. Min 6.  Max 20.
• Trail to First Class – Section 2. Min 6.  Max 20.
• Trail to First Class – Section 3. Min 6.  Max 20.

COST. Youth $70.  Adults Free.

MB Classes.  Each class is offered twice: once in the morning time block, once on the afternoon time block. Only one Troop may sign up for and attend each class. Each class has a minimum and maximum group size. Each group of Scouts attending a class must be accompanied by Troop adults at all times.

Trail to First Class. Several sections of TFC are available so that any interested Troop will be able to sign up a group of Scouts. Minimum group size is 6 youth + 2 adults. There is no maximum # of groups (sections) for TFC. Each group of Scouts attending must be accompanied by at least 2 adults who will assist with instruction. TFC also includes kits for Basketry MB and Wood Carving MB (bring a pocketknife).

Summer Merit Badge Academy and High Adventure Class Dates

Click here for Weekend Camping availability and information.

High Adventure Classes: for Scouts BSA & Venturing YOUTH and ADULTS

Day of Sailing. Saturdays only at SR2. Arrive Friday evening or 7:30 am Saturday. Sail 8 a.m. – 6 PM.Minimum 10 youth, Max 20 per weekend from one Troop or Crew.  At least 2 adults required. COST: $30 per youth. Supervising adults free. Bring your lunch to the Sailing Base. Register NOW!

Tubing & Wakeboarding Day.Three classes each weekend. Available Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at SR2. Arrive the night before or make it an early day trip and arrive 7:30 a.m. Includes a pontoon boat (we train). Must be 14 or older – no exceptions.Minimum 5, maximum 10 youth or adults from one Troop or Crew.  At least 2 adults required (either registered for the class or just supervising). COST: $100 per participant. Bring your lunch to the Marina. Register NOW!

ATV Safety Institute Rider Course. Open to individual registrations by youth and adults. Take an evening safety course. In the morning do a hands-on, 2.5 hour drill course conducted by licensed Instructors, and then a long afternoon trail ride in the wilderness at SR2. Class starts 7:00 PM Friday evening and all day Saturday to 6:00 PM. Must be 16 or older.Minimum 4, maximum 8 youth or Adults.COST: $100 per person. Register NOW!

Troops and Venture Crews can sign up for High Adventure Classes at the Chisholm Trail High Adventure Base at SR2. Units will bring their own food, do their own cooking in their campsite, and manage their trip as normal unit weekend camping trip. Units can also do High Adventure Classes as Day Trips.

Because of COVID-19 rules, Day of Sailing class and Tubing & Wakeboarding class can be reserved by only one Troop or Crew in each class.

Click here for the 2020 Summer Merit Badge Academy flyer.

NOTES: All Merit Badge Academy and High Adventure classes are first-come-First-served. Instructors will provide class instruction only (with some assistance by the adults who are required to accompany the youth to each class)

Current protocols for social distancing, hygiene and disinfecting will be enforced, as well as Youth Protection and the Buddy System. All participants must bring their own cloth masks to wear. Masks are required in the following areas:

• anytime you are in a building
• in class as directed
• when approaching close to staff or Scouts/adults who are not from your Troop

NOTE 2: First choice for Summer MB Academy reservations will go to units that were registered for a Longhorn Council summer camp in 2020. Units that were registered for 2020 Longhorn Council summer camps can reserve campsites, rentals, and classes for June and July starting at the end of May. Units that were NOT registered for a 2020 Longhorn Council summer camp can reserve campsites, rentals, and classes beginning on June 8.

NOTE 3: Governor Abbott reopened overnight camping in Texas to begin after May 31, with appropriate preventative social distancing and hygiene measures. All units, Scouts, Scouters, and families are expected to follow the social distancing and hygiene guidance from CDC and the Governor’s OpenTexas Checklists for Youth Club Participants and OpenTexas Checklists for Youth Clubs.

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