FALL MERIT BADGE RALLY - SATURDAY - October 24, 2026

LOCATION: 1250 Homer Road, Winona, MN 55987  (877)-853-8324

DETAILS: Below are the classes that are being offered and the pre-requisites that a Scout will need to complete prior to attending class.  This year there is a link for each Merit Badge that is being taught in the Pre-Requisites box. All Scouts should click on that link to get details of the class, as well as download the merit badge pamphlets.   By doing the pre-requisites before attending and participating in the class you should be able to complete the merit badge(s) you signed up for.

REGISTRATION OPENS:   

ATTENTION LEADERS & PARENTS– Below is a list of classes that we will have available this year. Many classes require that Pre-Requirements be done prior to attending the class. Some have quite a few, so we ask you that as soon as your Scout is signed up that the pre-req’s be started right away. If you have any questions about a class please email the counselor for that class. Emails are included in class information below.

SCOUT WAIVER– For all Scouts that will be in the Welding class, Woodwork, or Auto Maintenance,  we are asking the parents to sign a waiver, allowing their child to participate in these courses. A copy of the waiver is below. Please print a copy and sign it for your Scout attending any of those classes. Waivers will be turned in the day of check-in. A scout signed up for a class requiring a waiver will not be able to attend the class without one.  Thank you.

Merit Badge Rally Registration link
SE MN COLLEGE -SCOUT WAIVER
MN State College Southeast Map

Merit Badge Rally Agenda

  • 7:00am-8:00am- Check-in & Registration
  • 8:00am-8:30am- Opening Assembly
  • 8:35am-11:30am – Morning Merit Badge Classes
  • 12:00pm-12:45pm – Lunch
  • 1:00pm-4:00pm – Afternoon Merit Badge Classes
  • 4:30pm – Check-out at Registration Table
  • 5:00pm – Clean Up & Departure

                   FALL 2026 CLASSES & ROOMS

  • Art Merit Badge – Room #
  • Auto Maintenance – Room #
  • Bird Study – Room #
  • Chemistry – Room #
  • Chess – Room #
  • Citizenship in the Nation – Room #
  • Citizenship in the World (AM Class) – Room #
  • Citizenship in the World (PM Class) – Room #
  • Coin Collecting – Room #
  • Communication – Room #
  • Cybersecurity – Room #
  • Digital Tech – Room #
  • Emerigency Preparedness – Room #
  • First Aid – Room #
  • Graphic Art – Room #
  • Hiking – Room #
  • Insect Study – Room #
  • Music – Room #
  • Nuclear Science – Room #
  • Public Speaking- Room #
  • Reading – Room #
  • Sustainability – Room #
  • Welding – Room #
  • Woodwork – Room #

ART MERIT BADGE

  • AM Class
  • 12 Scouts in the class. 
  • Counselor- Ron Klemme
  1. Art Merit Badge Info
  2. Their will be additional $4 to cover supplies
  3. Please do Pre-Requiste #6 prior to attending class. 
AUTO MAINTENANCE

AM Class

  1. Auto Maintenance Info. 
  2.  Pre-Req’s
BIRD STUDY
  • AM Class
  • 15 Scouts in the class. 
  • Counselor- Eric Dierks
  1. Bird Study Info.
  2. Pre-Req’s – #5, #10, #11 and #13
  3. Birding Field Guidebook (can borrow from the library, or go to Amazon.com)
  4. Binoculars – Borrow from someone if you don’t have
  5. Small hammer to construct Bird Feeder. 
  6. Form with Bird Study Detail
CHEMISTRY
  • PM Class
  • 12 Scouts in the class. 
  • Counselor- Tyler Akins
  1. Chemistry Info.
  2.  Pre-Req’s – Review the requirements, research topic, prepare for pre-req’s – #5-#8  
  3. Experiments will be performed in class
CHESS MERIT BADGE
  1. Chess merit badge info
  2.  Pre-Req’s – #3 and #5
CITIZENSHIP IN THE NATION
  • AM  & PM Class
  • 12 Scouts in the class. 
  • Counselor- Ian Scheerer
  1. Citizen in Nation Info.
  2.  Pre-Req’s – #5 – Track national news, #6 – if you want to complete for one of the speeches listed, complete. Or if you have another idea bring that with a link to it on the web for us to consider during class, #7– As instructed pick 2,  #8-Letter to US Senator or Representative that represents your home address as directed. If possible, mail in advance and save a copy for our discussion. If not, bring the paper letter to class. 
CITIZENSHIP IN THE WORLD
COLLECTIONS
  1. Citizenship in World Info
  2. PRE-REQ’s-  #7, Written up, prior to class. 
CITIZENSHIP IN THE WORLD
COLLECTIONS
  • PM Class
  • 12 Scouts in class. 
  • Counselor- Ean Klemme
  1. Citizenship in World Info
  2. PRE-REQ’s- #7, Written up, prior to class. 
COIN COLLECTING

 

  1. Coin Collecting MB Info
  2. PRE-REQ’s- #4(a-f) do all of #4. Bring the coins collected for each in a sealable container with Scout’s name on it.  #7 – pick on a-d. If selecting d, I have these virtual options prepared; https://www.money.org/money-museum/virtual-exhibits/
  3.  
COMMUNICATION
  1. Communication MB Info
  2. Pre-Requisites : #2, #3, #4, #6, and #8 Fill out worksheet prior to class for discusion. 
CYBERSECURITY 
  • PM Class
  • 12 Scouts in the class 
  • Counselor- Joel Olson
  1. Cybersecurity Info.
  2. Pre-Requisites: #1a, #4e (1 or 2), #8a and #9 (a or b)
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
  • AM Class
  • 12 Scouts in the class 
  • Counselor- Joel Olson
  1. Digital Technology Info.
  2. Pre-Requisites: #1, #6 (3 are required, I suggest a-f), #9 (a and b)
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
  • All Day Class
  • Must have earned First Aid Merit Badge
  • 12 Scouts in the class 
  • Counselor- Ben Klinger
  1. Emergency Preparedness Info
  2. E-Prep pre-requisites
FIRST AID MB
  • All Day Class
  • Scouts are asked to have completed Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class First Aid requirements prior to taking the First Aid Merit Badge class.                  
  • 12 Scouts in the class 
  • Counselor- Dr. Panetta
  1. First Aid Info
  2.  Pre-Requirements:
    1. Demonstrate to your counselor that you have current knowledge of all first-aid requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class ranks.
    2.  Explain how you would obtain emergency medical assistance from: Your Home, From a remote location on a wilderness camping trip, and from activity on open water. 
    3. Do the Following
      •  Prepare a first-aid kit for your home. Display and discuss contents with your counselor. This must be done prior to class and you must bring it with you to class.
     
HIKING MERIT BADGE
  1. Hiking Merit Badge Info.
  2. Post Requirements: #4 and #5 will be post requirements, to be done after the class.
GRAPHIC ARTS
  1. Graphic Arts Info
  2.  Requirement- Have Fun
  3. Watch all the fun videos that you can. Bring Items for #5b if you can.
  4. Look at the careers available.
  5. Bring a device to draw on or bring drawing paper, and pencils. 
INSECT STUDY
  1. Insect study Information
  2. Pre- Req– Please do #5. #9, #10 and #13 before class. 
  3.  Form with Insect study detail
MUSIC MB
  • PM Class
  • 12 Scouts in the class 
  • Counselor- Jill Knight
  1. Music Merit Badge Info
  2. Pre- Req–  #2 (bring illustration to class), #3 (Pick 2 of the a-d) can be done prior to class or after class, #4a-c Do one of the following ,  #5  and #6 (pick one prior to course)
NUCLEAR SCIENCE
  1. Nuclear Science Info
  2. Pre- Req– Please do #12 before class. 
PUBLIC SPEAKING
  • AM Class
  • 12 Scouts in the class 
  • Counselor- Jill Knight
  1. Public Speaking Info
  2. Pre- Req– #1 (prepare speech at home and give during Class, #2 prepare to give in class, #3 review what impromptu talk is,  #4 write an 8-10 minute speech and prepare to give in class, #6 will be done in class-Parliamentary Procedure. 
READING MB
  1. Reading Merit Badge Info
  2. Pre- Req– #1a,b,c,e; #2b, #3 a and b; #4; #5; and #6 (choose one of a-e).
SUSTAINABILITY
  1. Sustainability Information
  2. Review all Requirements before class. Please do Pre-Req’s:  #4, #9 prior to attending and be prepared to discuss with counselor. 

 

WELDING
  • AM & PM Class
  • 12 Scouts in the class 
  • Counselor- Cody Hokestra

 

  1. Welding MB Info
  2.  Scouts require full length pants not sweat pants. Closed toes shoes,  no sandals.  Scouts should wear a long sleeve shirt but not a sweatshirt.  
  3. Also parent needs to sign waiver letting Scout attend. 
WOODWORK MERIT BADGE
  1. Woodwork Merit Badge Info
  2. Do pre-req’s #1, #2, and #3 and be prepared to discuss in class.