Scouts BSA
All merit badge workshops are $20 per scout and $10 per chaperone unless otherwise noted. Merit badge workshops include general admission to the museum. Please note that no physical merit badges or patches will be handed out. BSA Scouts are responsible for bringing their own Blue Cards. While we encourage Scout Leaders to attend along with multiple Scouts from the same troop or pack, adult chaperones are not required to attend these workshops.
As a reminder, curriculum follows the Boy Scouts of America badge requirements, but all youth of the appropriate age are welcome to attend.
Cub Scouts
Cub Scouts include the rank of Lion Cub, Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos (students in grades K - 5th).
Check back soon for our upcoming Cub Scout workshops!
Scouts BSA
Scouts BSA include all BSA Scout ranks in grades 6th - 12th.
BSA Collections
Saturday, November 2nd
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $20 per scout, $10 per chaperone
This merit badge workshop is open to any youth in 6th – 12th grade and is designed to help BSA scouts meet requirements for the Collections merit badge.
Due to the nature of this badge, it is encouraged for Scouts to complete as much of the workbook and requirements ahead of time as possible. Scouts will be required to bring in pictures, videos, and/or small pieces of their own private collection to share during this workshop.
This workshop is designed to allow Scouts to come together, share their collections and hard work with other Scouts, and meet with merit badge counselors for this badge. Scouts will be responsible for completing requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, and 6. We will also be completing requirements 5e and 7 during the workshop. Scouts will also have the opportunity to work on parts of requirements 4 and 5 during the workshop.
As part of Requirement 7, Scouts will get to learn about the various Collections at our museum, including the restoration and preservation practices that happen here.
Collections Badge Requirements
Collections Merit Badge Workbook
BSA Programming
Saturday, November 2nd
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cost: $20 per scout, $10 per chaperone
This merit badge workshop is open to any youth in 6th – 12th grade and is designed to help BSA Scouts meet requirements for the Programming merit badge. We will be covering requirements 1b, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
Scouts are responsible for the following pre-requisites: 1a.View the Personal Safety Awareness "Digital Safety" video (with your parent or guardian's permission.) The Personal Safety Awareness videos replace the Cyber Chip requirement.
This merit badge is also designed to help Cadette Girl Scouts meet requirements for the Cadette Coding Basics badge. We will be covering requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
This workshop does NOT include the Cadette Coding Basics patch.
Programming Badge Requirements
Programming Merit Badge Workbook
BSA Personal Management (Eagle Scout!) & Girl Scout Financial Literacy
Sunday, November 3rd
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Bring a bagged lunch!
Cost: $35 per scout, $10 per chaperone
This merit badge workshop is open to any youth in grades 6th – 12th grade. However, we ideally recommend that this workshop should be attended by students in 9th – 12th grade due to the educational content being covered. This workshop is designed to help Scouts meet the following requirements:
- BSA Personal Management requirements 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, and 10.
- Girl Scout Cadette Budgeting requirements 1-5
- Girl Scout Senior Buying Power requirements 1-5
- Girl Scout Ambassador On My Own requirements 1-5
BSA Scouts are responsible for the following pre-requisites: 1, 2, and 8. If participants do not complete these requirements ahead of time, Scouts must follow up with the counselors before a signed blue card will be issued.
Personal Management Merit Badge Requirements
Personal Management Merit Badge Workbook
BSA Mail-In Merit Badge Programs
PTM is happy to offer the services of our merit badge counselors to local BSA scouts! Any BSA scout who has completed all the requirements for the following badges can mail in their completed work and a blue card filled out with their information and we will be happy to sign off on the completed requirements.
Do you have an interest in completing an Eagle Scout Project at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum? Please email us at education@patrolley.org!
Interested in being a volunteer counselor or helping out with the Scouting programs at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum? Does your troop or pack want to volunteer with us? Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@patrolley.org!
Scouting Volunteer Opportunities
Do you have an interest in completing an Eagle Scout Project at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum? Please email us at education@patrolley.org!
Want to hear about other ways you and your troop could volunteer with us?
- Interested in being a volunteer counselor or helping out with the Scouting programs at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum?
- Would you like to give tours to Scouts?
- Is your troop or pack looking for ways to give back to the community?
- Would your troop or pack like to volunteer to help out during a Special Event?
- Are you looking for a community service project?
We're happy to help coordinate an exciting, helpful, and fun project or outing for your troop. Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator for more information and/or to share your ideas by reaching out to volunteer@patrolley.org!
Private Merit Badge Workshops
Are you or your Scout troop interested in one of these merit badges but the date and time don’t work for you? We also offer Private Scout merit badge workshops! Availability is limited - click the button below for more information.