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.
Join us this Winter/Spring season to be among some of the first Scouts to visit our brand new, state-of-the-art, 21,000 sq. foot Welcome & Education Center!
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 upcoming Cub Scout workshops!
Scouts BSA
Scouts BSA include all BSA Scout ranks in grades 6th - 12th.
NEW! BSA Collections
Saturday, April 6th
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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.
Note that BSA requirements prohibit coin and stamp collections from counting towards this badge, as they are each a separate badge.
This workshop is primarily 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, 5c, 5d, 5e, 5f, and 6. We will also be completing requirements 5b 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. Scouts will also have the opportunity to visit our Trolley Display Barn and go behind the scenes around other parts of the museum!
BSA Railroading
Saturday, April 6th
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
This merit badge workshop is open to any youth in grades 6th – 12th grade and is designed to help BSA scouts meet requirements for the Railroading merit badge. We will be covering ALL requirements for this merit badge! While there are no pre-requisites, we strongly encourage participating Scouts to review the Railroading Merit Badge Requirements and workbook prior to the workshop. Requirements 8b parts 1 and 2 will be fulfilled by visiting the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum. Scouts should bring a camera or drawing materials.
BSA Personal Management (Eagle Scout Required!)
Saturday, April 20th
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Cost: $35 per Scout, $10 per Chaperone
This merit badge workshop is open to any youth in grades 6th – 12th grade and is designed to help BSA scouts meet requirements for the Financial Literacy Merit Badge. It is strongly recommended that participants be in at least 9th grade before taking this workshop. This workshop is designed to help Scouts requirements for the following badges:
- 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 Scouts Ambassador On My Own requirements 1-5
BSA Scouts will be responsible for the following pre-requisite: 1, 2, and 8. Scouts must choose an item considered a major expense and come up with a plan to save money as a family for the purchase, prepare a budget reflecting their expected income over a period of 13 weeks, then track and record their actual income, expenses, and savings for that 13-week period, and track a "To Do" list of activities and tasks over a 7-day period for time management tracking. If Scouts do not complete these requirements ahead of time, Scouts must follow up with the counselors before a signed blue card will be issued.
**Participants should pack a lunch!**
BSA Personal Management Requirements
BSA Personal Management 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.
- Reading
- Scholarship
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!
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.
Volunteer With Us!
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!