Scouts BSA
All merit badge workshops are $25 per scout and $15 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 Scouting America (formerly 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 future Cub Scout workshops!
Scouts BSA
Scouts BSA include all BSA Scout ranks in grades 6th - 12th.
A note about pre/post-requirements: In the event that a requirement that is not being covered in the workshop is not completed by the Scout before the start of the workshop, Scouts will receive a partial for attending the workshop. These Scouts can reach out to the Merit Badge Counselor with their completed work to complete the badge. Any post-reqs can be emailed to education@patrolley.org or mailed to the museum. Additional information about this will be covered in all merit badge workshops.
BSA Environmental Science (Eagle Scout Required!)
Saturday, May 3rd
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $25 per scout, $15 per chaperone
NEW 2025 REQUIREMENTS! 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 Environmental Science merit badge, an Eagle Required badge. We will be covering requirements 1, 2b, 3c, 4b, 5b, 7b, 8a, 9, and 11. Conduct experiments about pollution, investigate clean energy sources, dive into the water cycle, and discover how to help eradicate invasive species in our area!
Scouts are responsible for the following pre/post-requisites: 6, 10. If participants do not complete these requirements ahead of time, Scouts must follow up with the counselors after the workshop to complete the requirements and received a completed blue card.
- Requirement 6 involves researching rare, threatened, or endangered species and preparing a 100-word report. Alternatively, Scouts can choose to visit a site that has been designed to improve the habitat for threatened or endangered species and prepare a report on what they saw.
- For requirement 10, Scouts must choose a construction project (such as a new house or new building at their Scout camp), identify all environmental impact topics that would need to be addressed for this project, evaluate the purpose and benefits of the project, alternative to the project (including a no-action alternative), and any environmental consequences of this project. Summarize these findings in a short report and be prepared to present them to the counselor.
BSA Environmental Science Requirements
This badge was recently updated. A newly updated workbook is currently in the works.
BSA Geology (New!)
Saturday, May 3rd
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cost: $25 per Scout, $15 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 Geology 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 Geology Merit Badge Requirements and workbook prior to the workshop. Investigate different rocks and minerals and discover how our museum got its start in part thanks to a coal mine!
We will be covering requirements 1, 2, 3, 4b, 5c1, 5c2, 5c3b, 5c4, and 5c5b.
BSA Geology
Monday, June 30th
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $25 per Scout, $15 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 Geology 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 Geology Merit Badge Requirements and workbook prior to the workshop. Investigate different rocks and minerals and discover how our museum got its start in part thanks to a coal mine!
We will be covering requirements 1, 2, 3, 4b, 5c1, 5c2, 5c3b, 5c4, and 5c5b.
BSA Railroading
Monday, June 30th
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cost: $25 per scout, $15 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 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 phone or camera, or can use drawing materials provided by the museum.
BSA Environmental Science (Eagle Scout!)
Tuesday, July 1st
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $25 per scout, $15 per chaperone
NEW 2025 REQUIREMENTS
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 Environmental Science merit badge, an Eagle Required badge. We will be covering requirements 1, 2b, 3c, 4b, 5b, 7b, 8a, 9, and 11.
Scouts are responsible for the following pre-requisites: 6, 10. If participants do not complete these requirements ahead of time, Scouts must follow up with the counselors after the workshop to complete the requirements and received a completed blue card.
- Requirement 6 involves researching rare, threatened, or endangered species and preparing a 100-word report. Alternatively, Scouts can choose to visit a site that has been designed to improve the habitat for threatened or endangered species and prepare a report on what they saw.
- For requirement 10, Scouts must choose a construction project (such as a new house or new building at their Scout camp), identify all environmental impact topics that would need to be addressed for this project, evaluate the purpose and benefits of the project, alternative to the project (including a no-action alternative), and any environmental consequences of this project. Summarize these findings in a short report and be prepared to present them to the counselor.
BSA Environmental Science Requirements
This badge was recently updated. A newly updated workbook is currently in the works.
BSA Weather
Tuesday, July 1st
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cost: $25 per scout, $15 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 Environmental Science merit badge. We will be covering requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9b, and 11.
Scouts are responsible for the following pre-requisites: 10. Requirement 10 requires the Scout to write a 5-minute speech about outdoor safety weather rules and present it to a group. Scouts should bring a copy of their speech and either photographs or a video recording of their presentation. 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.
Weather Merit Badge Requirements
Weather Merit Badge Workbook
BSA American Heritage
Wednesday, July 2nd
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $25 per scout, $15 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 American Heritage merit badge. We will be covering requirements 1, 2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, and 6.
Scouts are responsible for the following pre-requisites: 3c. Research your family's history. Find out how various events and situations in American history affected your family. If your family immigrated to America, tell the reasons why. Share what you find with your counselor.
BSA Programming & Cadette Coding Basics
Wednesday, July 2nd
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cost: $25 per scout, $15 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 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?
- Looking for an Eagle Scout 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.