# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Merit Badge College 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Event Description**: WHO - Registered members of Scouts, BSA. 

***Registration opens at 11:59PM - October 31, 2025***

The Merit Badge College is an opportunity to learn from subject matter experts in career or lifelong hobby subjects.

WHEN - Saturday, January 10th, 2026

Where: Rhode Island College, North Providence, RI
Time: 8:00 AM To 4:30 PM

8:00 AM – 8:15 AM: Report to first class. Patches and meal tickets will be waiting for you in your first class - no check-in at Donovan!
4:30 PM Dismissed (Note: There will be NO Closing Assembly)

Half-Day Classes:
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Half Day Morning Session
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Half Day Afternoon Session

All Day Classes:
8:30 AM– 11:00 AM: All Day Morning Session
12:00 PM – 4:30 PM: All Day Afternoon Session

PRICING:
 In-Council - $50 each (Fees for some classes noted in Course Catalog)
Out of Council - $60 each (Fees for some classes noted in Course Catalog)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/merit-badge-college-2026/200028910696726
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 165

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Providence
- **state**: RI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Rhode Island College (RIC)
- **lat**: 41.842755586608
- **long**: -71.463304191552
- **full address**: Rhode Island College (RIC), 600 Mount Pleasant Ave,Providence, Rhode Island, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Merit Badge College 2026
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Merit Badge College 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Merit Badge College 2026 takes place on Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 am at Rhode Island College (RIC), 600 Mount Pleasant Ave,Providence, Rhode Island, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Merit Badge College 2026?
  - **A:** Merit Badge College 2026 is organized by Narragansett Council - Scouting America.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Merit Badge College 2026 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Providence, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 160+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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