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Why your troop should participate in STEP
Why your troop should participate in STEP
Merit badge sessions provide a unique, hands-on opportunity for Scouts to explore real-world skills in a professional environment. Scouts complete these challenging Merit Badges quickly while learning all requirements. The sessions immerse Scouts in disciplines that power everyday life—electricity, plumbing, carpentry, welding, and more—while connecting them directly with experienced instructors and industry mentors.
Our Program starts with Summer Camp at Camp Manatoc
Our Program starts with Summer Camp at Camp Manatoc
By earning merit badges in the trades, Scouts advance in their Scouting journey and gain practical knowledge, confidence, and exposure to career pathways that can shape their future. The Skilled Trades Education Center bridges Scouting’s values of preparedness and service with the essential skills that build communities, making these sessions both impactful and inspiring.
Merit Badges
Merit Badges
We are currently staffed and equipped to offer the following merit badges at Scouts BSA Summer Camp. Summer camp merit badge sessions are available for registration through your troop when your troop registers for 2026 Summer Camp at Camp Manatoc. Learn more in the 2026 Summer Camp Guide. Scroll to the bottom for links to the offered merit badge pages and pamphlets.
Plumbing
Woodwork
Electricity
Electronics
Welding
Home Repairs
Drafting
Calendar of Events and Registration
Calendar of Events and Registration
Units
Units
Scouting Units may register for scheduled events.
Day and Weekend Sessions for units are available for individual booking
Cabin or site reservations for unit camping must be made separately.
Contact the Director for more information on booking individual units.
Individual Scouts
Individual Scouts
Occasional specialty events will be advertised, with registration available.
Summer Camp
Summer Camp
Summer camp merit badge sessions are available for registration through your troop when your troop registers for 2026 summer camp registration. Learn more in the 2026 Summer Camp Guide.
Merit Badge Counselors
Merit Badge Counselors
Information about being a counselor for a merit badge is on our Great Trail Council Scouting page. Approval to be a counselor in the Skilled Trades Education Program also requires approval from the director, in addition to the steps laid out on that page.
Clicking the images and titles below will take you to the Merit Badge Page at Scouting.org
Explore plumbing systems, pipe installation, and repair techniques used in the plumbing trade.
Master welding techniques, including safety and metal joining processes.
Master woodworking skills, including carving, joinery, and furniture construction.
Learn about electrical systems, wiring, and safety practices essential for electricians.
Master basic home maintenance skills like fixing plumbing, electrical, and structural issues.
Download Home Repairs Merit Badge Pamphlet
Develop technical drawing skills used in architecture, engineering, and manufacturing.
Understand circuit design, soldering, and electronic component assembly.
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