February 21, 2026 | 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Take advantage of an exciting partnership between the W. D. Boyce Council, the Peoria Riverfront Museum, the Caterpillar Visitor Center and Museum, and other downtown Peoria venues. In this afternoon-only event, Scouts can earn one of a wide range of merit badges, some not commonly offered, but made available here thanks to the resources and expertise of our hosts!
Scouts can register and attend individually, but units are encouraged to travel together. Field ("Class A") uniforms are preferred so you can show how your Scout spirit "Plays in Peoria!"
Register for Merit Badge University
Event Times:
Noon - 12:30 p.m.. | Check-in (Main Lobby - Peoria Riverfront Museum)
12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Opening (Giant Screen Theater - Peoria Riverfront Museum)
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Merit Badge Classes - Various Downtown Locations
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Peoria Riverfront Museum Open for Scouts
5:00 p.m. | Peoria Riverfront Museum Closes
Merit Badges Offered:
American Business
American Cultures
Citizenship in the World
American Heritage
Cooking
American Labor
Crime Prevention
Art
Cyber Security
Artificial Intelligence
Engineering
Astronomy
Entrepreneurship
Bird Study
Insect Studies
Chemistry
Inventing
Chess
Mining in Society
Citizenship in the Community
Reptile & Amphibian Study
Citizenship in the Nation
Scouting Heritage
Sponsored by Robert and Kathleen Temple
