Upcoming Open Scouts BSA Class
"American Cultures"
November 18th    2-4pm

In this class, scouts will work towards their "American Cultures" Merit Badge.

​The United States is a nation of immigrants, and the blending of various cultural backgrounds is what has created our unique nation. Understanding cultural backgrounds can help Scouts to live in harmony with others in our varied and increasingly multicultural society. 

In this class, Scouts will complete 4 out of 5 requirements for the badge. In order to complete the final badge requirement, Scouts will need to share what they learned at their next Den/Troop meeting. 
November 18 BSA Class
Please list Scout's Den/Troop level
Cost of admission:
$10 per scout: Topic Focused Tour with hands-on merit badge activity 
$10 per adult*
  * One chaperone is admitted free of charge for every 10 students when working with full Troops. This does not apply to individuals signing up for workshops.

Contact samantha@tinkercottage.com to book your tour today!

    Tinker Scouting Badge Form
    Please complete and submit our online registration form for your troop or den. For program details, please review the programs listed below. ​

Scout Merit Badge Programs

Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum offers a unique setting for scouts to work towards their badges. Utilize the historic museum campus as the backdrop for your badge. Book a badge earning workshop today for your whole Den/Troop or attend as a group or individual at one of our pre-scheduled workshop days. 

American Cultures

In this class, scouts will work towards their "American Cultures" Merit Badge. The United States is a nation of immigrants, and the blending of various cultural backgrounds is what has created our unique nation. Understanding cultural backgrounds can help Scouts to live in harmony with others in our varied and increasingly multicultural society. 

​In this class, Scouts will complete 4 out of 5 requirements for the badge. In order to complete the final badge requirement, Scouts will need to share what they learned at their next Den/Troop meeting. ​

American Heritage

In this class, scouts will work towards their "American Heritage" Merit Badge. Every Scout swears an oath that includes duty to his country. A better understanding of American heritage, the ways in which the past has led to our present nation, is key to truly knowing what it means to be an American. 

​In this class, Scouts will complete 4.5 out of 6 requirements for the badge. STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE A FAMILY TREE BEFORE THE CLASS TO BRING WITH THEM TO THE WORKSHOP. 

In order to complete the final badge requirement, Scouts will need to complete the following at their next Den/Troop meeting: 
1. Read the Declaration of Independence and rewrite it in their own words.
2. Select a topic related to the U.S. that is currently in the news and describe how past and present meet. 
3. Describ the adoption of the following: flag, Pledge of Allegiance, the Great Seal of the U.S., the motto, and the national anthem. ​