The Great Smoky Mountain Council Leadership Summit is designed to bring Scouts and leaders together for a full day of learning and development. This event combines the strengths of Merit Badge College and the University of Scouting into one comprehensive experience.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage in age-appropriate classes, gain practical skills, and connect with others from across the council. Whether you are a Scout working toward advancement or a leader looking to strengthen your unit, this summit offers valuable training and resources for everyone.
Register HERE! MERIT BADGE CLASS SELECTION Begins Thursday, August 13, 12:00 PM EST, and space is limited. We encourage you to review the merit badge schedule and register early (the merit badge guide includes prerequisites, requirements not covered, class size, and program fee (if any).
$25 PER PARTICIPANT, $10 PER VOLUNTEER! CAMPUS MAP HERE
general schedule below:
8:30-9:00 AM: Check-in (Maddux Student Activity Center)
9:00-9:30 AM: Opening Ceremonies (Maddux Student Activity Center)
9:30-11:45 AM: Group A First Session
9:30 AM-12:30 PM: Group B First Session
11:45 AM-12:15 PM: Group A Lunch
12:30-1:00 PM: Group B Lunch
12:30 PM-4:00 PM: Group A Second Session
1:15 PM-4:00 PM: Group B Second Session
4:00-4:30 PM: Class Conclusion and Check-Out (Maddux Student Activity Center)
Scouts will be in the same merit badge course in both sessions.
Locations for each session will be announced at check-in.
Advancement:
Please see the prerequisites and requirements not covered for each merit badge. Remember that attendance alone will not guarantee a merit badge; only through preparation and participation will a merit badge be awarded. Research and prepare any reports or materials asked for in advance of the event. Requirements with time spans will not be handled by the instructors. If the requirements listed next to the badge are not completed, Scouts will earn a partial completion that may be finished at home by a local counselor.
Scouts should thoroughly read the merit badge pamphlet on-line (digital version) and access all resources at Scouting.org. Scouts should bring a writing utensil and paper/notebook. Scouts should try to read through the merit badge pamphlet before they attend; if they are able to bring the pamphlet, that would be great.
In conclusion, thank you for registering for the Fall Leadership Summit. If you need additional information, please contact Brian Gossett (gossett0610@gmail.com).
We look forward to seeing you there!