Hello Troop 1,
We have an opportunity to work on several different public safety-related merit badges with the professionals in the City of Cottage Grove. This is a one-day event on Saturday, June 27, from 8am-4pm, with lunch provided. The cost of the event is $50 per scout.
Scouts can attend with their parent, OR we can attend as a troop if we have 2 (or more) adult leaders registered with Troop 1 who are willing to provide the necessary supervision. If you are willing to attend in either capacity, please indicate this on our signup form. Adults attending as leaders or chaperones must register, but there is no charge to attend.
I realize this is somewhat short notice. If you register on our Google form by this Saturday, June 20, I can get the registration to the organizers by the deadline on the following day.
Description of the event:
2026 Public Safety Merit Badge Event
June 27, 2026, 8am-4pmLocated at the HERO Training Facility (Map)
The Cottage Grove Department of Public Safety (Police, Fire/EMS and Emergency Management) in partnership with Northern Star Scouting is excited to host a Public Safety Merit Badge Day. Scouts are welcomed to discover the world of public safety and learn from Police Officers, Firefighter/Paramedics and other Public Safety professionals.Scouts will have the opportunity to choose from over eight Public Safety related merit badges including:
- Crime Prevention and Fingerprinting
- Fire Safety
- First Aid
- Emergency Preparedness
- Search and Rescue
- Rifle Shooting
- Cybersecurity
- Radio
- Health Care Professions
- Traffic Safety
Please sign up here if you are interested in attending this event:At the end of the merit badge sessions, Scouts will have the opportunity to observe a simulated emergency. Cottage Grove Public Safety is excited to host Scouts to help them achieve their goal to Be Prepared and inspire Scouts to learn more about rewarding careers in Public Safety.
Thank you,
Scoutmasters Nixon and Towle
