STEM

CUB SCOUT ADVENTURE WORKSHOPS

Cub Scout Camp-In at The Magic House
More dates coming soon!

SCOUTS BSA BADGE WORKSHOPS

Ameren’s Skilled Trades Academy – Forge & Flow
A hands-on workshop at Ameren's headquarters, where young people will learn the fundamentals of plumbing and welding. Participants will earn their merit badges, gaining a real-world look at the skilled trades and the opportunities they offer in the energy industry.
Saturday, October 25^th, 2025 Link coming soon!

SEYER's Blueprint to Build
A day of Skilled Trades Merit Badges at Seyer’s phenomenal aerospace manufacturing workspace. Stay tuned for more details!
Saturday, December 13^th 2025 – Registration Link coming soon!

Merit Badges by the St. Louis Aquarium
Multiple Dates Register here

Forge Your Future! Composite Materials & Welding Merit Badges at STLCC's Advanced Manufacturing Center
Composite Materials, Electricity, and Welding Register here

Craftsmen Inc. Art & Graphic Arts Merit Badges Workshop
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Scouts BSA Drone Experience Brought to You by Seiler
Register here

Schneider Electric Merit Badges Workshop
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UMSL’s Game On! Field Day
Scouts BSA youth... join us for our first field day at UMSL and earn the Athletics Merit Badge!
October 25, 2025-Register Here

2025 Einstein Recognition Dinner
Friday evening, November 21, 2025

Registration Link Coming Soon

This event is our 11th opportunity to honor our local Scouts' accomplishments for obtaining a Supernova Award or multiple awards and to recognize our STEM volunteers and sponsors. Supernova Recipients in attendance will receive a token of appreciation from the Greater St. Louis Area Council.

Thanks to the generosity of the Great Rivers Confluence Foundation, our key sponsor, the event is free for Supernova Award Recipients and one adult per family.  Thanks also to the generosity of Mark Fronmuller, Karen Vangyia, and Ron & Teresa Colletti.

Seating is limited, but additional seats can be purchased for guests of the recipient and all other event attendees.

Supernova recipients need to turn in award applications by October 31.

Register Here

October 19th at Saint Louis University

Cub Scout Coding Workshop (Ages 7-11)
$35 for a morning of introductory coding and a chance to learn about robotics and computers.
With mentoring from a high school robotics team, Cub Scouts will break into teams to build a three-wheeled robot using TETRIX Prime (a metal robot building system), wire it with motors, sensors and a Micro:bit brain, and then program the Micro:bit brain to drive autonomously and by remote control from another Micro:bit.  Each Scout will receive a Micro:bit kit to take home, and the programming skills they learn can be used to make many more things with the Micro:bit micro-controller.  A roster will be sent out in advance to help with leadership and carpooling.  Only 45 spots!

Scouts BSA Robotics Workshop (Ages 11-17), $60 for a day of coding, building, and competition. Attendees will learn about robotics, build and program their own Shadow Line-Tracing robot and then compete against other Scouts. Scouts will earn the robotics merit badge at this event. Scouts who already have Robotics merit badge can still attend. All Scouts will take their robot home with them to continue exploring robotics. Lunch is not provided, Scouts should bring their own.

If able, Scouts should bring 6 extra AA batteries for the competition.

Scouts need to be in the care of a responsible adult while on campus.

Only 40 spots available so sign up soon!   Plaques given to the top 3 winners and an event t-shirt to all Scouts.   See ya there!

What is STEM University?

STEM University is a full day event for Cub Scouts (Wolf, Bear, Webelos, & AOL) and Scouts BSA, focused on earning STEM-based advancements and NOVA awards.
Scouts will get to visit a University, work with STEM experts, and participate in fun, hands-on educational activities. See below for locations and dates.

Upcoming Events - registration links coming soon!

STEM U UMSL - December 6, 2025

STEM U SEMO - January 10, 2026

STEM U SIUE - January 31, 2026

STEM U SIUC - February 28, 2026

STEM College - Lake Land College - March 28, 2026
Registration coming soon!

Formerly known and 'STEM Twilight Camp', Camp NOVA is for an evening camp program for Wolves, Bears, Webelos, and AOL Scouts.  Four fun nights of STEM-Science, Technology, Engineering and Math for our Cub Scouts to enjoy at Cub World!

Non-Scout siblings are welcome also! They need to be Cub Scout age (entering second grade in the Fall on up).

Where:  Cub World - Beaumont Scout Reservation
When: Look for this to return in 2026!

STEM on CAMPus Highlights

STEM on CAMPus is a unique “camp” experience where Scouts BSA get a taste for college life! Sleep in the dorms, eat in the dining halls, and have fun each evening with a variety of activities including campus rec center nights! Scouts have the opportunity to earn up to 6 Merit Badges or NOVAs at each camp.  Sign up for two camps and save!

Southeast Missouri State University - Cape Girardeau MO
University of Missouri-St. Louis - St. Louis, MO
Eastern Illinois University - Charleston, IL

*Qualifies for Second Week Discount of $100!

STEM Week Highlights

This camp is an extraordinary experience for Scouts full of many STEM based merit badges, new Skilled Trades merit badge track, and over-the-top activities.

Scouts will attend one merit badge (over to 60 to choose from!) or one NOVA activity class each day and may have the opportunity to work on other badges in the evening.

Afternoon and evenings will include other fun STEM programs and exhibits to experience (drones, 3D printing, things that go boom... you get the idea). If you want more in science, technology, engineering,  mathematics and Skilled Trades, this is the week to be out at camp!

2026 Dates

Camp May - Beaumont Scout Reservation
July 19-25, 2025