Grand Canyon Council – Competitive Gaming

Grand Canyon Council Virtual Merit Badge Class

Competitive Gaming

Dates: 

            Oct 21, 2026 – 6:30pm-8:30pm Arizona time (AZ doesn’t change our clocks. We can be 3 hours behind ET on this date)

            Nov 18, 2026 – 6:30pm-8:30pm Arizona time (AZ doesn’t change our clocks. We can be 2 hours behind ET on this date)

(This class begins at 6:30pm Arizona Time, if out of state, be sure to perceive the time distinction earlier than registering – word the remainder of the nation change their clocks; we don’t. )

          You should attend each courses to finish!

If this course is full, one other course is obtainable right here: https://scoutingevent.com/010-119802

The Competitive Gaming Merit Badge is an thrilling new alternative for Scouts who love video video games and need to take their abilities—and their character—to the subsequent degree. This badge goes far past simply enjoying video games. Scouts discover the historical past of gaming, find out how esports works, observe digital citizenship, and uncover tips on how to keep wholesome and balanced whereas having fun with their favourite passion. With handson actions, actual discussions, and a glance into careers within the gaming business, this badge turns a enjoyable curiosity into significant studying and private development.

Scouts who’re conversant in various kinds of video video games will discover this a simple badge.  You can favor to  play solo video games and earn this badge simply wonderful.

For mother and father, this benefit badge provides a structured, age applicable means for Scouts to have interaction with gaming in a optimistic, protected, and academic setting. It emphasizes duty, on-line security, wholesome habits, and the values of the Scout Oath and Law—abilities that matter far past the display screen. Whether your Scout is an informal participant or desires of becoming a member of an esports group, this badge offers a motivating, well-rounded expertise that builds confidence, consciousness, and real-world abilities.

Fee: $10

Prerequisites: We will go over all the necessities and the way they must be handed in through the top notch.  All necessities have to be handed in and authorized previous to the second class.  The second class can be used to finish the dialogue components of the badge, we’ll focus on the solutions you’ve gotten handed in.

Before enrolling, Scouts shouldn’t be taking benefit badge courses with out their Scoutmaster’s information.  Please be sure your Scoutmaster is aware of you’re taking this digital benefit badge class and signifies the  Initial Unit Leader Signature within the benefit badge in Scoutbook (the Scoutmaster might alternately signal the entrance of a blue card for the badge as a substitute if desired.  Blue playing cards can be found here.  ship the signed card to: [email protected] )

This class begins at 6:30pm Arizona Time, if out of state, make sure you understand the time difference before registering

This is a digital class, please be sure your pc’s microphone and digital camera work previous to class.

IMPORTANT:  

Please learn over the extra paperwork on this web page to ensure that the Scout is ready and in a position to perceive these ideas and might put within the time to finish the necessities.   Read the data rigorously earlier than doing any work on this badge.  

Requirement work have to be performed as a person.  Scouts are to not copy anybody else’s work.

We will NOT be utilizing any workbooks throughout this class, please do not use one from wherever else.

A dad or mum or guardian needs to be within the room with the Scout to audit the zoom assembly.

The Merit Badge Counselor for this course is Bill Nelson of Grand Canyon Council

More benefit badge events are at this link