Field Trips

Railroading Merit Badge

Grade Level:
Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
Subject:
Social Studies
Common Core Standards:
6.L.1, 6.L.3, 7.L.1, 7.L.3, 8.L.1, 8.L.3, 9-10.L.1, 11-12.L.1
State Standards:
Missouri Learning Standards:  1-Theme 1
Illinois Learning Standards:  SS.EC.FL.1.6-8.LC, SS.G3.6-8.MdC

A full day workshop that allows scouts to earn their Railroading Merit Badge while traveling aboard Amtrak from St. Louis Missouri to Springfield, Illinois accompanied by staff members from Gateway Arch National Park. Fee is dependent on Amtrak ticket prices.

Merit badge workshops are scheduled at varying times throughout the year. These half-day workshops are designed to help scouts meet the requirements for specific interest projects. 

Reservations begin January 3, call 1-314-923-3048
 

June 10, 2025 6:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
June 12, 2025 6:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
August 4, 2025 6:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
August 6, 2025 6:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.


 

Last updated: December 6, 2024