• Lunch is included; vegetarian option available - please make sure you check Vegeterian when you sign up
• Online registration and payment using credit card, Google Pay, Apple Pay or your bank
1. Space is limited for each class, so sign up as early as possible
3. Do the prerequisites for the merit badge, as listed in the class description.
4. Arrive at the event in Class A uniform with your Scoutmaster-signed BLUE CARD(s), with any work you’ve done for prerequisites, paper, and pen/pencil.
Key Dates:
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How do I register?
Please use the CLICK HERE TO REGISTER button at the top of this page, or go to Registration Link. This uses a partner site called Zeffy.
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When is the registration deadline?
The registration deadline is April 15, 2026. No walk-in registrations will be allowed.
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What does AM, PM, ALL DAY, and COMBINED mean in the class titles?
These are the different sessions we offer:
AM - a half-day class in the morning, from 8:45 AM to 11:45 AM
PM - a half-day class in the afternoon, from 12:45 PM to 3:45 PM
ALL DAY - an all-day class, from 8.45 AM to 3.45 PM, with a break for lunch
COMBINED - a class that offers 2 merit badges
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How many classes can I register for?
You may sign up for one half-day class (AM or PM), OR two half-day classes (AM and PM), OR one all-day class (ALL DAY). A few classes offer two merit badges during one class (noted as COMBINED on the Registration page), such as Coin Collecting and Collections. That counts as one half-day class even though you can earn two merit badges.
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How much does it cost?
The registration fee is $25 for each half-day class and $50 for an all-day class.
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What if I want to take just a morning or an afternoon class?
You can take any half-day class that fits your schedule. You don’t have to stay the entire day.
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What if I have more than one Scout to register?
You must register each Scout separately, including separate payments.
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Do you take credit or debit cards?
Yes, you can pay online using credit or debit cards or using Apple or Google Pay, or via your bank directly. Google/Apple Pay options are dynamic, they only show up if you have signed into Google or Apple pay on the browser or device you are using to register. If you must pay by check, please reach out to registration@troop164.com for instructions.
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What if I make a mistake during the registration process? I clicked on the wrong badge / the wrong time / too many classes / changed my mind.
If you haven’t checked out yet, this is easy to change. Go to the Registration page with the list of badges, then find the badge you clicked in error. It should have a number “1” in the box, with a + and - sign on either side. Click the minus sign so the number in the box goes back to “0” (zero). Then find the correct badge and click that button.
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What if I want to change my class(es) after I’ve already registered and paid?
First, check the Registration page to see if the class you want is still available and has an opening. Then email the registrar at registration@troop164.com to make your request. Class changes will NOT be allowed after April 15, 2026.
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I have to cancel my registration. Can I get a refund?
We understand that plans change. In such cases, registration fees will be refunded for cancellation requests received on or before April 15, 2026. NO refunds will be given after April 15, 2026. To cancel, contact the registrar at registration@troop164.com. Refunds may take 5 to 10 days to show up.
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There’s a donation box on the registration checkout page. Do I have to do that?
No, this is completely optional, and we do not intend this to be a fundraising effort for the partner site Zeffy.com (none of the money donated in this box would go to the troop). To opt out, simply select “Other” in the dropdown menu and enter 0. There is no added fee for using this website to register.
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What do I do if I did not receive an email confirmation after registering online?
The confirmation email will come from BSA Troop 164 with email address contact@transaction.mailer.zeffy.com. If you don’t see the email in your inbox, please check your Spam folder first. If the email isn’t there, please send an email to registration@troop164.com and we will help you.
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I have not heard anything from my class counselor yet. What do I need to do?
Class counselors are encouraged, but not required, to email the Scouts registered for their classes. The prerequisites for each class are listed on the Registration page of the website, along with the email address of the merit badge counselor. You may email the class counselor directly if you have questions about the class, or email the registrar at registration@troop164.com if you are unable to reach the counselor.
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What if I do not get the prerequisites done before the class meets?
Don’t worry. Some badges have extensive prerequisites that need to be completed over a period of weeks or months. And you may be able to complete some requirements during the class. For any requirements you haven’t finished, make arrangements with your merit badge counselor for signing them off as you complete them after the event.
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What time do I need to arrive or drop off my Scout on the day of the event?
The sign-in desk will open at 8:00 AM. You may come earlier, but if you do, please be patient and wait in the parking lot area until we are ready to open. The flag ceremony will begin at 8:30 AM, and classes will begin at 8:45 AM. If your Scout is taking only an afternoon class, sign-in is at 11:30 AM for lunch; if your Scout doesn’t want to eat lunch with us, sign-in is at 12:30 PM. Afternoon classes start at 12:45 PM.
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Where do I go to sign in on the day of the Merit Badge University?
The sign-in desk will be located in the parking lot at the rear of Christ Community Church, 1000 S. Park Victoria Drive, Milpitas.
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What do I need to bring with me to the Merit Badge University?
Dress in your Class A uniform and bring your blue cards (signed by your Scoutmaster), any work you have done for prerequisites, and paper and pen or pencil. Scouts in the Trail to First Class session should bring their Scout Handbook. We will have extra blue cards available if you didn’t bring yours.
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I have special dietary needs for lunch. Can you accommodate them?
We offer a vegetarian option for lunch -- just check the vegetarian meal option on the registration form or when you register online. You may also bring any special food you require, but we do not have refrigeration, cooking, or storage facilities for your food.
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Do I need to bring any money for lunch?
Lunch is included in your registration fee, so you do not need to bring any money for lunch. We will have snacks available for purchase during the morning and afternoon breaks, and you may also bring your own snack, of course.
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When do I pick up my Scout at the end of the day?
Morning classes are scheduled to run until 11:45 AM, and afternoon classes will end by 3:45 PM, although some might end a few minutes earlier or later.