Texas Fin-Fur-Con

Fins, Feathers, and Conservation

Merit Badge University and Trail to First Class Day

(Rescheduled Date & Venue to 3-Oct-2020 at TRJ)

WHAT:     Annual Merit Badge University and Trail to First Class event with a focus on the outdoors, wildlife, and conservation; in partnership with Circle Ten Council, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department at Clements Scout Camp (TRJ).

WHEN:     Saturday, October 3, 2020.  8:30 am to 5:00 pm (3-hour Morning and 3-hour afternoon sessions)

WHERE:   Clements Scout Camp (TRJ) near Athens (approx. 84 miles southeast of Dallas)

COST:     Cost $20 for Scouts, $10 for adult Scout leaders, No cost for Staff

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (“TPWD”) has partially reopened the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (“TFFC”) but has ordered that no more than 100 visitors may be on the grounds at any time.  We are expecting 500+ for our Scout event.  Accordingly, we had to reschedule the date and move the venue.

Please know that we are strictly following COVID-19 guidance from the State, TPWD, County officials and BSA Circle Ten Council.  There will be strict COVID procedures in place for everyone’s safety. Accordingly, this will be a day trip only Council event.  Regrettably, COVID procedures will prohibit unit camping at TRJ.

Below is the listing of all of the classes that will be offered (unless otherwise indicated all badges/classes will be offered in both the AM and PM sessions).

• 3-Hour Conservation Project
• Archeology
• Archery
• Bird Study**
• Energy
• Environmental Science*
• Fish and Wildlife Management
• Fishing
• Fly Fishing
• Forestry
• Geocaching
• Geology
• Insect Study
• Landscape Architecture
• Mammal Study
• Nature
• Orienteering
• Pioneering
• Plant Science
• Reptile and Amphibian Study
• Soil and Water Conservation
• Sustainability*
• Trail to 1st Class - (2nd Class)***
• Trail to 1st Class - (Tenderfoot)**
• Weather

Families choosing to visit the Scout Camp while their Scout(s) attend the MBU may purchase meal tickets at $10 each and have lunch with their Scout. Meal tickets will be available for purchase during MBU registration.  Please note anyone visiting will still have to go through necessary/required COVID-19 screening. 

For Event Info, contact Tanner Lynd

For Circle Ten reservation questions, contact Kember Hall.

Help wanted!  BSA registered adult Merit Badge Counselors and other support staff needed. Do you need a Wood Badge Ticket or OA Service Hours? Contact Chip Perryman the Event Chair. 

​​* Eagle Required MB

** Offered in AM ONLY

*** Offered in PM ONLY