{"id":2965,"date":"2024-02-27T15:12:52","date_gmt":"2024-02-27T20:12:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mote.org\/?page_id=2965"},"modified":"2025-02-24T12:17:00","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T17:17:00","slug":"virtual-boy-scout-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mote.org\/education\/programs\/virtual-boy-scout-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Boy Scout Programs (Virtual)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Virtual Merit Badge Workshops<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Our Virtual Merit Badge programs are available to any Scout, wherever you live.\u00a0<\/strong>We receive such incredible feedback from Scouts and their families about our virtual workshops, that we will continue bringing these opportunities to you. These programs are open to Scouts anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n<p>These virtual workshops are led by a Mote educator who has fulfilled all requirements as indicated by the BSA, including safety courses and merit badge counselor training. Private virtual workshops available for your Scout Troop. Email <a href=\"mailto:scouts@mote.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">scouts@mote.org<\/a> for additional details including fee and availability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Important Notes:<\/strong>\u00a0Registration fee is PER Scout. If you have more than one child who will be attending, EACH must be registered. Only registered participants will have their requirements reviewed and returned for badge approval. See policies linked above before registering for a program.\u00a0Participants may add a Mote badge for a small fee as an add-on to their registration. 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