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Scouting America Chess Merit Badge Workshops

Cost: Free
Formats Available: virtual and in-person workshops
Eligibility: Scouts ages 11 – 17
Requirements: Must have basic knowledge of chess rules
Additional Requirements: Must have access to a computer with a microphone and webcam to participate in virtual workshops

The Saint Louis Chess Club first introduced the Chess Merit Badge in 2011. Since then, it has become one of the most popular badges in the Scouting America merit badge catalog, with over 300,000 scouts earning their Chess Merit badges.

The Saint Louis Chess Club Chess Merit Badge workshops provide a dynamic program of learning and adventure that builds critical thinking, advanced planning, and good sportsmanship.

Virtual Workshops

Virtual Chess Merit Badge workshops meet online daily for one-hour sessions Monday through Friday over two weeks.

Monday through Friday

7 – 8 PM Central Time

Meeting Links to be Provided

Register now for the following virtual workshops:

February 3 to 14, 2025

April 21 to May 5, 2025

October 13 to 24, 2025

December 8 to 19, 2025

Virtual Registration

In-Person Workshops

Chess Merit Badge workshops held in person meet for five 2-hour sessions spanning five weeks. (The final week features a tournament and testing day.)

Mondays or Tuesdays

6 – 8 PM Central Time

4657 MARYLAND AVE
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI 63108

Register now for this in-person workshop:

March 10 to April 6, 2025

Future in-person workshops are being planned for:

September 1-30, 2025

November 3 to December 2, 2025

In-Person Registration

Helpful Information about Chess Merit Badges

Scouting America’s Chess Merit Badge Webpage

Scouting America Chess Merit Badge Pamphlet

For any inquiries regarding the Saint Louis Chess Club Chess Merit Badge workshops, please email the Scholastics Department.

Email the Scholastics Department

Scouting Chess Merit Badge Workbook with Scouts

Group of Scouts at Chess Merit Badge Workshop

Children playing chess for merit badges

SLCC Scouting Chess Merit Badge Workshop

Boy Scout Learning to Earn Chess Merit Badge

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