Advance-O-Rama is currently facing a critical shortage of Merit Badge Counselors, and we need your help. Registration demand has exceeded available class capacity, and without additional volunteers, Scouts may be turned away from classes, and the event could face significant financial impacts.
The greatest needs are for counselors willing to support:
- Basketry
- Citizenship in the Community
- Citizenship in the World
- Communication
- Emergency Preparedness
- Family Life
- First Aid
- Law
- Lifesaving
- Nuclear Science
- Personal Management
- Public Speaking
-
Sustainability
Even if you have never volunteered for Advance-O-Rama before or do not feel comfortable teaching a class on your own, we can use assistants to help run classes and potentially expand the number of Scouts who can participate. Your support can make a significant difference.
Event Details
What: NorCal Advance-o-Rama
When: September 18-19, 2026
Where: Contra Costa County Fairgrounds
Who: Scouts BSA youth members and adult leaders
Why: To work on Scout through First Class rank requirements and earn merit badges.
When: September 18-19, 2026
Where: Contra Costa County Fairgrounds
Who: Scouts BSA youth members and adult leaders
Why: To work on Scout through First Class rank requirements and earn merit badges.
For additional information, event schedules, and registration details, please visit the event website:
Please fill out the interest form as soon as possible:
If you know another Scouter who may be willing to help, please encourage them to complete the form as well or help fill it out with them over the phone. Every volunteer helps us provide more opportunities for Scouts to learn and advance.
Our Scouts are counting on us, and time is of the essence. Thank you for considering this request and for all you do to support Scouting.