Merit Badge Requirements

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ARCHERY MERIT BADGE Shooting Sports

Number of Required Sessions

Approx Session Length (Hrs)

1 (Mon-Wed)

1.0

1

variable

1 (Tue-Thur)

1.0

Safety Lecture: Test: Bow String & Arrow:

Time varies by individual and wait time.

Shooting:

This is not an easy Merit Badge to earn and is recommended for Additional older Scouts. Comments: Shooting Sessions are flexible; shooting time varies by individual. Extra Time may be needed at the range for practice to achieve the required scores. Must start by 10:30 am Wednesday to be able to complete the merit badge. Scouts with partial completion in the Archery merit badge are encouraged to complete their requirements during open shoots. Prerequisites: None.

ASTRONOMY MERIT BADGE Nature Session:

Number of Required Sessions

Approx Session Length (Hrs)

2 (Tue, Wed, Thur)

1.0

At camp observation depends on the weather. Additional Requires about 1-2 hours of class time. Comments: Must start moon observations drawings on Monday to complete Two stargazing nights (Tues & Thur at 8:15pm in Handicraft) and additional work is required. Prerequisites: MB can be completed if Moon drawings are started on Monday

BACKPACKING MERIT BADGE Outdoor Skills

Number of Required Sessions

Approx Session Length (Hrs)

Session:

Mon=ODS + 1 (By Appt) Mon=1.0; By Appt=Varies This class is taught in the afternoon and is by appointment only at Additonal the Outdoor Skills Area. Comments: Requires Monday afternoon ODS Basics course. COMPLETE requirements: #6b, #8a-d, #9, #10 and #11 PRIOR TO Prerequisites: CAMP; and bring the short reports on the treks taken as described in the pamphlet to camp.

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BASKETRY MERIT BADGE Handicraft

Number of Required Sessions

Approx Session Length (Hrs)

2 (Any Day)

Flexible

Session:

Session length is flexible. Requires 6 hours of class time. Additonal Comments: Additional work is required to complete merit badge. Instruction and individual time needed to complete the projects. Camp Seats are available to use while in Handicraft for Requirement #3. For Requirement #3, basket kits may be purchased in the Trading Post. Approx. $5 for round, $5 for square or $10 for camp seat. Must be enrolled in Artisan Program to attend Artisan/Basketry break out Artisan Program: class. Artisan Scouts MUST Attend ALL 4 classes Tue - Fri 10:15-11:30a plus Tues and Thur Evening Workshops. Prerequisites: None.

CAMPING MERIT BADGE Outdoor Skills Session: Additional Comments:

Number of Required Sessions

Approx Session Length (Hrs)

5 (Mon=ODS; Tue - Fri)

0.5 - 1.0

Monday Afternoon ODS Basics is required at Outdoor Skills. Rappel requirement offered on Tuesday and Thursday evening.

COMPLETE requirements #7, #9 PRIOR TO CAMP; and BRING a Prerequisites: statement verifying completion. COMPLETE requirements: #3, #4b, #5e and #8c #8d; and BRING them to camp.

CANOEING MERIT BADGE Aquatics

Number of Required Sessions

Approx Session Length (Hrs)

Session: 4 (Mon-Wed AND Thur OR Fri)

Mon-Wed=1.5; Thur or Fri=1.5

This is a difficult merit badge for younger Scouts. Additonal Must sign up for at the pool after Swim Check and attend class Comments: Mon-Wed AND Thur OR Fri. Strength and time needed to practice strokes. (Scouts may be denied participation in the canoeing merit badge if they lack the physical strength to carry and launch a canoe solo.) MUST COMPLETE the BSA Swimmer Test AT CAMP in a strong, Prerequisites: confident manner.

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Merit Badge Requirements Climbing

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Number of Required Sessions

Approx Session Length (Hrs)

4 (Mon-Thur)

Varies

Session:

Must be 13 years old as of January 1st of Camp Year. Additonal Comments: Must attend class every day to complete Merit Badge. Participants may assist with Camping Merit Badge Rappel at Climbing Director's discretion. Thursday climbing is an all day commitment and is held off camp property at Paradise Forks in Sycamore Canyon. Transportation will arranged with individual unit Leaders. Adult Leaders are also invited to attend that day and a trail sack lunch will be provided for all attendees. Prerequisites: None.

COOKING MERIT BADGE Outdoor Skills Session:

Number of Required Sessions

Approx Session Length (Hrs)

5 (Mon-Fri)

Mon=1; Tue-Thur =2.25; Fri=.5

Cooking Planning/Safety is presented in the Monday afternoon Additional session. Comments: Must attend class every day to complete Merit Badge. Tuesday - Thursday classes are 10:30-12:45. Food is provided by Camp. Prerequisites:

COMPLETE requirement #5 and #7 prior to camp. Bring completed menus and critique in the merit badge packet or on separate sheets of paper to camp. Signed statements verifying completion of cooking are not enough to complete the requirement in its entirety. Recommend PRACTICE Cooking.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MERIT BADGE Health Session:

Number of Required Sessions

Approx Session Length (Hrs)

4 (Tue-Fri)

1.5

Requires about 4 to 4.5 hours of class time. Additional Comments: Emergency Drill is conducted on Friday only. Prerequisites:

EARN the First Aid merit badge prior to class. COMPLETE requirements #8a, #8c prior to camp; and BRING a signed blue card, or statement verifying completion.

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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE MERIT BADGE Nature

Number of Required Sessions Session:

Approx Session Length (Hrs)

5 (Mon-Fri)

Mon = 1.5;

Tue-Fri = 1.0

Must attend class every day to complete Merit Badge. Additonal Comments: Additional work is required to complete Merit Badge. COMPLETE and BRING requirement #3e camp. Pay close attention Prerequisites: to the wording of the requirement.

FIRST AID MERIT BADGE Health

Number of Required Sessions

Approx Session Length (Hrs)

3 (Tue-Thur)

1.5

Session:

Requires about 4 to 4.5 hours of class time. Additional Comments: Class participation will be closely monitored to determine achievement of specific requirements. BE PREPARED to practice hands on first aid. Prerequisites: BRING your first aid kit ready to show to the Health Lodge staff.

Fish and Wildlife Nature

Number of Required Sessions

Approx Session Length (Hrs)

1 = By Appointment

1.0

Session: Additional Comments:

This class is by appointment only at the Nature Area. Requires about 1 hour of class time and additional homework.

Prerequisites: BRING a digital camera to photograph for requirement #5.

FORESTRY MERIT BADGE Nature

Number of Required Sessions

Approx Session Length (Hrs)

2 (Tue-Fri)

1.0-1.5 depends on class size

Session: Additional Comments:

A plant walk is also required to complete merit badge. Must attend the Forester presentation Thursday 3:30p.

Prerequisites: None.

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GEOLOGY MERIT BADGE Nature

Number of Required Sessions

Approx Session Length (Hrs)

1 (Tue-Fri)

1.0-1.5 depends on class size

Session: Additional None. Comments: Prerequisites: None.

HIKING MERIT BADGE Outdoor Skills Session:

Number of Required Sessions Mon=ODS + 1 (By Appt)

Approx Session Length (Hrs) Mon = 1;

By Appt = 0.5

This class is taught in the afternoon and is by appointment only at Additional the Outdoor Skills Area. Comments: Requires 1.5 hours of class time. Requires Monday afternoon ODS Basics Course. COMPLETE requirements #4, #5, #6, #7 prior to camp; and bring Prerequisites: to camp short reports about each hike taken as described in the pamphlet.

INDIAN LORE MERIT BADGE Outdoor Skills Session:

Number of Required Sessions

Approx Session Length (Hrs)

1 (Any Day)

1.0-1.5 Class; 1.0-2.0 Crafting

Additional Requires about 1 hour of class time and 1-2 hours crafting time. Comments: Prerequisites:

COMPLETE and BRING to camp requirement #1 in order to give a written or oral report at camp.

Insect Study Merit Badge Nature Session: Additional Comments:

Number of Required Sessions

Approx Session Length (Hrs)

1 - By Appointment

1.0 - 1.5

This class is by appointment only at the Nature Area. Insect Scrapbook Required.

COMPLETE Requirements #5 and #9 PRIOR to Camp; and BRING a Prerequisites: signed blue card. Bring Photos of Requirement #9 for verifying completion.

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LEATHERWORK MERIT BADGE Handicraft

Number of Required Sessions

Approx Session Length (Hrs)

1 (Any Day) *

Flexible

Session:

Session length is flexible. Requires 5 hours of class time. Additonal Comments:

Instruction and individual time needed to complete the projects. Leather kits and 2 yards of vinyl lace (braiding material) are available at the Trading Post. Estimated expense at Trading Post ~$9 -$20 Some leather pieces are available for projects at Handicraft at no cost.

Must be enrolled in Artisan Program to attend Artisan/Leatherwork break out Artisan Program: class. Artisan Scouts MUST Attend ALL 4 classes Tue - Fri 10:15-11:30a plus Tues and Thur Evening Workshops. Prerequisites: None

LIFESAVING MERIT BADGE Aquatics Session: Additonal Comments:

Number of Required Sessions

Approx Session Length (Hrs)

4 (Mon-Thur)

1.5 each day

Must attend class every day. Swimmer Buddy Tag is required. Scouts must be First Class or higher in rank. Evidence of rank (Scout Handbook with notations or Scout uniform with rank patch affixed) must be presented. See Aquatics Director for exceptions.

Prerequisites:

Have COMPLETED the Swimming merit badge. MUST COMPLETE the BSA Swimmer Test AT CAMP in a strong, confident manner.

MUST BE PREPARED for requirement #7e by bringing CLEAN street clothes: shoes, socks, long pants, belt and a long-sleeved shirt. Swim trunks must be worn under clothes. Dirty shoes/garments are not allowed in the pool.)

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METALWORK MERIT BADGE Handicraft

Number of Required Sessions

Approx Session Length (Hrs)

5

Mon=1.0; Tue-Thur=1.5; Fri=1.0

Session:

Must be 14 years old by 1st day of class to enroll Additional Class size limited to 12 students (6 per class) wait listed students added as Comments: drops occur Must attend safety lecture Monday 1:30, 2:30 or 3:30 to get Forge appointment times Will be assigned a specific group and time for Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri. Must attend all classes. Students 15+ minutes late to 2nd class will be dropped

Must be enrolled in Artisan Program to attend Artisan/Metalwork break out Artisan Program: class. Artisan/Metal Scouts MUST Attend ALL 4 classes Mon-Thur 1:303:00p plus Tues and Thur Evening Workshops. Prerequisites:

Closed toe shoes and blue jeans required (Hot embers will burn Scout pants). NO Shorts

NATURE MERIT BADGE Nature

Number of Required Sessions

Approx Session Length (Hrs)

Session:

2 - By Appointment 0.75 - 1.0 Additional This class is by appointment only at the Nature Area. Comments: Requires about 2 hours of class time and 2 hours of homework. COMPLETE requirement #4 prior to camp; and BRING a signed blue Prerequisites: card, or statement verifying completion. BRING Photos for verification of completion.

ORIENTEERING MERIT BADGE Outdoor Skills Session:

Number of Required Sessions Mon=ODS + 4 (Tue-Fri)

Approx Session Length (Hrs) Mon=1;

Tue-Thur=1;

Fri=0.5

Recommended for older scouts. Additional Comments: Requires about 4.5 hours of class time and 1 hour of own time. Requires Monday afternoon ODS Basics Course. Requirement #9 finished Friday. Prerequisites: None.

PIONEERING Outdoor Skills Session:

Number of Required Sessions

Approx Session Length (Hrs)

Mon=ODS + 3 (Tue-Thur)

Mon-Thur=1 hr ea day,

Additional Monday ODS Basics are required to complete MB. Comments: Prerequisites: None.

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Plant Science Handicraft

Number of Required Sessions

Approx Session Length (Hrs)

Session: 1 - By Appointment Additional Requires about 2 hours of class time. Comments: Additional Prerequisites: None.

POTTERY MERIT BADGE:

2.0

Only Available in Artisan Program This Year

*** SEE ARTISAN PROGRAM FOR INFORMATION ***

Handicraft

Sign up at Handicraft Table during Merit Badge sign-ups Additional Comments: The Pottery merit badge material and tools are provided. Wear clothing that can be soiled with clay. Must be enrolled in Artisan Program to attend Artisan/Pottery break out class. Artisan Program: Artisan/Pottery Scouts MUST Attend ALL 4 classes Mon-Thur 1:30-3:00p plus Tues and Thur Evening Workshops. Prerequisites: None.

RIFLE SHOOTING MERIT BADGE Shooting Sports

Number of Required Sessions

Approx Session Length (Hrs)

1 (Mon-Thur)

1.0

Lectures:

Time varies by individual.

Shooting: Additional Comments:

Session is flexible; shooting time varies by individual. Option "A" (modern cartridge type) is offered. Extra Time may be needed at the range for practice to achieve the required scores. Registration closes at 11:30 am on Thursday. Rifles, targets and ammunition are provided at no charge. Scouts with partial completion in the Rifle Shooting merit badge are encouraged to complete their requirements during open shoots.

Prerequisites: None.

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ROWING MERIT BADGE Aquatics

Number of Required Sessions

Approx Session Length (Hrs)

Mon + 1 (Tues, Wed OR Thur)

Mon=1.5; Tue, Wed OR Thur=3

Session:

Additional For all Scouts. Comments: Must sign up for classes at pool and attend class every day. Some time to practice needed, also need strength to row. MUST COMPLETE the BSA Swimmer Test AT CAMP in a strong, Prerequisites: confident manner.

SCULPTURE MERIT BADGE Handicraft

Number of Required Sessions

Approx Session Length (Hrs)

Session: 4 (by appointment only) 1.5 Additional Comments: Must attend all four sessions in assigned class. (one per day) Class size limited to 36 students Sign-up Monday at Registration ONLY for Appointments Prerequisites: Supply Pouch $10 at Trading Post Recommended: Do not wear Class A to class.

SHOTGUN SHOOTING MERIT BADGE Shooting Sports Number of Required Sessions Approx Session Length (Hrs) 1=Lecture/Test; Shooting=Varies Lectures: 1 (Mon-Thur) Shooting: Time varies by individual. Session is flexible; shooting time varies by individual. Additional Comments: Option "A" (modern shotshell type) is offered. Extra Time may be needed at the range for practice to achieve the required scores. Registration closes at 11:30 am on Thursday. Shotgun Shooting merit badge signup is at Rifle Range. All Shotgun Fees (both merit badge and Open Shoot) can be paid at Headquarters. (There is a $7 fee to cover costs.) Scouts with partial completion in the Shotgun Shooting merit badge are encouraged to complete their requirements during open shoots. Prerequisites: None.

SOIL

AND

WATER CONSERVATION MERIT BADGE

Nature

Number of Required Sessions Approx Session Length (Hrs) 1 (Tue-Fri) 1.0 - 1.5 Additional Service Project is required to complete Merit Badge. Comments: MUST BRING Work Gloves From Home. Session:

Prerequisites: None.

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SWIMMING MERIT BADGE Aquatics Session:

Number of Required Sessions

Approx Session Length (Hrs)

4 (Tue-Fri)

1.25 each day

Must attend class every day. Additonal Comments: Swimmer Buddy Tag is required. Scouts must have completed the aquatics rank requirements for first and second class or be concurently participating in the trail to first class program. Evidence of rank (Scout Handbook with notations or Scout uniform with rank patch affixed) must be presented. See Aquatics Director for exceptions. MUST COMPLETE the BSA Swimmer Test AT CAMP in a strong, Prerequisites: confident manner.

COMPLETE Second Class Rank requirements #7a, #7b and #7c. COMPLETE First Class Rank requirements #9a, #9b and #9c. MUST BE ABLE to execute basic strokes in good form and strong manner.

WEATHER MERIT BADGE Nature Session:

Number of Required Sessions

Approx Session Length (Hrs)

Weather Talk + 1 (Tue-Fri)

1.0 - 1.5

Additional MUST attend the Weather Talk Thursday morning 10:30a Comments: Prerequisites:

Requirement #2 - BRING to Camp a note from family that discussion was completed.

WILDERNESS SURVIVAL MERIT BADGE Outdoor Skills

Number of Required Sessions

Session: Mon=ODS +3 (Tue-Thur) + Thur Overnite

Approx Session Length (Hrs) 1.0 + Thur Overnight

Requires Monday afternoon ODS Basic Session. Additional Comments: Shelters are to be constructed on Thursday. Requires sleep overnight Thursday in shelter. Shelters are not built at camp sites. Requires a little time to tear down shelters Friday morning after roll is taken. Prerequisites:

PREPARE and BRING a small survival kit to fulfill requirement #5.

PRACTICE skills.

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WOODCARVING MERIT BADGE Handicraft Session:

Number of Required Sessions

Approx Session Length (Hrs)

1 (Any Day)

Varies

Session length is flexible. Additional Comments: Requires 2 hours of class time. Choose a simple kit for first time woodcarvers. Woodcarving kits and woodcarving knives are available at the Trading Post. Kits are ~$10, Basswood square ~$2, Slide Kit ~ $3 Knives cost $7 up to $22 at the Trading Post. Additional work is required to complete merit badge.

Leather gloves and some wood will be provided for use in Handicraft. Must be enrolled in Artisan Program to attend Artisan/Woodcarving break out Artisan Program: class. Artisan/Woodcarving Scouts MUST Attend ALL 4 classes Tue-Fri 10:15-11:30a plus Tues and Thur Evening Workshops. BRING Totin' Chip. Totin' Chip is required. (Totin' Chip class is Prerequisites: available Monday afternoon OR by appointment at Outdoor Skills.)

BRING to EVERY class a small sharp (1 1/2 - 2") bladed pocket knife, Woodcarving kit, Wood Square, and Totin' Chip (required).

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