Orienteering merit badge with workbook pdf, current requirements, and resources. Geiger museum and our unique shooting sports complex. Dec 14, 2010 girl scout leaders have the option of tailoring badge requirements to meet the needs and resources of their groups, as long as they follow the spirit of the badge. We did the field part of the requirements at haw ridge park on saturday afternoon, april 5th, from 12. Supporting documentation or project work pertinent to this merit badge which may also include a merit badge workbook for reference with notes. Through the merit badge program, a scout also learns career skills. We completed the class part of the requirements at the monday night meetings.
This gives us a really good idea of the current swimming ability of the scout and what were going to need to help them work on. Boy scouts will have the opportunity to complete one of three merit badges mammal study, nature or reptile and amphibian merit badge. Canoeing merit badge comments 4 this is a difficult merit badge for younger scouts. Come enjoy the afternoon hiking in the woods and learning to read a map and compass. This is a march 1995 letter sent to bsa by the united states orienteering federation in regard to the 1993 version of the merit badge pamphlet. Do not expect to complete it in one day, or even one weekend. If a new edition of a merit badge pamphlet is introduced with updated requirements after the scouts bsa requirements book has been released, a scout who is starting the badge may choose to follow either set of requirements until the end of the year. Merit badge book, notebook, pencil, paper, compass and homework. Merit badge orienteering northeast ohio orienteering club. Show that you know first aid for the types of injuries that could occur while orienteering, including cuts, scratches, blisters, snakebite, insect stings, tick bites, heat and cold reactions sunburn, heatstroke, heat exhaustion, hypothermia, and dehydration.
Teach orienteering techniques to your patrol, troop or crew. For many of our programs, requirements must be completed prior to arrival at camp for a scout to be eligible for completion of the badge. January, 20 requirements for the orienteering merit badge. Portsmouth troop 164 historic district daniel webster council front of blue card on the back of the blue card fill in the merit badge name three places, the. Requirement 10 teach orienteering techniques to your patrol, troop or post. The patches for the eaglerequired merit badges are distinguishable by the silver ring on the outside edge. Merit badge book library princeton, texas troop 229. Inventing merit badge and pamphlet troop 1 georgiaville.
View orienteering merit badge ppts online, safely and virusfree. Orienteering merit badge information for scouts and leaders. Demonstrate proper use of mask, snorkel, and fins for underwater search and rescue. Merit badge orienteering workbook orienteering, the use of map and compass to. This annual merit badge event provides opportunities for scouts to take classes on one, daylong saturday. Technology has come a long way since computers merit badge was first introduced in 1967. The most misunderstood aspect of merit badge instruction is that the merit badge is earned, not given. Tips for navigating the orienteering merit badge leaders, magazine, merit badge clinic, merit badges, scouts bsa, scouts bsa leadership orienteering is a highenergy sport in which the map is more important than the compass and your brain is more valuable than your brawn. It takes the runners race times and calculates points for every runner and optionally also for teams according to a set of rules which are specified in advance. Merit badges verdugo hills council boy scouts of america.
Merit badge scheduler to be used by scouts, parents, and troop leaders for scheduling merit badge sessions at camp. Come join us for another great summer at camp karankawa. If your scout is not yet capable of passing the bsa beginner test, i would not enroll them in the swimming merit badge. Theres no place like summer camp to earn a slew of merit badges.
Scouts may begin or continue working on swimming merit using either the old or new swimming merit badge requirements. Of all merit badge pamphlets and other helpful scouting materials and supplies. Merit badges pamphlets pdf american business american cultures american heritage american labor animal science animation archaeology archery architecture and landscape architecture art astronomy athletics automotive maintenance aviation backpacking basketry bird study bugling camping canoeing chemistry chess citizenship in the community citizenship in the nation. Finding your way badge for girl scout juniors the new. Rquirements as they appear in the music merit badge pamphlet. This merit badge will replace computers merit badge, but scouts may earn and wear both merit badges. Scouts who earn more than one of these badges may count the additional badges as electives. Summer is warmer than winter in each hemisphere because the suns rays hit the earth at a more direct angle during summer than during winter and also because the days are much longer than the nights during the summer.
As you enter the information, it inserts the same information correctly in all other appropriate places on the form. Merit badges are tools that scouts can use to pursue their individual interests. Fishing can become a lifetime pursuit, like golf or tennis. In water over your head, but not to exceed 10 feet, do each of the following. Orienteering merit badge requirements etrailtoeagle. Racing dive from a pool edge or dock edge no elevated dives from racing. Yeah, youd have your orienteering merit badge by now then wouldnt you james garrard. Enhancing our youths competitive edge through merit badges. Swimming merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet book. Rightclick on a workbook name to save or print the optional workbooks. Orienteering merit badge the new england orienteering club. Orienteering is a longtime component of scouting programs such as the boy scouts of america and. A courteous response, was received at the time, and in 2004 the merit badge book and requirements were revised after over two years of additional effort by ralph courtney of the north texas orienteering. An eagle required merit badge, swimming is a great badge for first year scouts.
Merit badge workbooks worksheets are not required but are tools that can help scouts organize notes, listen actively, and document their work. This workbook can help you organize your thoughts as you prepare to meet with your merit badge counselor. This is one merit badge you are sure to enjoy earning from the very start. Program areas outdoor skills this area offers nine merit badge programs which will enhance a scouts ability to live in the outdoors. Lord badenpowell wrote in his book scouting for boys, every scout ought to be able to tie knots. The work space provided for each requirement should be used by the scout to make notes for discussing the item with his counselor, not for providing the full and complete answers. Wilderness survival merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Jan 01, 20 set up a score orienteering course with 12 control points and a time limit of at least 60 minutes. Merit badge blue card properly filled out and signed off by your scoutmaster. Earning merit badges gives a scout the kind of selfconfidence that comes from overcoming obstacles to achieve a goal. Orienteering merit badge requirements requirements, worksheets, links, photos and more.
First, use the s and f posts at the start of the white oak trail to measure your number of steps for 100 feet. See merit badges for more details on earning a merit badge. The award of a merit badge is represented by a circular patch with an image representing the badge s topic. Scoutingbsaorienteering merit badge wikibooks, open. Conditioning plan in preparing for your adventure, proper conditioning is an essential component of developing. The hale lake orienteering course is a beginnerintermediate course, which starts at post s and finishes at post f. Orienteering merit badge class troop 28 providence. Orienteering is also a recognized sport at the olympic games, and thousands of people participate in the sport each year in local clubs and competitions.
My two recommended books are listed below, but there are several others available. These workbooks can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Camp kootaga has a tiered merit badge system to help you and your scouts. Soil and water conservation merit badge pamphlet 35952. There are a small set of required badges if the scout is to attain the top rank of eagle. The camping merit badge challenges scouts mentally and physically. This merit badge teaches crucial mapcompass skills every scout should master. Before you begin work on a merit badge, you must request approval from the scoutmaster and get a merit badge blue card on the front of the blue card fill in your name, address, city, troop, troop number, district and council. Archaeology merit badge class preparation page scoutmaster. Cupcalculator is a program which calculates scorings from race results. Merit badges are displayed on a sash which can be worn with the boy scout uniform on formal occasions. Scouts who complete the prerequisites, identified by each counselor in advance, can often earn two merit badges in one day. Boy scouts earn a merit badge and community service hours. Architecture and landscape architecture merit badge pamphlet.
As for beginnings, fishing has a long and interesting history. Any scout may attend the merit badge classes as long as he is there to learn, and can behave in a manner that demonstrates respect for the instructor and his fellow students. The merit badge program has deleivered knowledge, skills and career awareness to millions of youth for the last 100 years. Learn merit badge with free interactive flashcards. There will be 5 classes altogether, the last being oct. You may also be interested in eagle required merit badges or historical merit badges. Swimming merit badge 20092014 us scouting service project. This is not a class setting, and you may arrive anytime between 11. Merit badge day at the zoo is sunday, october 14, 2012, 12. Rob hill, in the presidio of san francisco is closed for renovation in 2008, but might be a fun.
Scoutingbsaorienteering merit badge wikibooks, open books. The leap from a 50 feet test 16 yards to a 100 yard and then a 150 yard test is immense. Orienteering merit badge requirements and worksheets. Camping helps the boy scouts of america deliver the promise of outdoor adventure to boy scouts. During the winter, the suns rays hit the earth at an. Swim continuously for 150 yards using the following strokes in good form and in a strong manner. Many kinds of fish are described here, along with many ways to catch themthere are always new challenges in fishing, and always more to learn. During the week at camp the pool will be available for what we call open swim. Family life merit badge boy scouts of america, northwest ga council, coosa district, troop 23. Requirements for the orienteering merit badge with worksheets. This will fulfill one requirement of requirement 7 only or the first class orienteering requirement.
Orienteering merit badge pamphlet pdf pdf book manual. Several open merit badges will be available during the evening and friday morning to. Give the signed application to your unit leader so your merit badge emblem can be secured for you. Scoutbook boy scouts orienteering merit badge requirements. Jun 24, 2016 the merit badge is an optional badge to explore special intereststopics and although you need to acquire a certain number of badges to achieve each rank, the scout can select which ones to pursue and when. Scoutingbsaswimming merit badge wikibooks, open books. Sheryl williams bsa nursing notes nursing tips school nurse office school nursing med school first aid tips allergy remedies runny nose medical advice. From wikibooks, open books for an open world merit badge pamphlet book. At the start of the new year, scouts who are beginning must use only the new requirements. This may be during the running of the course you set up for requirement 8. Messages for him eagle scout lasting memories note cards give it to me flag notes digital create. Scouts will earn two community service hours by showing an exhibit. Of course the orienteering merit badge booklet will provide lots of useful data for completion of the merit badge, however orienteering is a dynamic and growing sport in the usa and other literature is constantly being added to a growing list of available resources. At all times that scouts participate in a bsa activity, they must have the proper supervision.
For example, leaders can substitute the following from the boy scout orienteering merit badge for requirement 9 of the girl scout finding your way badge. Merit badge programs are organized into merit badge program areas as shown below. Troop 692 specifics troop 692 will purchase the merit badge pamphlets for all merit badges for rank and eagle required merit badges. Either the cycling merit badge or the hiking merit badge or the swimming merit badge is required for the rank of eagle scout. Things to remember to bring for this merit badge class. Download orienteering merit badge pamphlet pdf book pdf free download link or read online here in pdf.
Public bsa merit badges boy scout troop 468 largo, florida. Camp kootaga 2020 camp kootaga 2019 buckskin council. Swimming merit badge swimming merit badge pamphlet 35957. Choose from 208 different sets of merit badge flashcards on quizlet. In addition, troop 692 will purchase the merit badge pamphlet for one nonrequired badge, per year, per scout. Orienteering merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. Boy scout handbook, 12th editionsections on orienteering, outdoor. Safety at public pools, designated swimming areas and waterparks 20. Workbooks can help scouts organize notes, listen actively, and document their work. This badge will teach scouts about technology in the digital age. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. Orienteering merit badge four day lesson plan introduction the following the lessons have been designed to give the scout an understanding of the sport of orienteering and of the mental and physical benefits he can obtain through participation in the sport. Camping merit badge comments 4 this class is taught by appointment only. Cooking merit badge pamphlet boy scouts merit badges.
Camping merit badge camping merit badge pamphlet 35866. Swimming merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. The orienteering merit badge has a high level of difficulty. The requirements are the things that the scout must do, demonstrate, get tested or accomplish as required in the merit badge pamphlet. New for 2106, on march 12, neooc and the kenston community education center are teaming up for a scoutsonly merit badge workshop where scouts will pass most of the mb requirements, be trained by experienced orienteers, and then complete multiple courses. This will lay a suitable foundation for safety and first aid requirements 1 and 2. When one is asked the icons of scouting, the most commonly identified are.
Refer to the latest scouts bsa requirements book for merit badge. You still must satisfy your counselor that you can demonstrate each skill and have learned the information. Have a control hung 100 to 200 meters away, out of sight, but in a spot accessible via a straight line from the instruction site. Events verdugo hills council boy scouts of america page 2. Swimming merit badge helps and documents scouter mom. Swimming merit badge pamphlet, swimming merit badge. Three orienteering races at local state parks james garrard. Prepare the master map and control description sheet. Orienteering merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Swimming merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. The troop is currently working on the orienteering merit badge.
Requirements as they appear in the 2011 boy scout requirements booklet. Us boy scout 1st class orienteering req attackpoint. Please note the orienteering merit badge cannot be completed in one day scouts will have the opportunity to complete most of the requirements. Inventor nate ball demonstrates reverse rappelling over a pool using the. Find your merit badge requirements and worksheets here. If inclement weather disrupts the completion of any merit badge, completion of the course will be our priority. Read online orienteering merit badge pamphlet pdf book pdf free download link book now. More details about the phaseout of computers mb here.
However, the completion of the merit badges will not be sacrificed for the event. Application for merit badge reproduces bsa form 34124 this is a fillable pdf file that allows you to create merit badge application blue cards with names, merit badge names and unit and counselor information. Orienteering merit badge library by boy scouts of america and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The scout who participates in this program and does all the. Restricted to older campers the merit badges listed below take a great deal of time to earn and are geared toward older scouts and thus are restricted to years or older prior to arrival at camp. C lick a merit badge name below for the current requirements. These optional worksheets are used by summer camps, merit badge events, and individual scouts. Please remember to bring the required clothing for each of the requirements, pants and. Minimum age 12, scouts have earned either the canoe merit badge or the kayaking bsa award and have passed the swimming proficiency test.