MERIT BADGES We strongly recommend that Scouts have their Scout Book, as well as Merit Badge pamphlet and/or have downloaded the merit

badge worksheets (see www.meritbadge.org) for each Merit Badge course being taken at camp.

Scouts should read their Merit Badge books before camp

MB pamphlets may be purchased at the Norton Scout Service Center o The Trading post has a limited number of pamphlets at camp (parents should call ahead to ensure books are available)

Scouts should recall that the buddy system is in effect at camp.

Find a buddy (it doesn’t have to be from our Troop) to go between Merit Badge classes.

The Emergency Skills Area is located to the right side of the Admin Building (not shown on the map)

Merit Badge/Program Prerequisites

Archery

Do NOT bring bow or arrows to camp

Req. 1c: Know local/state laws

May need extra practice time / shooting

Camping

It is recommended that Scout read merit badge book before camp & bring book to camp

Req. 4b should be completed before camp (proof from SM or ASM required)

Req’s 8d & 9b must happen outside of class

Bring proof for Req. 9a (and/or 9b)

Note: Proof of 20 days & nights of camping (letter from SM or ASM) (Partial MB earned if days/nights <20)

Bring camping gear, backpack and frame for inspection by counselor

Chess

Bring personal chess set (or buy at TP)

Req’s 3 & 6 must be done outside of class

Will require many chess games outside of class

Communications

Must allocate hours for ‘outside of class’ req’s

Req’s 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 must be done outside of class

Req’s 3 (5-min speech) & 7 (letter to editor, webpage or newsletter) should be done before camp

C.O.P.E. Must bring long pants (for high COPE areas)

Disabilities

Awareness

Requires 15+ hrs outside of class time

Collaborates with Easter Seals, Camp Sno-Mo

Badge only meets from Mon-Thurs at HV

Emergency

Preparedness

Must have completed First Aid MB (cannot take simultaneously with First Aid MB)

Req. 2c should be done before camp

Req. 8C: Bring (ALL!) items for Personal Emergency Service Pack & Family Emergency Kit NOTE: A picture showing all items of these kits might be permissible, if necessary items are seen.

Environmental

Science

Req’s 3b2 & 3f1 should be done before camp

Requires hours of observation outside of class

Lots of hiking around Reservation

Requires several written reports

Fingerprinting

May require additional class time depending on volume of Scouts taking this badge

Fire Safety

Req. 6 should be done before camp

Involves a Thursday visit to Gilmanton Fire Dept.

First Aid

Must have completed First Aid req’s from the Tenderfoot, 2nd Class & 1st Class Ranks

Bring items for Req. 2d’s (or make kit ahead of time) for Patrol/Home 1st Aid Kit (bandages [roller, adhesive, elastic, triangular, etc.], tape, alcohol swabs, gauze, moleskin, gel pads, antibiotic

ointment, soap/sanitizer, scissors, tweezers, safety pins, non-latex gloves, goggles, CPR shield and pen/paper)

First Year

Program

Fishing

Bring personal fishing gear (or buy at TP)

Must attend Monday cooking demo for Req. 9

Will require several hours of fishing outside class

Fly Fishing

Must bring personal fly fishing gear

Bring water shoes/ waders for standing in water

Must attend Monday cooking demo for Req. 10

Will require several hours of fishing outside class

Leatherworking

Bring (or buy at Trading Post) a kit for Req. 3 – recommend bringing, as TP has limited

supply

Motorboating

Must pass BSA swimmer’s test

Completed Swimming MB preferred

Older Scout

Morning Program Pre-Requisite Materials / Proof for Merit Badges

Orienteering

Bring a compass (or buy at TP)

Need non-class time for running courses

Recommended to bring MB Book

Pioneering

Must have completed Tenderfoot req’s 4a & 4b

Must have completed 1st Class req’s 7a, 7b, 8a

Recommended to have MB Book

Public Speaking

Will involve outside of class preparation time

Rifle Shooting

Do NOT bring rifles or ammo to camp

Req. 1f (Obtain a copy of the hunting laws for your state) should be reviewed before camp

May need extra practice / shooting time. .22 ammo is free

Rowing

Must pass BSA swimmer’s test

Completed Swimming MB preferred

Shotgun

Do NOT bring shotguns or ammo to camp

Req. 1f (Know local/state laws) should be reviewed before camp

May need extra practice / shooting time

Cost: $25 for MB. Additional shots: $2.50 for 5; $12 for 25

Small Boat Sailing

Must pass BSA swimmer’s test

Completed Swimming MB preferred

Snorkeling BSA

(non-merit badge)

Must pass BSA swimmer’s test

All personal gear must be approved by Staff

Swimming

Must pass BSA swimmer’s test

Must have completed 2nd Class req’s 8a-8c & 1st Class req’s 9a-9c

Req. 10c (plan for a swimming exercise program) should be reviewed before camp

Bring long-sleeve buttoned shirt and long pants

Bring belt, socks & low shoes

Must bring long sleeve buttoned shirt, long pants, socks and low shoes for Req.4. These items

will be in lake water – you may not want them back. Suggest that you not use heavy jeans, & have items a bit large. Req 4. Demonstrate survival skills by jumping feet first into deep water wearing clothes (shoes, socks,

swim trunks, long pants, belt, and long-sleeved shirt). Remove shoes and socks, inflate the shirt, and

show that you can float using the shirt for support. Remove and inflate the pants for support. Swim 50

feet using the inflated pants for support, then show how to reinflate the pants while still afloat.