Scroll down for a list of all of the current merit badges and their requirements. Cub scout advancement using scoutbook video scoutbook. Helps and requirements for scouts bsa merit badges. Photography merit badge helps and documents scouter mom. They explore the impact of lighting, exposure, depth of field, composition, angle, and other aspects of taking photos. By doing the requirements for the photography merit badge, scouts learn to safely and effectively record their experiences in pictures. Quicky look up the latest merit badge requirements for all. Space exploration merit badge requirements 1, 3, 4, 5a, 6a, 6b, 8 space camp uses estes brand rockets, which comply with all nar safety guidelines, but due to unpredictable weather conditions we can only offer one launch.
Boy scout merit badge requirements worksheets and counselor info for scouts bsa. To earn eagle scout, most of these badges must be earned although some. They are reproduced in part here under fair use as a resource for scouts and scouters to use in the earning and teaching of merit badges. April 16, 2020 scoutbook updates scoutbook change log.
Online merit badge university we have experienced professional counselors who have agreed to help all scouts receive an unparalleled experience. Occasionally, the requirements will not match those in the printed scout handbook, the annual scouts bsa requirements book, or some merit badge pamphlets because of the timing of their printing schedules. All merit badge requirements must be met while a registered boy scout or varsity scout, or a qualified venturer or sea scout. To earn a merit badge, a young person must work with a registered merit badge counselor. Workbooks have also been developed for ranks, cub scout belt loops, and webelos activity pins. This person can be another scout, your parents or guardian, a brother or sister, a relative, or a friend. However, a young person doesnt ask his or her cubmaster, scoutmaster or. Also keep in mind that the requirements are rarely identical. Merit badge requirements and worksheets boy scout trail.
Apr 08, 2019 you can monitor a scouts advancement easily with scoutbook. It is the responsibility of the scout to inform their scoutmaster their intent to begin a virtual merit badge and prepare as best as possible for the class. The scout should obtain a blue card from the unit leader and fill it out to the best of their ability. Then his advancement and the rank he is working on. Construction merit badge day atlanta area council boy. Here are some frequently asked questions about these important adult volunteers. Merit badges are awards earned by members of the boy scouts of america, based on activities within the area of study by completing a list of periodically updated requirements. They also learn how to be aware of things like fire exits and alert to dangerous situations when. You dont need to have had rank advancement to be eligible. Scout binder for parents will organize all of your scouts merit badge blue cards and more. Call chris malm for cub scout or scout bsa information.
Dec 20, 2017 all merit badge requirements must be met while a registered boy scout or varsity scout, or a qualified venturer or sea scout. Log in, click on my dashboard, click on your pack, click on pack roster and the scouts name. Cub scout advancement due to changes in policy during the covid19 pandemic, cub scout and webelos parents are now allowed to approve requirements and final completion for cub scout ranks and adventures. Below is a list of councils that are offering virtual merit badge opportunities for scouts. The requirements for this merit badge can be completed by doing alpine skiing, crosscountry skiing, snow boarding, or snowshoeing. Answers to faqs about merit badge counselors scouting. Get a signed merit badge application from your scoutmaster.
A scout can purchase pamphlets from bsa, find them in a troop library, or oftentimes check them out from a public library. At the start of the new year, scouts who are beginning must use only the new requirements. At mbu, scouts have an opportunity to earn three noneagle required merit badges while attending classes at harvard university. However, he or she should be satisfied that the scout remembers what he learned from previous experience. Just like earning a merit badge, a scout has to take the initiative to start the process to earn a religious emblem. Demonstrate to an adult the general rules for safe skateboarding by showing that you know how to wear the proper safety gear. Merit badge check off list boy scouts merit badges, boy. Scout must have a scoutbook profile in order to participate. In addition to the four required adventures listed above, complete. Search and rescue sar merit badge, kayaking merit badge, welding merit badge. Accomplishments before joining, or while a cub scout, do not apply. When its ok to complete two advancement requirements with.
The scout may attend the same public meeting, but to pass the requirements for both merit badges he must actively listen and prepare a report, and also examine differences in opinion and defend. Scout binder for parents will organize all of your scout s merit badge blue cards and more. Merit badge requirements us scouting service project. Apr 15, 2019 by doing the requirements for the photography merit badge, scouts learn to safely and effectively record their experiences in pictures. Oct 21, 2015 a scout who completed backpacking merit badge would also have at least six days of camping towards the 20 required for camping merit badge requirement 9, and those experiences would also qualify towards fulfilling the active requirements towards ranks, andor the specific activity requirements for scout 1 st class. Select the lion rank, then drill down to the adventure that the unit leadership is telling you that your scout has completed. Use the links directly below to find help for a specific badge.
You must have another person with you at each meeting with the merit badge counselor. Cub scout pack in singapore, majority are in school and the teachers are the cub scout leader and asst. The merit badge program plays a major role in the scouting advancement program. Each class will be hosted by an instructor and a moderator to follow youth protection guideliens.
Merit badge requirements and process scoutbook knowledge base. The merit badge counselor certifies completion of requirements and the merit badge patch is presented at a court of honor or troop meeting. The published guidelines for the methodology of the merit badge program and the role of the merit badge counselor is found in the guide to advancement, section 7. Merit badges are an important part of the scouting program. Scout must add the merit badge to their profile by starting a new merit badge in scoutbook and receive approval from their scoutmaster to participate before registering for the class.
Read the requirements of the merit badges you think might interest you, and. A meritbadge counselor doesnt need to reteach the basics of first aid. Site also features software for merit badge counselor tracking and unit finances. If you are interested in being a counselor for a virtual merit badge, please contact program director, thomas yang, at thomas. Merit badge webinar series art boy scouts of america. Based on different topics such as hiking, nature, science. The zip file also contains a text file listing the merit badges and the bsa assigned numbers and the file names of the gifs. Any scout may complete a portion of any merit badge online. All of the activities for each rank are in the cub scout handbooks. Learn about the many facets of law and even how to explore a potential legal career. Scoutingbsacitizenship in the community merit badge. A scouts guide to earning, wearing a religious emblem.
It is important to remember that leaders and merit badge counselors. These workbooks can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. It became a permanent national program in the late summer of 2018, at the start of the 20182019 program year. Have an adult member of your family read the webelos. The price of each program includes a site license for the whole troop or pack. These requirements should be used for all merit badges started after that date.
The requirements to this merit badge are ed by the boy scouts of america. The 10 best cub scout recruitment display ideas cub scout ideas says. Cub scout activities are centered around earning badges that are specific to each school grade level. Merit badge counselors are volunteers that are knowledgeable in the topic and understand the goals of scouting. 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. Scouts learn to plan and execute winter sports activities safely while working on the snow sports merit badge. Law merit badge worksheet law merit badge requirements law merit badge ppt. There is a range of badges and awards available to young people in the cub scout section. All parents will now see the leader approved and awarded check boxes. You can monitor a scouts advancement easily with scoutbook. An official boy scouts of america merit badge pamphlet has been created for the bsa by topic authorities for each merit badge.
The lion program was tested in 198 boy scout councils during the 20162018 program years. In addition to the five required adventures listed above, complete at least one elective adventure of your dens or familys choosing for a total of at. Byrequest programs have a minimum charge equal to eight scouts. Only those cub scout packs in those councils that wish to use the program could do so. The harvard college friends of scouting in conjunction with spirit of adventure council presents merit badge university mbu. First, you can contact your local scout office and they will be happy to provide you the information for merit badge counselors near you who can help you earn your next merit badge second, you can login to your scoutbook account where we are beginning to collect merit badge counselors. Checklists and forms help you stay on top of rank advancement and troop activities, while the 75page guide to boy scouts provides the important information parents need to know, at your fingertips. As with all cub scout ranks, you must first earn the bobcat badge to be eligible to work for this award. Art merit badge requirements the scoutbook team is excited to announce the upcoming release of activity logs, a faster way for units to track the progress of service projects, campouts, hikes, and long cruises. From the history of law to the role of juries, attorney and scout leader, danny thomas, leads our law merit badge tutorial. Achievement badges australian cub scout yellow record book. The purpose of the merit badge program is to allow scouts to examine subjects to determine if they would like to further pursue them as a career or vocation. Unless, of course, the parent is a registered and approved merit badge counselor.
Scouts will begin their day with instruction from highly trained experts. Many of the badges available are activity badges, which allow cub scouts to show their progress in existing pursuits, but also to try all kinds of new things and form new interests. Outdoororiented merit badges should not be earned completely online. Merit badge requirements and process scouts can learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, business, and future careers as you earn merit badges. Huntley meadows scouting adventures park authority. A scout who completed backpacking merit badge would also have at least six days of camping towards the 20 required for camping merit badge requirement 9, and those experiences would also qualify towards fulfilling the active requirements towards ranks, andor the specific activity requirements for scout1 st class. Counselors must be men or women of good character who are 18 or older. Right click on a workbook name to save or print the optional workbooks. There is typically a brief introduction indoors followed by a walk in the park. Merit badge requirements and process scoutbook knowledge. Apr 16, 2020 cub scout advancement due to changes in policy during the covid19 pandemic, cub scout and webelos parents are now allowed to approve requirements and final completion for cub scout ranks and adventures. This pamphlet has what scouts need to earn the nature merit badge. Advancement refers to the progress a cub scout makes toward their badge of rank. There are more than 5 merit badges, and any scout, or any qualified venturer or sea scout may earn any of these at any time.
Scouting at home northern lights council boy scouts of. Merit badges are awards earned by members of the boy scouts of america, based on activities. It is awarded to the cub scouts who completed the badge scheme and assessments criteria. Covers scout to 1st class under the new 2016 program. The pamphlets contain requirements, introductory information and supplemental reference text. Scout programs are available on both weekdays and weekends and last approximately 1.
Quicky look up the latest merit badge requirements for all 8 merit badges by name or category. The requirements for the safety merit badge help scouts understand how they can prevent accidents and crime. The following list of merit badge requirements is current as of january 1, 2014. Download and print any worksheet in seconds completely free. Sessions may be scheduled after school or on saturdays or sundays. Gaining a challenge badge involves accomplishing a number of more. Click a merit badge name below for the current requirements. Each one has two levels, so you can choose which level you would like to achieve. The requirements listed below are the current and official requirements of the boy scouts of america.
All worksheets are in pdf form and contain the requirements for obtaining any badge along with the necessary tasks needed to earn all bsa merit badges. Safety merit badge helps and documents scouter mom. Websites may be reproduced and used locally by scouting volunteers for training purposes consistent with the programs of the boy scouts of america bsa, the world organization of the scout movement wosm or other scouting and guiding organizations. A scout can begin taking merit badges as soon as they join a troop, but no merit badges are required for advancement until reaching first. Workbooks can help scouts organize notes, listen actively, and document their work. No glamping allowed heres what does and doesnt count. A merit badge counselors role is to assist a scout over the hurdles of the merit badge requirements and increase his awareness in the deeper aspects. Cub scout leaders, some parent are also involved and actively served as volunteer adult leaders val. What are the requirements to be a merit badge counselor. The current requirements for eagle scout, the highest rank in boy scouting, involve earning 21 merit badges including the. The construction merit badge day is one of the most exciting merit badge opportunities this year.
Scoutconnect heart of america council boy scouts of. Boy scout merit badges give scouts the opportunity to investigate around over 100 different areas of knowledge and skills. Merit badge requirements boy scouts merit badges, scout. Council fire duty to country duty to god footsteps. Can merit badge requirements be adapted since some elements cant be completed as stated right now. As a scout, scout leader, and having the honor of being asked th fill the role of scoutmaster regrettable only for a year for a troop in zimbabwe. And that means once a scout finishes the family life merit badge, he cant turn to mom or dad for a signature. For the most current and uptodate requirements, go to the bsas official merit badges page. A scout can begin taking merit badges as soon as they join a troop, but no merit badges are required for advancement until first class. Merit badge requirement updates from 2020 scouts bsa requirements 33216. The following tables shows which type each achievement badge is.
Click on the line labeled advancement, which will bring up a screen that has the various cub scout ranks shown. Find any boy scout merit badge worksheet or workbook here. The scouts bsa merit badge program allows scouts to explore more than 120 fields of knowledge. Remember as part of the grey wolf you need to have earned four level 2 achievement badges, one from each of the categories or groups.
If a scout is currently working on a merit badge under older requirements, he may complete the merit badge using those requirements. Carefully demonstrate how to fall to help minimize injuries. Scoutbook 2020 scouts bsa merit badge requirements. Online merit badge university atlanta area council boy. Please meet at bastoncook construction to begin the merit badge day. Requirements were revised effective september 1, 2018. Scouttrax advancement spreadsheets trax scout advancement. Nov 07, 2019 click on the line labeled advancement, which will bring up a screen that has the various cub scout ranks shown. For a list of merit badge counselors, you can access them two different ways. The requirements published by the boy scouts of america should always be used over the list here. Each scout can explore topics from american business to woodworking as he has interest.
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