Orienteering merit badge from the boy scouts of america. The requirements to this merit badge are ed by the boy scouts of. Printable requirements for orienteering merit badge. Reptile and amphibian study merit badge pamphlet 35941. Flyfishing troduction introduction flyfishing is a specialized form of fishing that emerged centuries ago, as far back as 1653, when sir izaak walton wrote the compleat angler, and perhaps to the time of the roman empire. By offering their time, experience, and knowledge to guide youths in one or more subjects, these volunteers help shape the future of our communities. Worksheets for use in working on these requirements. In water over your head, but not to exceed 10 feet, do each of the following. View orienteering merit badge ppts online, safely and virusfree.
The requirements are the things that the scout must do, demonstrate, get tested or accomplish as required in the merit badge pamphlet. Safe swim defense below needed for swimming and canoeing merit badge tests, and. Merit badge workbooks worksheets are not required but are tools that can help scouts organize notes, listen actively, and document their work. 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. It is much, much more than pacing back and forth between markers in camp. Explain to your counselor how scoutings safe swim defense plan anticipates, helps prevent. You may also be interested in eagle required merit badges or historical merit badges. Merit badge book library princeton, texas troop 229. A scout working on these merit badges should download the pdf file and use as a study guide for the final written test.
Class, and to earn swimming and leatherwork merit badges. Scoutingbsaswimming merit badge wikibooks, open books. 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 pamphlet current publication numbers and revision dates o. This will lay a suitable foundation for safety and first aid requirements 1 and 2. Scouts learn to navigate with a map and compass while working on the orienteering merit badge. The only significant difference is that as new merit badges are introduced, the requirements are posted here. Teach orienteering techniques to your patrol, troop or crew. 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. See merit badges for more details on earning a merit badge. The merit badge workbook can help you complete your requirements but you still should the work space provided for each requirement in the workbook should be used to make notes for discussing. Merit badge scheduler to be used by scouts, parents, and troop leaders for scheduling merit badge sessions at camp.
These optional worksheets are used by summer camps, merit badge events, and individual scouts. This workbook can help you organize your thoughts as you prepare to meet with your merit badge counselor. The requirements to this merit badge are ed by the boy scouts of america. Long before there was spin fishing or bait casting, there was flyfishing. 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. Set up a score orienteering course with 12 control points and a time limit of at least 60 minutes. 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. 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. Find your merit badge requirements and worksheets here. C lick a merit badge name below for the current requirements. Troop 692 specifics troop 692 will purchase the merit badge pamphlets for all merit badges for rank and eagle required merit badges. Rob hill, in the presidio of san francisco is closed for renovation in 2008, but might be a fun. Merit badge orienteering workbook orienteering, the use of map and compass to. Orienteering merit badge pamphlet boy scouts of america.
Supporting documentation or project work pertinent to this merit badge which may also include a merit badge workbook for reference with notes. 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. Orienteering merit badge with workbook pdf, current requirements, and resources. The most misunderstood aspect of merit badge instruction is that the merit badge is earned, not given. This workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet book. 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. At the start of the new year, scouts who are beginning must use only the new requirements. Merit badge counseling enhancing our youths competitive edge through merit badges why volunteer the bsa recognizes that the merit badge counselor is the cornerstone to the merit badge program. Orienteering merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Orienteering merit badge pamphlet pdf pdf book manual. They investigate what the various symbols and markings on a map represent.
Rightclick on a workbook name to save or print the optional workbooks. You should read the merit badge pamphlet on the subject. An eagle required merit badge, swimming is a great badge for first year scouts. There will be 5 classes altogether, the last being oct. Orienteering merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. Bsa advancement with pamphlet categorized under sports the orienteering merit badge requirements were last updated in get your adrenaline pumping with the sport of orienteering, and master the skill of reading a map and compass. You still must satisfy your counselor that you can demonstrate each skill and have learned the information. Orienteering merit badge helps and documents scouter mom.
Public bsa merit badges boy scout troop 468 largo, florida. Updated merit badge pamphlets now available through amazon. Merit badges june norcross webster scout reservation. Kayaking motorboating orienteering pioneering rifle shooting rowing. Earning merit badges gives a scout the kind of selfconfidence that comes from overcoming obstacles to achieve a goal. Swimming merit badge 20092014 us scouting service project. Orienteering is a longtime component of scouting programs such as the boy scouts of america and. The public library has always been a source for the merit badge pamphlets. Scoutbook boy scouts orienteering merit badge requirements. Workbooks can help scouts organize notes, listen actively, and document their work. If a scout has already started working on a merit badge when a new edition of the pamphlet is introduced, he should continue to use the same merit badge pamphlet and fulfill the requirements therein to earn the badge. Colleges merit badge colleges, which are also called fairs, weekends, midways, trail drives, or jamborees, are events where several troops and counselors meet and focus on teaching merit badges. Enhancing our youths competitive edge through merit badges. 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.
In addition, troop 692 will purchase the merit badge pamphlet for one nonrequired badge, per year, per scout. This presentation does not replace the merit badge pamphlet. Swimming merit badge swimming merit badge pamphlet 35957. This merit badge pamphlet is one in a series of more than 100 covering all kinds of hobby and career subjects. Boy scout handbook, 12th editionsections on orienteering, outdoor. Current merit badge pamphlet and requirement revision dates. Merit badges are tools that scouts can use to pursue their individual interests. Please remember to bring the required clothing for each of the requirements, pants and. The costs of the development, writing, and editing of the merit badge pamphlets are paid for by the boy scouts of america in. Swimming merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Requirements were revised effective january 1, 2009. Cooking merit badge pamphlet cooking fails, merit badge. Requirement 10 teach orienteering techniques to your patrol, troop or post.
May 19, 2020 join next weeks virtual artoree to work on the art merit badge boys life may 18, 2020 social distancing court of honor held in new eagle scouts front yard eagle. 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. This pamphlet guides scouts through earning their orienteering merit badge, where scouts will learn to use a compass and a highly detailed map to learn to navigate to various checkpoints on an unfamiliar course. As you enter the information, it inserts the same information correctly in all other appropriate places on the form. January, 20 requirements for the orienteering merit badge. These workbooks can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. And they get to participate in orienteering events. Through the merit badge program, a scout also learns career skills. It is made available for you to buy as a service of the national and local councils, boy scouts of america. 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. Merit badge orienteering northeast ohio orienteering club. Scoutingbsaswimming merit badge wikibooks, open books for. Orienteering merit badge information for scouts and leaders.
Prepare the master map and control description sheet. Orienteering, the use of map and compass to find locations and plan a. Scoutingbsaorienteering merit badge wikibooks, open. Orienteering merit badge pamphlet pdf this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. This may be during the running of the course you set up for requirement 8. Since libraries can legally make a limited number of digital copies of printed texts for purposes of noncommercial lending, you could partner with your local public library to get the pamphlets they have into a digital format that can be borrowed by the scouts. Orienteering merit badge class troop 28 providence. Orienteering merit badge book pdf pdf book manual free. The scout who participates in this program and does all the.