MERIT BADGE CLASS SCHEDULE
MAY 2015
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Scout Conduct and Expectations
Participants are expected to show respect to the
Instructor and other members of the class,
participate without being disruptive, and obey rules
or a parent will need to attend the class with them.
Scouts must check in at the front desk and receive a
pass before being admitted to class. Please also bring
a pen to each class and a blue-card to the last class.
A scout must have all of his paperwork,
requirements, and projects completed in order to
complete the badge. The cost of registration is for
instruction and not for a signature on the card.
Be careful not to lose or throw away any work, even
after you have completed the class. Instructors are
only required to keep a record of completion for one
year so workbooks become your proof of completion
if you lose your blue card.
Cancellations
If your scout is unable to attend a class that he has
registered for, contact the Fitness Center BEFORE
the class is held. Once the first class has started,
there will not be a transfer or credit available.
REGISTERING FOR CLASSSES
 Register for all classes at afcity.org.
 Click “Fitness Center”.
 Click “Register for Activities”.
 Log in or click on “Register for Activities”.
 Click “Boy Scouts” and select badges.
Note: First cost listed is for AFFC members only.
Course Changes
All classes are subject to change. We will notify you by email of any changes that are made if you have
already registered for a class and it is changed. It is your responsibility to make sure we have a current email
so we can notify you.
If a class is canceled your money will remain as a credit for a future class. If a class is rescheduled, you will
automatically be transferred to the new class and notified of the new dates and time by email. If a class is
full, please contact the Fitness Center to have your son’s name put on a waiting list. Please do not ask to be
an exception to be included in a class as we cannot make exceptions to the class sizes. There are no makeup dates for missed classes.
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Contact Information
BSA Swim Lessons
Questions, concerns, or need more
information? Contact:
eulloa@afcity.net or call (801) 7633084 ext 223.
We offer lessons to helps scouts learn the basic swim strokes needed
to pass off the BSA Swim Test for First Class rank or Summer Camp or
to prepare to take the Swimming Merit Badge.
Contact information for merit
badge counselors:
affcmeritbadge@gmail.com
CLASSES NOT CURRENTLY
OFFERED
We do not offer the following
merit badges and do not have
counselors that can sign them off:
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Rifle shooting
Scuba Diving
Shotgun Shooting
Skating
Small-boat Sailing
Snow Sports
Veterinary Medicine
Water Sports
Whitewater
We are looking for instructors for
the following merit badges:
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American Labor
Animal Science
Farm Mechanics
Forestry
Horsemanship
Journalism
Surveying
Truck Transportation
Welding
You can register for these lessons under “Boy Scouts Swim Test
Lessons”. The next class will be June 1.
Parent Information
Free Parent Class
Do you need help understanding the Advancement process or how to
complete the Eagle Rank paperwork? Come to these classes and get
the help you need. The classes are free, but you need to register.
Class
Advancing in Scouting
The Eagle Process
Date
Friday, June 5
Friday, June 5
Time
6:00-7:00 pm
7:00-8:00 pm
Advancement in Scouting Binder
Every parent needs to help organize their scout’s workbooks and keep track
of where their scout is in scouting. This is the perfect solution—come check
it out! The cost is $15 and includes a coupon for $5 off a merit badge class.
Deals and Offers
Summer Deal
Register for at least 5 classes at the same time and email your receipt
number to eulloa@afcity.net. We will credit your account $2 per class to be
used for future classes.
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Free Merit Badge Sign-Offs
Saturday, June 13 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Counselors will be available to sign off any completed merit badges. Bring
your completed workbooks, proof of requirement completion, and a blue
card.
Any scout is welcome to come, even if he did not work on the merit badge
with our instructors.
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CLASS SCHEDULE
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Course Info
Description
American Business
Dates: May 22 & Aug 21
Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Cost: $9-$12
Counselor: Yvonne
American Cultures
Dates: April 17
Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Cost: $9-$12
Counselor: Yvonne
American Heritage
Dates: July 7
Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Cost: $9-$12
Counselor: Yvonne
American Labor
(Not currently offered)
Scouts are required to visit a bank and interview a staff member,
keep track of a stock for 3 months, and run a business for 3
months. This badge can be done in conjunction with the Salesman
and Entrepreneurship Badges.
Animal Science
(Not currently offered)
If you are a counselor for this Merit Badge and would be willing to
teach at the Fitness Center, please contact Edi at 801-763-3084 x
223 or eulloa@afcity.net.
Animation
(New class!)
This is a new merit badge that will be released sometime in the
summer 2015. We will begin offering it shortly after it is released.
Archaeology
Dates: June 23 & July 7
Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Cost: $9-$12
Counselor: Jen
Archery
Dates: Apr 13, 20, and 27
Time: 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Cost: $23-$26
Counselor: Brent
Scouts will have the opportunity to learn about Archaeology during
class. The home-work will be creating a time capsule and doing a
report on a career in Archaeology.
Architecture
Dates: June 5
Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Cost: $9-$12
Counselor: Yvonne
This class will cover Architecture history, in-depth plan review in
which scouts will learn about change and careers in Architecture.
All work will be done in class.
This is a fun class that will help scouts learn more about different
cultures. Before attending class, each scout must attend a festival,
celebration, pro-gram, exhibit or other cultural event and be prepared to share something he learned from it.
Scouts will learn about American history and cur-rent events.
Scouts need to find out about their own family heritage before
coming to class. This goes well with Genealogy merit badge.
If you are a counselor for this Merit Badge and would be willing to
teach at the Fitness Center, please contact Edi at 801-763-3084 x
223 or eulloa@afcity.net.
Scouts will learn to successfully use a compound bow, make a bow
string and an arrow from a bare shaft, and learn rules for archery
safety and safe handling of a bow and arrows. Scouts must be able
to pull back a 12 lb. draw weight bow and be willing to follow all
instructions. Supplies provided.
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Art
Dates: May 12
Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Cost: $12-$15
Counselor: Jen
Astronomy
Dates: June 10, 17, and
27
Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Cost: $18-$21
Counselor: Dana
Athletics
Counselor: Wendy
Automotive Maintenance
Dates: Summer 2015
Time: (4 hours of classes)
Cost: $21-$23
Counselor: Brandon
Aviation
Dates: Summer 2015
Time: (4 hours of classes)
Cost: $21-$23
Counselor: Brandon
Backpacking
Dates: Summer 2015
Time: (6 hours of classes)
Cost: $18-21
Counselor: Michael
Basketry
Dates: Summer 2015
Time: (3 hours of classes)
Cost: $21-$23
Counselor: Brandon
Bird Study
Dates: July 28 & Aug 25
Time: 5:00-6:00 pm
Cost: $9-$12
Counselor: Jen
Bugling
(not currently offered)
Camping
Dates: May 4
Time: 5:00-7:00 pm
Cost: $9-$12
Counselor: Edi
Scouts will learn more about art and present an art show during
the last ten minutes of class for their families where they will show
their art projects. All supplies will be provided.
Scouts will learn about stars, constellations, and the orbits of the
planets. Scouts will need to provide their own transportation and
means to attend the Clark Planetarium "Night Vision" in Salt Lake
City for the third class. (Showing is at 6:45pm and cost is $8)
Most of the requirements for this badge can be completed on your
own so we will not be offering it as a class. You can go online to
www.meritbadge.org and print off the workbook. Once the
requirements are completed, contact the Fitness Center to arrange
a time to meet with the counselor to get this badge signed off.
Similar to Personal Fitness.
More information coming soon!
More information coming soon!
Scouts will learn what equipment to carry on their backs and what
knowledge to have in their heads. The second class will be a 2-5
mile hike with full packs. The homework for this class includes
completing THREE backpacking treks and preparing a pictoral
report of each trek to present at the last class.
Scouts will learn how to weave and complete one project in class.
Two projects will need to be com-pleted as homework. Supplies
will be handed out in the first class for all projects.
Scouts will watch birds and learn to identify them by their
characteristics.
If you are a counselor for this Merit Badge and would be willing to
teach at the Fitness Center, please contact Edi at 801-763-3084 x
223 or eulloa@afcity.net.
This class will help scouts complete all of the paperwork for the
Camping Merit Badge, but will not complete the Merit Badge as
scouts must complete 20 camping nights and other assignments
associated with that requirement which can-not be done in class.
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Canoeing
Dates: Summer 2015
Counselor: Brandon
More information coming soon!
Chemistry
Dates: June 2
Time: 5:00-7:00 pm
Cost: $12-$15
Counselor: Jen
Chess
Dates: June 29 & Jul y 6
Time: 3:00-5:00 pm
Cost: $15-$18
Counselor: Edi
Citizenship in the
Community
Dates: June 2 & 23
Time: 1:00-2:00 pm
Cost: $9-$12
Counselor: Yvonne
Citizenship in the Nation
Dates: June 2 & 16
Time: 2:00-3:00 pm
Cost: $9-$12
Counselor: Yvonne
Citizenship in the World
Dates: June 2 & 16
Time: 3:00-4:00 pm
Cost: $$9-$12
Counselor: Yvonne
Climbing
Dates: Summer 2015
Counselor: Brandon
Scouts will be learning about chemicals and the equipment needed
to run experiments. They need to bring an empty 2-liter bottle
with a lid to class for an experiment. Cost includes supplies for the
class. ($3 supply fee included.)
Coin Collecting
Dates: July 28 & Aug 4
Time: 8:00-9:00 pm
Cost: $9-$12
Counselor: Jen
Scouts will learn how coins are made and the terms for collecting
coins. They will need to bring a coin collection to the second class.
Collections
Dates: June 19
Time: 2:00-3:00 pm
Cost: $7-$10
Counselor: Mati
Communication
Dates: June 1 & 29
Time: 6:00-7:00 pm
Cost: $9-$12
Counselor: Edi
Scouts will need to bring their collection to present to the class and
explain the details about their collection. No coin collections or
stamp collections because they are separate merit badges. Class
size is limited.
Scouts will have a great time learning how to play chess. They will
need to bring their own chess set. Homework includes teaching
another scout how to play and keep track of scores. Scouts need to
have a Chess Merit Badge Pamphlet for this class.
Scouts need to attend a city council meeting and complete 8 hours
of service. There will be other homework assigned and information
that Scouts will be required to find out about their community.
*Required for Eagle
This class requires 2 of the following: visit a national landmark
(There are some in most Utah communities), visit a federal facility,
or do research on a national monument.
*Required for Eagle
Most of the homework is done on the internet and includes
research to compare different countries to the U.S. All homework
can be completed by going to state.gov.
*Required for Eagle
More information coming soon!
Scouts will need to attend a public meeting such as a city council
meeting or a school board meeting, arrange to give a 5 minute
speech, and conduct a court of honor or campfire program.
*Required for Eagle
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Composite Materials
Dates: May 5 & 26
Time: 8:00-9:00 pm
Cost: $9-$12
Counselor: Jen
Cooking
Dates: June 2 & 23
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm &
8:00-9:00 pm
Cost $17-$20
Counselor: Jen
Crime Prevention
Dates: June 20 & July 11
Time: 1:00-2:00 pm
Cost: $9-$12
Counselor: Mati
Cycling
Dates: Spring 2015
Time: (7 hours of class)
Cost: $21-$24
Counselor: Nate
Dentistry
Dates: June 23
Time: 5:00-7:00 pm
Cost: $9-$12
Counselor: Jen
Digital Technology
Dates: May 20 & 27
Time: 4:00-6:00 pm
Cost: $15-$18
Counselor: Dana
Disabilities Awareness
Dates: June 20 & July 11
Time: 2:00-3:00 pm
Counselor: Mati
Dog Care
Dates: July 29
Time: 3:00-4:00 pm
Cost: $9-$12
Counselor: Bill
Electricity
Dates: Summer 2015
Time: (2 hours of classes)
Cost: $12-$18
Counselor: Brent
Electronics
Dates: June 2 & 3
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
Cost: $21-$24
Counselor: Wes
Scouts will learn what composite materials are and the precautions
they will need to take when working with them. They will complete
one project in class and then they will be required to do one as a
homework assignment as well as do a report on a career.
Scouts will learn about food-related illnesses and the food groups.
They will be required to plan 6 days of meals and find out how
much the cost is for food for the 6 meals. Scouts will also need to
prepare some meals at home. Part of the cost of the class includes
pre-paring some small meals in class. ($4 supply fee included.)
*Required for Eagle
Scouts will learn the role that everyone plays as part of crime
prevention. Homework includes collecting 10 articles on
crime/prevention efforts in our area.
Scouts need to bring their bike to the second class, ready for
inspection, and will do their first 10-mile ride. During the summer,
scouts will need to complete six more rides (one 10-mile, two 15mile, two 25-mile, and one 50-mile.
Scouts will learn about being a dentist and causes of tooth decay.
Scouts should have visited a dentist for a routine checkup before
taking this class and be pre-pared to discuss his experience.
Scouts need to watch three videos at www.nsteens.org/videos
BEFORE coming to class. They will earn the Cyber Chip while
working on this badge. (The Programming Merit Badge is very
similar.)
This class will teach scouts to have an appreciation for those with
disabilities. Scouts will visit a place that works with people that
have disabilities and observe 2 different locations about the
accessibility for people with disabilities.
Scouts will learn about dogs and they need to show how to take
care and train a dog. They must have a dog or have taken care of a
dog for two months. Requirements #4, #5, #8, & #9 must be
completed before coming to class.
In this class scouts will build a single-pole, double-throw switch
and connect it to a light. They will also learn how a home electrical
system works. Scouts will learn first aid for electrical-related
injuries.
Scouts will learn the basic theories and fundamentals of
electronics, how to work with electronic components safely, the
function of basic components, how to solder and how to draw a
schematic. A working electronic device will need to be assembled
to complete the merit badge.
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Emergency Preparedness
Dates: June 17 & July 8
Time: 2:00-3:00 pm
Cost: $9-$12
Counselor: Edi
Energy
Dates: Summer 2015
Time: (2 hours of classes)
Cost: $9-$12
Counselor: Brent
Engineering
Dates: Summer 2015
Time: (3 hours of classes)
Cost: $12-$14
Counselor: Brandon
Entrepreneurship
Dates: Summer 2015
Time: (2 hours of classes)
Cost: $9-$12
Counselor: Yvonne
Environmental Science
Dates: June 4
Time: 5:00-9:30 pm
Cost: $18-$21
Counselor: Mike
Family Life
Dates: June 8, July 13, &
Aug 31
Time: 4:00-5:00 pm
Cost: $12-$15
Counselor: Edi
Farm Mechanics
(not currently offered)
Fingerprinting
Dates: May 14
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
Cost: $9-$12
Counselor: Wes
Fire Safety
Dates: Summer 2015
Time: (3 hours of classes)
Cost: $12-$14
Counselor: Brent
First Aid
Dates: June 9 & 11
Time: 6:00-9:00 pm
Cost: $20-$23
Counselor: Mike
The First Aid merit badge is required for this badge. Scouts are
required to take part in an Emergency project or drill and a troop
mobilization exercise. Some of the homework for this is similar to
the Safety Merit Badge.
*Possible Required for Eagle
This class will develop critical thinking skills in the area of energy
use and its conservation. Home-work is a 2-week evaluation of a
home’s energy use.
Scouts will learn more about the different aspects of engineering
and what engineers do. They will de-sign and draw plans for a
piece of patrol equipment.
More information coming soon!
Please send a pencil and a flashlight with your son to the class.
Scouts will spend part of the time outside doing observations so
dress accordingly.
*Possible Requirement for Eagle
Scouts will be required to keep track of chores for 3 months, plan a
family project that will benefit their family and do a project with
their family. They will also need to conduct 1 or more family
meetings where specific topics are discussed.
*Required for Eagle
If you are a counselor for this Merit Badge and would be willing to
teach at the Fitness Center, please contact Edi at 801-763-3084 x
223 or eulloa@afcity.net.
Scouts will learn more about the history of fingerprinting and how
it is used for identification. Scouts will fingerprint themselves and
learn to analyze their fingerprints.
This is a fun, informative class where scouts learn how to be
prepared in case of a fire. They will con-duct a home safety survey,
conduct a family fire drill, and draw a fire escape plan for their
home. The second class will be at the AF Fire Station.
Scouts will learn the basics of first aid and CPR. They are required
to bring a personal first aid kit and the family first aid kit. Scouts
are required to have the First Aid Merit Badge Pamphlet.
*Required for Eagle
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Fish & Wildlife
Management
Dates: Summer 2015
Time: (3 hours of class)
Cost: $12 - $14
Counselor: Michael
Fishing
Dates: June 10 & June
12th
Time: 3-4:30pm & 911am
Cost: $15 - $18
Counselor: Bill
Fly Fishing
Dates: July 15 & July 17
Time: 3-5pm & 9-11am
Cost: $18 - $21
Counselor: Bill
Forestry
(not currently offered)
Scouts will research and report on various aspects of protecting
the various species of wildlife we currently enjoy in nature. This
merit badge is one of the elective merit badges for the World
Conservation Award and also for the William T. Hornaday Awards
for Boy Scouts.
Game Design
Dates: Jun 22, Jul 13, &
Aug 10
Time: 5-7pm
Cost: $20 - $23
Counselor: Edi
Gardening
Counselor: Jennifer
Scouts will design and build a prototype of a game using the
medium of their choice. They will need to keep a Game Design
Notebook in a 3-ring binder as part of this class. Scouts should
come to the first class with a game design in mind and be prepared
to explain it.
Genealogy (One-time
class)
Date: Aug 3
Time: 6-7pm
Cost: $7 - $10
Counselor: Edi
Geocaching
Dates: Summer 2015
Time: (3 hour class)
Cost: $12-$14
Counselor: Brandon
Geology (One-time class)
Dates: June 9
Time: 7-9pm
Cost: $9 - $12
Counselor: Jen
Scouts will be required to bring a pedigree chart, a family group
sheet, and a timeline of important dates in their lives. They will
also be required to visit a Genealogical library before attending the
class.
Scouts are required to get a fishing license and bring their own
poles to the 2 class which will be held at Highland Glen Park where
they will be fishing. See the website for more details when
registering.
Scouts will cover all of the requirements during class, including
tying at least two types of flies and casting. Scouts will be fishing
and must have their own pole and a current fishing license if
applicable. ($3 supply fee included.)
If you are a counselor for this Merit Badge and would be willing to
teach at the Fitness Center, please contact Edi at 801-763-3084 x
223 or eulloa@afcity.net.
We will not be offering this badge as a class. Once the
requirements are completed, contact the Fitness Center to arrange
a time to meet with the counselor to get this badge signed off.
More information coming soon!
Scouts will learn about rocks, minerals and mineral resources.
Scouts need to visit a museum or Geology department at a
University before attending the class.
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Golf
More information coming soon!
Graphic Arts
Dates: Summer 2015
Time: (3 hours of classes)
Cost: $14 - $16
Counselor: Michael J.
Hiking
Dates: Summer 2015
Time: (4 hours of classes)
Cost: $14 - $16
Counselor: Michael J.
Scouts are required to design and produce a printed piece using
one of the four printing processes as well as show his knowledge of
different types of binding. The second class will be from 4-6 and is
a Field Trip to a printing facility. The address will be given during
the first class.
Scouts must take five 10-mile hikes and one 20-mile hike on six
separate days. Plans for each hike must be presented at the first
class PRIOR to taking any hikes and must include map routes,
clothing, equipment, and food lists. Written reports are required
for each hike.
*Possible Required for Eagle
All of the requirements for this badge must be completed at home,
so we will not be offering it as a class. You can go online to
www.meritbadge.org to view the requirements and print a
workbook. Once the requirements are completed, contact the Fitness Center to arrange a time to meet with the counselor to get
this badge signed off.
If you are a counselor for this Merit Badge and would be willing to
teach at the Fitness Center, please contact Edi at 801-763-3084 x
223 or eulloa@afcity.net.
Home Repairs
Counselor: Brent
Horsemanship
Indian Lore
(One-time class)
Dates: April 27
Time: 4-6pm
Cost: $12 - $15
Counselor: Edi
Insect Study
This is a fun class that will help scouts learn more about some of
the Indian Tribes in our area. In class, scouts will play Indian
games, make an item used by a tribe, and make a model of a
dwelling, as well as complete all of the other requirements for this
merit badge.
Inventing
Dates: Jun 18 & Jul 16
Time: 6-7pm
Cost: $12 - $15
Counselor: Mati
Journalism
Scouts will complete two projects in class and will come up with
their own invention and build a proto-type of it to complete this
badge. Supplies for the two class projects will be provided. ($3
Supply Fee included.)
Kayaking
Dates: Summer 2015
Time:
Cost:
More Information Coming Soon!
If you are a counselor for this Merit Badge and would be willing to
teach at the Fitness Center, please contact Edi at 801-763-3084 x
223 or eulloa@afcity.net.
If you are a counselor for this Merit Badge and would be willing to
teach at the Fitness Center, please contact Edi at 801-763-3084 x
223 or eulloa@afcity.net.
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Counselor: Wendy
Landscape Architecture
(One-time class)
Dates: Summer 2015
Time: (2 hours of class)
Cost: $9 - $12
Counselor: Michael
Law (One-time class)
Dates: Summer 2015
Time: (3 hour class)
Cost: $12 - $14
Counselor: Jacob
Leatherwork
(One-time class)
Dates: May 7
Time: 6-8pm
Cost: $13 - $16
Counselor: Edi
Lifesaving
Dates: Jun 22, 24, & 25
Time: 6:30-7:30 & 6:308:30
Cost: $23 - $26
Counselor: Mike
Mammal Study
Dates: Summer 2015
Time: (2 hours of classes)
Cost: $9 - $12
Counselor: Michael
Medicine
Dates: May 5 & May 26
Time: 5-6pm
Cost: $9 - $12
Counselor: Jen
Metalwork
Dates: Coming Soon!
Time:
Cost:
Counselor: Brandon
Mining in Society
Counselor: Dana
Scouts will learn about landscaping and careers associated with
this. There will be projects to be completed in class.
Model Design & Building
Dates: Summer 2015
Time: (3 hours of classes)
Cost: $12 - $14
Counselor: Michael J.
Scouts will need to make two models, not from a kit, as part of
their homework. Scouts need to bring a mechanical pencil with
lead, eraser, drafting tools (a ruler, triangle, drafting com-pass, and
protractor), scaled paper, and a signed blue card to class.
Scouts will learn about the court system and what the job entails
to be a lawyer. They will also do a mock trial in the class. Scouts
will interview a lawyer and/or a police officer in class. Some of the
requirements correlate with the Crime Prevention Merit badge.
Scouts need to bring an item that is made from real tanned leather
to class and they will learn how to recondition it. Do not send
anything made from suede. All work will be completed in class and
all supplies will be provided.
Scouts are required to pass the pre-test (swim 400 yards) during
the first class in order to continue this class. If he does not pass the
pretest, he will be re-moved from the class and your account will
be credited, minus $7 for the pretest. Send an extra change of
clothes and a towel.
*Possible Required for Eagle
Scouts will be studying about different mammals in our area.
Homework includes visiting a Natural History Museum OR writing a
500-word report AND complete a project that will influence the
numbers of mammals in their area.
This class requires Scouts to visit a Doctor's office and find out
some information. They also need to volunteer at a health carerelated fair.
More Information coming soon!
This is a new badge! We will not be offering this badge as a class.
Once you have completed the badge requirements our counselor
will help you pass this off. Contact us to arrange a meeting with
the counselor or come to a Merit Badge Sign-Off.
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Moviemaking
Dates: Summer 2015
Time:
Cost: $14 - $16
Counselor: Michael J.
Music (One-time class)
Dates: August 1
Time: 1-2:30pm
Cost: $9 - $12
Counselor: Jennifer
Nature
Dates: Summer 2015
Time: (2 hours of class)
Cost: $9 - $12
Counselor: Michael
Nuclear Science
Dates: Summer 2015
Time: (2 hours of class)
Cost: $9 - $12
Counselor: Brandon
Oceanography
(One-time class)
Dates: June 9
Time: 5-7pm
Cost: $11 - $14
Counselor: Jen
Orienteering
(One-time class)
Dates: June 5
Time: 1-4:30pm
Cost: $15 - $18
Counselor: Bill
Painting (One-time class)
Date: May 19
Time: 7-9pm
Cost: $14 - $17
Counselor: Jen
Personal Fitness
Dates: runs May—August
Time: 10-11am
Cost: $22 - $25
Counselor: Wendy
Personal Management
Dates: starts May 18
Time: 4-5pm
Cost: $15 - $18
Counselor: Edi
Scouts will learn how to tell a story through movies. They must
provide their own video or digital cam-era capable of shooting
video. The second class will be a field trip to a motion studio.
Scouts must make a homemade musical instrument and bring to
class. They must also come prepared to perform a musical number
of their choice.
More information coming soon
More information coming soon
Scouts will be learning about ocean currents and climates and
making a model out of clay in class. They need to come prepared
to share a 5-minute speech or a 500-word report on an
Oceanography topic. ($2 supply fee included.)
Scouts need to provide their own orienteering compass (one with
the clear base plate). We will start inside, but the majority of the
class will be outside and involves a lot of walking so dress
accordingly. The class will finish at the south side of the Cemetery
by the Veteran's monument so please pick up your son there.
Scouts will learn the proper safety procedures when applying paint
and coatings. They will be painting 2 different surfaces. The cost of
the class includes a supply fee. Scouts should learn about a career
in painting before coming to class. ($5 supply fee included.)
Scouts need to be prepared to exercise in each class. They are
required to bring a copy of their scout physical to the first class and
a note from the Dentist stating that they have been seen in the last
6 months. This class is held every other week for 12 weeks.
*Required for Eagle
This class will require 3 projects: create a budget and track
finances for 13 weeks, track time for one week, and complete a
project plan. Please look for a note to come home the first day of
class regarding tracking finances.
Required for Eagle
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Pets
Dates: July 29
Time: 3-4pm
Cost: $7 - $10
Counselor: Bill
Photography
Dates: Jul 7 & Jul 21
Time: 8-9pm
Cost: $9 - $12
Counselor: Jen
Pioneering (One-time
class)
Dates: June 26
Time: 8-11:30am
Cost: $17 - $20
Counselor: Bill
Plant Science
Dates: Jun 19 & Jul 17
Time: 1-2pm
Cost: $9 - $12
Counselor: Mati
Plumbing (One-time
class)
Dates: Summer 2015
Time: (3 hour class)
Cost: $15 - $17
Counselor: Brent
Pottery
Dates: Apr 22 & May 6
Time: 7-9pm
Cost: $22 - $24
Counselor: LauraLee
Scouts need to show evidence that they have taken care of a pet
(other than a dog) for at least four months and be able to tell what
they do for that pet. They also need to read a book or pamphlet
about their pet and be prepared to write a report on it.
Programming
Dates: May 20 & May 27
Time: 6-7pm & 6-9pm
Cost: $18 - $21
Counselor: Dana
Public Health Dates: May
5 & May 26
Time: 6-7pmpm
Cost: $9 - $12
Counselor: Jen
Public Speaking
(One-time class)
Dates: August 4
Time: 6-8pm
Cost: $9 - $12
Counselor: Jen
This new badge will introduce scouts to a variety of programming
languages that make modern living possible. Scouts should go
online and review materials at www.boyslife.org/programming
before coming to class. ($3 Supply Fee included)
Scouts need to bring a SLR camera or a digital camera. They will be
required to take pictures and bring the prints to the second class.
HELD AT KIMBERLY PARK (990 N. 250 W. in AF)
Scouts will learn the differences in ropes, splicing, and how to
make rope, as well as complete four projects. Scouts will be
outside part of the first class and most of the second class so be
sure to send a water bottle and sunscreen. Be sure to check out
prerequisites for taking this class. ($2 supply fee included.)
Each scout will make a list of 10 plants around their home and 5
invasive/non-native plants in their area. The first class will be
outside so dress accordingly.
Scouts learn about home plumbing systems, plumbing-related
tools, and plumbing-related skills, including how to cut and thread
a steel pipe and how to clean out a sink trap. ($3 supply fee
included.)
Scouts will be making three pots out of clay and learn terms
related to pottery. Scouts will need to visit a museum between
classes. All supplies, including glazing and firing will be included.
($8 Supply Fee included)
Scouts will be learning about different diseases and prevention
along with treatments. They will be required to interview a Food
Service Manager. They will also need to do a report on a career in
the Public Health industry.
Scouts should come to class prepared to give a 3-5 minutes talk
about themselves, an 8-10 minutes talk about a subject of their
choice, and a 3-5 minute talk that includes visual aids.
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Pulp & Paper
(One-time class)
Dates: June 16
Time: 5-7pm
Cost: $11 - $14
Counselor: Jen
Radio
Dates: May 13th & May
20
Time: 7-9pm
Cost: $20-$23
Counselor: Wes
Railroading
Dates: May 5 & May 26
Time: 7-8pm
Cost: $9 - $12
Counselor: Jen
Reading
Counselor: Edi
Reptile & Amphibian
Study
Dates: Jul 28 & Aug 25
Time: 6-7pm
Cost: $9 - $12
Counselor: Jen
Robotics (One-time class)
Dates: April 25
Time: 9am-3pm
Cost: $40-$42
Counselor: Becky
Rowing
Dates: Summer 2015
Time:
Cost:
Counselor: Brandon
Safety
Dates: Summer 2015
Time: (2 hours of classes)
Cost: $9 - $12
Counselor: Michael
Salesmanship
Dates: Summer 2015
Time: (2 hours of classes)
Cost: $9 - $12
Counselor: Yvonne
Scouts will be learning how to make paper. The cost of the class
includes the supplies needed. All work will be done in class. ($2
supply fee included.)
Scouts will gain an understanding of modern radio
communications. Broadcast and hobby (Ham) radio will be
discussed and the services they provide to the community. Scouts
will need to make a detailed report of radio broadcast
communications in use today.
There are several options on homework from building a railroad
car model to planning a trip and taking a ride on the railroad. The
counselor will discuss these options with Scouts.
Most of the requirements for this badge can be completed doing
school work, so we will not be offering it as a class. You can go
online to www.meritbadge.org and print off the workbook. Once
the requirements are completed, contact the Fitness Center to
arrange a time to meet with the counselor to get this badge signed
off.
Scouts will learn about the protected and unprotected reptiles and
amphibians. THEY WILL NEED TO TAKE CARE OF A REPTILE OR
AMPHIBIAN FOR AT LEAST A MONTH AND CHART THE CARE
TAKEN.
Scouts will design, build, and program a robot as part of this fun
and interactive class. Scouts need to complete Requirement #3
before coming to class. Please bring a lunch and a water bottle as
this is a “working class” and there will not be a break for lunch.
($22 Supply Fee included)
More information coming soon!
Scouts will learn more about safe-ty procedures in their area. They
will need to put together a notebook of facts and stats as well as
complete a Safety Checklist of their home. This merit badge is
similar to Emergency Preparedness
More information will be coming soon!
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Scholarship (One-time
class)
Dates: June 17
Time: 5-6pm
Cost: $7 - $10
Counselor: Edi
Scouting Heritage
Dates: Jun 24 & Jul 29
Time: 2-3pm
Cost: $9 - $12
Counselor: Mati
Sculpture
Dates: Summer 2015
Time: (4 hours of classes)
Cost: $22 - $24
Counselor: LauraLee
Search and Rescue Dates:
Summer 2015
Time: (4 hours of classes)
Cost: $14 - $16
Counselor: Michael
Signs, Signals, Codes
Dates: June 20
Time: 10am-1pm
Cost: $14 - $17
Counselor: Dana
Soil & Water
Conservation (One-time
class)
Dates: June 15
Time: 1-4pm
Cost: $12 - $15
Counselor: Mati
Space Exploration
Dates: Jun 10, Jun 17, &
Jun 27
Time: 7-9pm & 10-11am
Cost: $28 - $31
Counselor: Dana
Sports
Counselor: Wendy
Scouts need to bring the following items with them in order to
complete the badge: a pencil, blue card, report card, proof of
extra-curricular activity, and note from the principal (See
requirements for what to have the principal include in the note
and for home schooled options. Check online at
www.meritbadge.org). Scouts will learn the importance of
education.
Scouts will learn about the history of Boy Scouting and the
founders. They will need to visit a scouting exhibit or museum,
interview former scouters and make a collection of scouting
memorabilia.
Scouts will sculpt two figures from clay and create a plaster mold.
Scouts will need to learn about careers in sculpture as homework.
All supplies are included in the cost of the class. ($8 Supply Fee
included.)
Scouts will learn more about search and rescue techniques. They
must complete the Online Training (ICS-100) before coming to the
first class. (This training must be completed in one sitting.) The
second class will be at High-land Glen Park where they will do a
search and rescue exercise.
Scouts will learn about different ways to communicate, including
signaling, Morse Code, ASL, semaphore, braille, sound and hand
signals. BEFORE CLASS scouts will need to lay out a one-mile trail
for their troop with six signs or markings.
This class will demonstrate how soil and water shape our world.
There are prerequisites to be completed before class so make sure
to check registration notes.
Scouts will learn about space, why we explore it, and how it
benefits mankind. Scouts will build and launch a rocket. The rocket
launch will be during the last class and family and friends are
welcome to come and watch. (Includes $10 Supply Fee - all
supplies included.)
Scouts are required to participate in TWO DIFFERENT sports and
record their training. We will not be offering this as a class, but you
can go online to www.meritbadge.org and print off the workbook.
Once the requirements are completed, contact the Fitness Center
to arrange a time to meet with the counselor to get this badge
signed off.
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Stamp Collecting
Dates: Summer 2015
Time: (3 hours of classes)
Cost: $12 - $14
Counselor: Dana
Surveying
Scouts will learn more about how to begin a stamp collection or
how to organize a collection that they might already have. Scouts
will prepare a stamp collection to display during the second class.
Sustainability Date: Apr
14 & May 19
Time: 7-8pm
Cost: $9 - $12
Counselor: Mati
Swimming (One-time)
Dates: June 6
Time: 9am-12:30pm
Cost: $20 - $23
Counselor: Mike
Textiles (One-time class)
Dates: July 21
Time: 1-4pm
Cost: $16 - $19
Counselor: Stephanie
Scouts will learn about sustainability in five different areas and
complete two tasks for each area. They should come up with their
own definition of sustainability before starting this badge.
*Possible Required for Eagle
Theater
Dates: Summer 2015
Time: (2 hours of classes)
Cost: $9 - $12
Counselor: Michael
Traffic Safety
(One-time class)
Dates: May 19
Time: 5-7pm
Cost: $9 - $12
Counselor: Jen
Truck Transportation
Weather
Dates: Summer 2015
Time: (3 hours of classes)
Cost: $12 - $14
Counselor: Michael
If you are a counselor for this Merit Badge and would be willing to
teach at the Fitness Center, please contact Edi at 801-763-3084 x
223 or eulloa@afcity.net.
Scouts must be a level 4 or higher swimmer and know at least 4
strokes. There will only be minimal stroke instruction so if you
need help with the strokes, please complete the BSA Swim Lessons
before taking this class.
**Possible Required for Eagle
Scouts need to get swatches of two natural-fiber fabrics, two
synthetic-fiber fabrics, and one cellulosic fabric and research the
origin, major characteristics, and general content of each type of
fiber obtained. It will be helpful if the scout writes these things
down as they will give a small report in class on a few of the
fabrics. ($4 Supply Fee.)
Scouts will demonstrate various aspects of theatrical involvement.
They will be required to write and direct a ten-minute play. There
may be other homework assigned. The homework coincides with
the Moviemaking Merit Badge.
Scouts will need to complete Requirement #5 BEFORE coming to
class. They will learn more about traffic safety and precautions that
are in place to keep us safe while driving.
If you are a counselor for this Merit Badge and would be willing to
teach at the Fitness Center, please contact Edi at 801-763-3084 x
223 or eulloa@afcity.net.
Scouts will demonstrate their knowledge of various weather
conditions, cloud formations, outdoor safety rules in different
weather situations, and diagram the water cycle. They will be
required to make a weather instrument and record weather
conditions. Scouts need to be prepared to give a 5-minute
presentation during the last class.
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Welding
If you are a counselor for this Merit Badge and would be willing to
teach at the Fitness Center, please contact Edi at 801-763-3084 x
223 or eulloa@afcity.net.
Wilderness Survival
Dates: Summer 2015
Time: (2 hours of classes)
Cost: $9 - $12
Counselor: Michael J.
Wood Carving Dates:
Summer 2015
Time: (3 hours of classes)
Cost: $15 - $18
Counselor: Michael J.
Scouts need to prepare a Personal Survival Kit as well as a First Aid
Kit. Scouts will need to construct a shelter and spend the night in it
as homework, providing pictures and presenting an oral report on
their experience.
Woodworking Dates:
Summer 2015
Time: (3 hours of classes)
Cost: $15 - $18
Counselor: Michael J.
Scouts will learn about different types of wood and when each is
appropriate for a project, identify different tools used, and how to
properly sharpen and care for those tools. They should bring a
piece of soft wood and a sharp pocketknife to class. SCOUTS MUST
EARN THE TOTIN' CHIP RECOGNITION BEFORE STARTING THE
CLASS. ($6 supply fee included.)
Scouts will learn about production of wood from growth to
creating a finished product. They will learn about tools and proper
care. There is a list of requirements that must be done before the
class as well as a list of tools they need to bring to class. ($6 supply
fee included.)
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BSA NOVA AWARD CLASSES
These classes will focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) for anyone ages 11-14. Scouts can earn
the BSA Nova Award if all work is completed as assigned. Girls are welcome to attend.
These classes will be held on Wednesdays from 10:00 am-12:00 pm.
If you are interested in completing all four classes, you can register for “All Classes Combined” and receive a discount.
The cost for four classes is $50-$53.
Course Info
Description
Whoosh
Dates: Jun 10th & Jun 17th
Time: 10am-12noon
Cost: $17 - $20
Focus: ENGINEERING.
Shoot
Dates: Jun 24th & Jul 8th
Time: 10am-12noon
Cost: $17-$20
Focus: SCIENCE.
Start Your Engines
Dates: Jul 15th & Jul 22nd
Time: 10am-12noon
Cost: $17 - $20
Focus: TECHNOLOGY.
Designed to Crunch
Date: Aug 5th & Aug 12th
Time: 10am-12noon
Cost: $17 - $20
Focus: MATH
Supernova Award
Scouts will need to earn one of the following merit badges to be able to earn this
part of the award: Archery, Aviation, Composite Materials, Drafting, Electronics,
Engineering, Inventing, Model Design, Railroading, Rifle Shooting, Robotics, or
Shotgun Shooting.
Scouts will need to earn one of the following merit badges to be able to earn this
part of the award: Archery, Astronomy, Athletics, Aviation, Rifle Shooting,
Robotics, Shotgun Shooting, Space Exploration, or Weather.
Scouts will need to earn one of the following merit badges to be able to earn this
part of the award: Auto Maintenance, Aviation, Canoeing, Cycling, Electricity,
Energy, Farm Mechanics, Motor-boating, Nuclear Science, Railroading, Space
Exploration, or Truck Transportation.
Scouts will need to earn one of the following merit badges to be able to earn this
part of the award: American Business, Chess, Entrepreneurship, Orienteering,
Personal Management, Programming, Radio, Surveying, or Weather.
Scouts must:
 Complete 3 NOVA Awards
 Earn the Scholarship Merit Badge
 Four other merit badges
 Complete six other specific requirements related to STEM
Once you have completed THREE NOVA classes you may ask the instructor for a
packet.
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