2016 Merit Badge Classes
Merit Badge
Requirements
Hours Capacity
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Aquatics
Aquatics Supervision
Must be at least 16 years old
3
4
Canoeing
Must be classified as a "swimmer" and have adequate physical strength
2
20
Instructional Swim
Offered in place of swimming for those not a swimmer, if the swimming test is passed, Scout will go into Swimming MB
1
10
Kayaking
Must be classified as a "swimmer" and have adequate physical strength
1
10
Lifesaving
Must have completed the 2nd Class requirements 8a-c and 1st Class requirements 9a-c
2
20
Mile Swim
Must be classified as a swimmer and have an adult leader to act as a spotter
1
10
Rowing
Must be classified as a "swimmer" and have adequate physical strength
2
20
SUP Award
Must be classified as a "swimmer" and have adequate physical strength
1
10
Swimming
Must be classified as a "swimmer" and bring a long-sleeve shirt and long pants
1
25
$25
Shooting Sports
1.5
24
$8
Rifle
Archery
It is suggested that Scouts be over the age of 13 with adequate physical strength and have experience in rifle shooting
1.5
24
$10
Shotgun
It is suggested that Scouts be over the age of 13 with adequate physical strength and have experience in shotgun shooting
1.5
16
$20
Handicraft
Art
Req. 6 will not be completed at camp.
Basketry
1
20
$5
1
20
$15
Indian Lore
1
16
$18
Leatherwork
1
20
$15
Metalwork
Long cotton pants (blue jeans) required
Photography
Pulp and Paper
Scouting Heritage
Req. 5 and 6 may not be completed at camp
2
12
$10
1
24
$10
1
24
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1
24
-
Sculpture
1
20
$20
Woodcarving
1
20
$12
Ecology
Astronomy
Req. 4 may not be completed entirely. Req. 8 will not be completed at camp
2
20
Bird & Mammal Study
Bird Study: Req. 5 and 6 may not be completed; Mammal Study: Req. 3 may not be completed
1
15
Energy/Electricity
Energy req. 4 and Electricity 2 and 9 will not be completed
1
18
Environmental Science
Req. 4 will need to be completed outside of the class
2
18
Fish and Wildlife
Req. 5 and 7 will not be completed at camp
1
18
Forestry
Bring notebook to mount leaf collection
1
18
1
18
Insect Study
Req 7 will not b completed at camp
1
18
Nature
Req. 4 may not be completed at camp
Geology
Oceanography
Reptile & Amphibian
Req. 8 will not be completed at camp
Soil/Water Conservation
Space Exploration
Weather
Req. 9 may not be completed at camp
Camping
Camping req. 4b, 5e, 7b & 9
Cooking
Req. 7 c, d, and e will not be completed at camp
Emergency Prep.
1
18
1
18
1
18
1
18
1
18
1
18
$15
Outdoor Skills
1
20
1.5
20
Must have completed First Aid MB. Req. 2c and 8c will not be completed at camp
1
20
1
20
Bring a copy of state fishing regulations and personal fishing equipment
1
20
First Aid
Fishing
Geocaching
Req. 7 may not be completed at camp.
Pioneering
Must have completed Tenderfoot Req. 4a-b & 1st Class Req. 7a-b and 8a
Search and Rescue
Req. 6a may not be completed at camp
Wilderness Survival
1
20
1.5
20
1
20
1
20
Trail to Eagle
Citizenship in the Nation
Req. 8 may not be completed at camp
1
20
Citizenship in the World
Req. 7 may not be completed at camp
1
20
1
10
Public Speaking
Sports and Fitness
Climbing
It is suggested that Scouts be over the age of 13 and in good physical shape
1.5
18
Personal Fitness
Req. 1b, and 8 will not be completed at camp
1
16
Sports/Athletics
Sports Req. 4 and 5 & Athletics Req. 3 and 5 not completed at camp
2
16
Merit badge books are required for all classes. Scouts may share books.
Merit badges change annually, Skymont will use the most current requirements.
$15