Merit Badge Class Schedule
Summer 2016
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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.
A scout must have all of his paperwork and projects completed in order to complete the badge. The cost of registration is for instruction and not for a signature on the card and scouts must have completed all requirements in order
to receive a signature of completion. DO NOT lose or throw away any work! Instructors are only required to keep a
record of completion for one year so these workbooks become your proof of completion if you lose your blue card.
Scouts must check in at the front desk and receive a pass before they will be admitted to class. If your scout is unable to attend a class that he has registered for, you must contact the Fitness Center BEFORE the class is held. Once
the first class has started, there will not be a transfer or credit given. There are no makeup classes.
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 CANCELLED 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 MAKE-UP dates for missed classes.
Please bring a pen to each class and a blue card to the last class.
American Business
American Cultures
(One-time class)
Dates: July 26th
Time: 1-3pm
We will not be doing this merit
Cost: $9 - $13
badge as a class. Scouts can work
Counselor: Edi
on the requirements and then
This is a fun class that will help scouts learn more
come to a Merit Badge Sign-Off to get the badge
signed off. Go to meritbadge.org for requirements. about different cultures. Before attending class,
each scout must attend a festival, celebration, program, exhibit or other cultural event and be prepared to share something he learned from it.
Counselor: Yvonne
Animation
Counselor: Becky
More information coming soon!
Architecture
(one-time class)
Date: June 21st
Time: 4-6pm
Cost: $9 - $13
Counselor: Yvonne
This class will cover Architecture history, indepth plan review in which scouts will learn
about change and careers in Architecture.
There is a prerequisite for this class.
Archaeology
Dates: Jul 12th & Aug 2nd
Time: 7-8pm
Cost: $9 - $13
Counselor: Jen
Scouts will have the opportunity to
learn about Archaeology during class. The homework will be creating a time capsule and doing a
report on a career in Archaeology.
Art (One-time class)
Dates: July 26th
Time: 7-9pm
Cost: $12 - $16
Counselor: Jen
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.
American Heritage
(One-time class)
Dates: July 26th
Time: 3-5pm
Cost: $9 - $13
Counselor: Edi
Scouts will learn about American history and current events. Scouts need to find out about their
own family heritage before coming to class. This
goes well with Genealogy merit badge.
Archery
Dates: Fall 2016
Time: 4-6pm
Cost: $26 - $29
Counselor: Brent
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.
Astronomy
Dates: Summer 2016
Time: 5-7pm
Cost: $18 - $21
Counselor: Dana
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)
Athletics
Automotive Maintenance
Aviation
Counselor: Wendy/Mike
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.
We are currently looking for a
We are currently looking for a
counselor for this badge. If
counselor for this badge. If
you are a registered counselor and would you are a registered counselor and would
be willing to teach this class at AFFC,
be willing to teach this class at AFFC,
please contact Edi at 801-763-3080 ext 423 please contact Edi at 801-763-3080 ext 423
or email eulloa@afcity.net.
or email eulloa@afcity.net.
Backpacking
Basketry (one-time class)
Bird Study
Date: In Progress
Time: 7-9pm
Cost: $16 - $20
Counselor: Michael
Date: July 13th
Time: 1-4pm
Cost: $25-$29
Counselor: Edi
Date: Sep 6th & Oct 11th
Time: 5-6pm
Cost: $9-$13
Counselor: Jen
Scouts will learn what equipment to carry on their backs
and what knowledge to have in their heads. Bring a loaded
pack to the first class. The homework for this class includes
completing FOUR backpacking treks and preparing a
pictoral report of each trek to present at the last class.
Camping (One-Time Class)
Date: July 19th
Time: 1-3pm
Cost: $9 - $13
Counselor: Edi
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 cannot be done in class.
Citizenship in the Community
Dates: Aug 16th & Sep 6th
Time: 4-5pm
Cost: $9 - $13
Counselor: Edi
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
Scouts will learn how to weave and complete three
projects in class. All supplies are included for the
three projects.
Chemistry (one-time class)
Dates: September 13th
Time: 5-7pm
Cost: $12 - $16
Counselor: Jen
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.)
Citizenship in the Nation
Dates: Aug 16th & Aug 30th
Time: 5-6pm
Cost: $9 - $13
Counselor: Edi
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
Coin Collecting
Collections (one-time class)
Dates: Aug 2nd & Aug 9th
Time: 8-9pm
Cost: $9 - $13
Counselor: Jen
Dates: July 21st
Time: 7-8pm
Cost: $7 - $10
Counselor: Mati
Scouts will learn how coins are made and the terms Scouts will need to bring their collection to present
to the class and explain the details about their colfor collecting coins. They will need to bring a coin
lection. No coin collections or stamp collections
collection to the second class.
because they are separate merit badges. Class
size is limited.
Composite Materials
Dates: Aug 16th & Sep 6th
Time: 7-8pm
Cost: $14 - $18
Counselor: Jen
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. ($5 Supply Fee included)
Scouts will watch birds and learn to identify them by
their characteristics. Fun class!
Chess
Dates: Jul 12th & Jul 15th
Time: 1-3pm
Cost: $16 - $20
Counselor: Edi
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.
Citizenship in the World
Dates: Aug 16th & Aug 30th
Time: 6-7pm
Cost: $9 - $13
Counselor: Edi
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
Communication
Dates: Jul 25th & Aug 15th
Time: 6-7pm
Cost: $9 - $13
Counselor: Edi
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
Cooking
Crime Prevention
Dates: Fall 2016
Time:
Cost: $17-$21
Counselor: Stephanie
Dates: Jun 23rd & Jul 14th
Time: 6-7pm
Cost: $9-$13
Counselor: Mati
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 preparing 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.
Cycling
Dentistry (one-time class)
Digital Technology
Counselor: Nate
Dates: July 12th
Time: 5-7pm
Cost: $9 - $13
Counselor: Jen
Dates: Fall 2016
Time: 5-7pm
Cost: $16 - $20
Counselor: Dana
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 prepared 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.)
Scouts will need to complete seven
rides (two 10-mile, two 15-mile, two
25-mile, and one 50-mile.) Once they have completed these rides, contact us and we can arrange
a time for you to meet with a counselor to complete
the rest of the requirements for this badge.
**Possible Required for Eagle
Disabilities Awareness
Dates: Fall 2016
Time: 5-6pm
Cost: $9-$13
Counselor: Mati
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.
Electronics
Dates: Jun 23rd & Jun 30th
Time: 7-9pm & 7-8:30pm
Cost: $21-$25
Counselor: Wes
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.
Dog Care
Dates: July 6th
Time: 2-3pm
Cost: $7 - $10
Counselor: Bill
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.
Emergency Preparedness
Dates: Jul 25th & Aug 22nd
Time: 5-6pm
Cost: $9 - $13
Counselor: Edi
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
Electricity
Dates: Jun 15th & Jun 30th
Time: 1-3pm
Cost: $18 -$22
Counselor: Brent
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 EARN THE
ENERGY MERIT BADGE AT THE SAME TIME.
Energy
Dates: Jun 15th & Jun 30th
Time: 1-3pm
Cost: $18-$22
Counselor: Brent
This class will develop critical thinking skills in the
area of energy use and it's conservation. Homework is a 2-week evaluation of a home’s energy
use. SCOUTS WILL EARN THE ELECTERICITY
MERIT BADGE AT THE SAME TIME.
Engineering
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Science
Dates: Aug 11th & Aug 18th
Time: 6:30-8pm
Cost: $12-$16
Counselor: Mike
Counselor: Yvonne
(One-time class)
Scouts will start their own business
and run it for at least a month and
show proof that they did so with
Scouts will learn about the field of engineering photos and receipts. When you have completed
and the different types of engineers. They will the requirements, contact us to meet with an indraw a plan to improve a piece of troop equip- structor.
ment.
Dates: August 25th
Time: 5-9:30pm
Cost: $20 - $25
Counselor: Mike
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 Required for Eagle
Family Life
Dates: In Progress
Time: 5-6pm
Cost: $12 - $16
Counselor: Edi/Nate
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.
Fingerprinting
(One-time class)
Dates: September 1st
Time: 7-8:30pm
Cost: $9-$13
Counselor: Wes
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.
Required for Eagle
First Aid
Fish & Wildlife Management
Dates: Aug 2nd & Aug 9th
Time: 6-9pm
Cost: $24 - $28
Counselor: Mike
Dates: Fall 2016
Time: 1-2pm
Cost: $9 - $13
Counselor: Brett
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
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.
Complete Req. #8 and chose options for Req #5,
#6, & #7 before coming to class.
Fire Safety
Dates: fall 2016
Time: (3 hours of classes)
Cost: $12 - $16
Counselor: Brent
This is a fun, informative class where scouts learn
how to be prepared in case of a fire. They will conduct 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.
Fishing
Dates: July 7th & 8th
Time: 2-3pm & 9-11am
Cost: $12 - $16
Counselor: Bill
Scouts are required to get a fishing
license and bring their own poles to the 2nd class
which will be held at Highland Glen Park where
they will be fishing. See the website for more details
when registering.
Fly Fishing
Game Design
Dates: July 15th & 16th
Time: 3-5pm & 9-11am
Cost: $18 - $22
Counselor: Bill
Dates: Jun 20, Jul 18, Aug 8
Time: 2-4pm
Cost: $25 - $30
Counselor: Edi
Scouts will design and build a
prototype of a game using the medium of their
Scouts will cover all of the requirements during
class, including tying at least two types of flies and choice. They will need to keep a Game Design
casting. Scouts will be fishing and must have their Notebook in a 3-ring binder as part of this class.
own pole and a current fishing license if applicable. Scouts should come to the first class with a game
design in mind and be prepared to explain it.
($3 supply fee included.)
Gardening
Counselor: Jennifer
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.
Genealogy (One-time class)
Geocaching
Geology (one-time class)
Date: July 20th
Time: 5-6pm
Cost: $7 - $10
Counselor: Edi
Dates: July 14th
Time: 3-6pm
Cost: $12-$16
Counselor: Edi
Dates: September 27th
Time: 7-9pm
Cost: $9 - $13
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.
Graphic Arts
Dates: Fall 2016
Time: (3 hours of classes)
Cost: $12 - $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.
Indian Lore (One-time class)
Dates: July 27th
Time: 1-3pm
Cost: $12 - $16
Counselor: Edi
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.
Landscape Architecture
(One-time class)
Dates: Fall 2016
Time: 7-9pm
Cost: $9 - $13
Counselor: Michael
Scouts will learn about landscaping and careers
associated with this. There will be projects to be
completed in class.
Lifesaving
Dates: July 18th, 19th, & 21st
Time: 6:30-7:30 & 6:30-8:30
Cost: $24 - $29
Counselor: Mike
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 removed 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 must complete Req. #7 and Req. #9 BEFORE COMING TO CLASS. All other requirements will be completed in class. SCOUTS MUST
BRING THEIR OWN GPS UNIT and small containers to make CITO containers.
Scouts will learn about rocks, minerals and mineral
resources. Scouts need to visit a museum with a
rock/mineral collection or Geology department at a
University before attending the class.
Hiking
Home Repairs
Dates: In Progress
Time: 4-5pm
Cost: $9 - $13
Counselor: Michael J.
Counselor: Brent
All of the requirements for this
badge must be completed at home,
so we will not be offering it as a
Scouts must take five 10-mile hikes and
one 20-mile hike on six separate days. Plans for each hike class. You can go online to www.meritbadge.org to
must be presented at the first class PRIOR to taking any
view the requirements and print a workbook. Once
hikes and must include map routes, clothing, equipment,
the requirements are completed, contact the Fitand food lists. Written reports are required for each hike.
ness Center to arrange a time to meet with the
**Possible Required for Eagle
counselor to get this badge signed off.
Insect Study
Dates: Jul 16th & Jul 30th
Time: 9-10am
Cost: $9-$13
Counselor: Brett
Scouts will need to raise an insect from a larvae
and observe 20 insects and make a scrapbook
before coming to the first class.
Law (One-time class)
Dates: Fall 2016
Time: 5-8pm
Cost: $12 - $16
Counselor: David
Scouts will learn more about what it takes to be in
the law profession, including a mock trial.
Mammal Study
Counselor: Brett
Scouts will learn about different
mammals in our area and visit a
Natural History Museum OR writing
a 500-word report AND complete a project that will
influence the numbers of mammals in their area.
Class Information coming soon!
Inventing
Dates: Jun 23rd & Jul14th
Time: 7-8pm
Cost: $12 - $16
Counselor: Mati
Scouts will complete two projects in class and will
come up with their own invention and build a prototype of it to complete this badge. Supplies for the
two class projects will be provided. ($3 Supply Fee
included.)
Leatherwork
(One-time class)
Dates: July 27th
Time: 3-5pm
Cost: $13 - $17
Counselor: Edi
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.
Medicine
Dates: Jul 19th & Aug 9th
Time: 6-7pm
Cost: $9 - $13
Counselor: Jen
This class requires Scouts to visit a Doctor's office
and find out some information. They also need to
volunteer at a health care-related fair.
Mining in Society
Counselor: Dana
This is a brand new badge!! We
will not be offering this badge as a
class. Once you have completed
the requirements for this badge our counselor
would be happy to help you get this passed off.
Please contact us to arrange a time to meet with
the counselor or come to a Merit Badge Sign-Off.
Music (One-time class)
Dates: Fall 2016
Time: 1-2:30pm
Cost: $9 - $13
Counselor: Jennifer
Scouts must make a homemade musical instrument and bring to class. They must also come
prepared to perform a musical number of their
choice.
Model Design & Building
Dates: Spring 2017
Time: 8-9pm
Cost: $12 - $16
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 compass, and protractor), scaled paper, and a signed
blue card to class.
Nature
Dates: Fall 2016
Time: 9-10am
Cost: $9-$13
Counselor: Brett
Scouts will identify birds, mammals, spiders, plants, soils, and rocks. Some will
need to be in a collection. BEFORE COMING TO
THE FIRST CLASS scouts should identify what
options they want to complete for Requirement #4
and come to the first class prepared to tell.
Moviemaking
Dates: Fall 2016
Time: 4-5pm & 4-6pm Field Trip
Cost: $15 - $18
Counselor: Michael J.
Scouts will learn how to tell a story through movies.
They must provide their own video or digital camera capable of shooting video. The second class
will be a field trip to a motion studio.
Oceanography
(one-time class)
Dates: September 27th
Time: 5-7pm
Cost: $9 - $13
Counselor: Jen
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.
Orienteering
Painting (one-time class)
Personal Fitness
(One-time class)
Date: August 16th
Time: 5-7pm
Cost: $12 - $16
Counselor: Jen
Dates: In Progress
Time: 8-9am
Cost: $30-$35
Counselor: Wendy
Dates: July 11th
Time: 2-5:30pm
Cost: $15 - $19
Counselor: Bill
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.
Personal Management
Dates: In Progress
Time: 4-5pm
Cost: $16 - $20
Counselor: Edi/Nate
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
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. ($3 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
Pets (one-time class)
Photography
Dates: July 6th
Time: 2-3pm
Cost: $7 - $10
Counselor: Bill
Dates: Sep 6th & Oct 11th
Time: 8-9pm
Cost: $9 - $13
Counselor: Jen
Scouts need to show evidence that they have taken Scouts need to bring a SLR camera or a digital
care of a pet (other than a dog) for at least four
camera. They will need to take pictures and bring
months and be able to tell what they do for that pet. the prints to the second class.
They also need to read a book or pamphlet about
their pet and be prepared to write a report on it.
Pioneering (one-time class)
Plant Science
Plumbing (one-time class)
Dates: July 21st and July 22nd
Time: 2-3pm & 9-11am
Cost: $12 - $16
Counselor: Bill
Dates: Fall 2016
Time: 1-2pm
Cost: $9 - $13
Counselor: Mati
Dates: Fall 2016
Time: 1-4pm
Cost: $15 - $19
Counselor: Brent
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.
Pottery
We are currently looking for a
counselor for this badge. If
you are a registered counselor and would be willing to teach this class
at AFFC, please contact Edi at 801-7633080 ext 423 or email eulloa@afcity.net.
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.)
Programming
Public Health
Dates: Fall 2016
Time: 7-9pm
Cost: $19 - $23
Counselor: Dana
Dates: Jul 19th & Aug 9th
Time: 7-8pm
Cost: $9 - $13
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 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.
Public Speaking
Pulp & Paper
(one-time class)
(One-time class)
Dates: August 23rd
Dates: July 26th
Time: 5-7pm
Time: 5-7pm
Cost: $9 - $13
Cost: $9 - $13
Counselor: Jen
Counselor: Jen
Scouts should come to class prepared to give a 3-5
minutes talk about themselves, an 8-10 minutes talk Scouts will be learning how to make paper. The
about a subject of their choice, and a 3-5 minute
cost of the class includes the supplies needed. All
talk that includes visual aids.
work will be done in class. ($2 supply fee included.)
Radio
Dates: Fall 2016
Time: 7-9pm & 7-8:30pm
Cost: $20-$24
Counselor: Wes
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. (Includes $5 Fee)
Railroading
Reading
Reptile & Amphibian Study
Dates: Jul 19th & Aug 9th
Time: 5-6pm
Cost: $9 - $13
Counselor: Jen
Counselor: Edi
Dates: Sep 6th & Oct 11th
Time: 6-7pm
Cost: $9 - $13
Counselor: Jen
Most of the requirements for this
badge can be completed doing
school work, so we will not be
There are several options on homework from build- offering it as a class. You can go online to
ing a railroad car model to planning a trip and taking www.meritbadge.org and print off the workbook.
Once the requirements are completed, contact the
a ride on the railroad. The counselor will discuss
Fitness Center to arrange a time to meet with the
these options with Scouts.
counselor to get this badge signed off.
Robotics (one-time class)
Dates: Summer 2016
Time: 9am-3pm
Cost: $45-$50
Counselor: Becky
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. ($25 Supply Fee included)
Safety
Dates: Jul 25th & Aug 22nd
Time: 4-5pm
Cost: $9 - $13
Counselor: Edi
Scouts will learn more about safety 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
Scholarship (One-time class)
Scouting Heritage
Dates: Fall 2016
Time: 4-5pm
Cost: $7 - $10
Counselor: Edi
Dates: Jul 1st & Aug 5th
Time: 2-3pm
Cost: $9 - $13
Counselor: Mati
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.
Search and Rescue
Signs, Signals, Codes
Dates: Fall 2016
Time: 4-6pm
Cost: $16- $20
Counselor: Michael
Dates: July 23rd
Time: 10am-1pm
Cost: $16 - $20
Counselor: Dana
Scouts will learn more about search and rescue techniques. Become familiar with the Incident command system before coming to the first class. The second class
will be at Highland Glen Park where they will do a search
and rescue exercise.
Space Exploration
Dates: Fall 2016
Time: 7-9pm & 10-11am
Cost: $30 - $35
Counselor: Dana
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 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.
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.
Salesmanship
Counselor: Yvonne
Scouts will prepare and present a
sales presentation, interview a
salesperson or a store owner, and
write a report on a career in sales. Once all requirements are completed, contact the Fitness
Center and arrange a time to meet with the counselor.
Sculpture
We are currently looking for a
counselor for this badge. If
you are a registered counselor and would be willing to teach this class
at AFFC, please contact Edi at 801-7633080 ext 423 or email eulloa@afcity.net.
Soil & Water Conservation
(one-time class)
Dates: July 13th
Time: 4-7pm
Cost: $12 - $16
Counselor: Mati
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.
Sports
Stamp Collecting
Counselor: Wendy
Counselor: Dana
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.
Scouts need to learn about stamp
collecting and then prepare a
stamp collection for display. When
you complete all of the requirements, contact the
Fitness Center to arrange a time to meet with the
instructor.
Sustainability
Date: Jun 30th & Jul 21st
Time: 6-7pm
Cost: $9 - $13
Counselor: Mati
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
Swimming (one-time)
Dates: June 30th
Time: 6-9:30pm
Cost: $20 - $24
Counselor: Mike
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
Traffic Safety
Dates: Fall 2016
(one-time class)
Time: (2 hours of classes)
Dates: August 2nd
Cost: $9 - $13
Time: 5-7pm
Counselor: Michael
Cost: $9 - $13
Scouts will demonstrate various
Counselor: Jen
aspects of theatrical involvement. They will be
required to write and direct a ten-minute play. There Scouts will need to complete Requirement #5 BEmay be other homework assigned. The homework
FORE coming to class. They will learn more about
coincides with the Moviemaking Merit Badge.
traffic safety and precautions that are in place to
keep us safe while driving.
Wilderness Survival
Wood Carving
Dates: Fall 2016
Time: (2 hours of classes)
Cost: $9 - $13
Counselor: Michael J.
Dates: Fall 2016
Time: (2 hours of classes)
Cost: $17 - $21
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.
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. ($8 supply fee included.)
Textiles (one-time class)
Dates: Fall 2016
Time: 4-7pm
Cost: $15 - $19
Counselor: Stephanie
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. ($3 Supply Fee.)
Weather
Dates: Fall 2016
Time: 9-10am
Cost: $9 - $13
Counselor: Brett
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.
Woodworking
Dates: Fall 2016
Time: (4 hours of classes)
Cost: $22 - $26
Counselor: Michael J.
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.)
Introducing our BSA NOVA Award 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!
Shoot!
Dates: June 16th & 23rd
Time: 2-4pm
Cost: $20 - $24
Focus: SCIENCE.
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.
Designed to Crunch!
Date: Aug 10th & 11th
Time: 10am-12noon
Cost: $20 - $24
Focus: MATH
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.
Start Your Engines!
Dates: July 19th & 20th
Time: 2-4pm
Cost: $20 - $24
Focus: TECHNOLOGY.
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,
Motorboating, Nuclear Science, Railroading, Space
Exploration, or Truck Transportation.
Register for ALL CLASSES
COMBINED to receive a
discount: $64-$80 for all
four classes.
Receive a patch for the first module and a pin for each additional.
Whoosh!
Dates: Aug 3rd & 4th
Time: 2-4pm
Cost: $20 - $24
Focus: ENGINEERING.
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.
Supernova Award
Scouts must complete THREE
NOVA awards, earn the Scholarship Merit Badge as well as
FOUR other merit badges, and
complete SIX other specific requirements related to STEM.
Once you have completed THREE NOVA classes you may ask the instructor for a packet.
All workbooks and requirements can be found at
http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Merit_Badge_Worksheets
Register for all classes at
www.afcity.org
Click on “Things To Do” tab
Click on Boy Scouts link
Click on “Click here” to register
Log in or Click on “Register for activities”
Click on “Boy Scouts” and select badges
***First cost listed is for AFFC
members only
FREE Parent Classes!!
Do you need help understanding the Advancement process or how to complete
the Eagle Rank paperwork?? Classes
are FREE but you must register in order
to receive the handouts!!
Friday,
September 9th
Eagle Requirements
Information
*Scouts have the option of choosing Lifesaving or Emergency Preparedness.
**Scouts have the option of choosing Swimming, Hiking, or Cycling.
# Scouts have the option of choosing Sustainability or Environmental Science.
Cooking was added as a required badge in
2014.
BSA Swim Lessons
If you need extra help to learn
the strokes so you can pass
off the BSA Swim Test OR to
prepare for the Swimming
Merit Badge, please contact:
Missy Halladay
801-787-2341
Email: missyannhalladay@hotmail.com
BSA Social Media Certification
5-6pm
Advancement in Scouting
6-7pm
The Eagle Process
7-8pm
Facebook: Missy Swim
These are private lessons
taught at her home in American Fork in a covered pool.
Go to
Facebook.com/AFFCbadges
For updated information, sweet
deals, and program ideas!
Our calendar and flyer are available on the
Fitness Center website OR email
eulloa@afcity.net and ask to be put on the
“Flyer Update” email list and a current calendar/flyer will be emailed to you each time
classes are added.
Are you earning the SCOUTStrong
Presidential Active Lifestyle Award?
Digital Merit Badge Pamphlets
Digital Merit Badge Pamphlets are available at
scoutstuff.org for the following badges:
Animation
Camping
Citizenship in the Community, Nation, World
Communication
Cooking
Cycling
Digital Technology
Emergency Prep
Enviro Science
Family Life
First Aid
Hiking
Lifesaving
Personal Fitness
Personal Management
Robotics
Sustainability
Swimming
We DO NOT offer these
merit badges nor do we
have counselors that can
sign them off:
American Labor
*Automotive Maintenance
*Aviation
Bugling
Canoeing
Climbing
Farm Mechanics
*Golf
*Journalism
*Metalwork
Nuclear Science
Rifle Shooting
Rowing
Scuba Diving
Shotgun Shooting
Skating
Small-Boat Sailing
Snow Sports
Surveying
Truck Transportation
*Veterinary Medicine
Welding
Whitewater
*will offer when we find a counselor
If you are interested in being an instructor, please contact Edi at
eulloa@afcity.net.
Advancement in Scouting Binder
Every parent needs help to organize their scout’s workbooks and keep track of
where their son is in scouting. This is the perfect solution! Come check it out!
The cost is $15 and includes a $5 off a merit badge class coupon!
Worth every penny!
FREE Merit Badge Sign-Off
Saturday
September 10th
10-12
Counselors will be available to sign off any completed merit badges. Bring your
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.
Meet the Councilman
Contact Information for
Merit Badge Counselors
Both Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts have
requirements to meet with a civic
leader and discuss issues facing their
community. To help scouts in American Fork have this opportunity, we
are sponsoring a night each month
where scouts can come and meet
with a member of our City Council.
The next “Meet the Councilman” will
be on
affcmeritbadge@gmail.com
Thursday, July 21st
6:00pm
AFFC Room 1
Please include the instructor’s name and merit
badge in the subject.
If you have any questions, concerns, or
comments or if you need more information about our merit badge classes
please contact Edi at:
eulloa@afcity.net
801-763-3080 ext 423
If you are interested in helping the young men in
our community, please consider being an instructor! Contact Edi by email eulloa@afcity.net
to learn more about the benefits of teaching.
Rank Requirements changed on January 1, 2016. A new Scout Rank was
added and all ranks now include a service requirement as well as a Duty to
God requirement. All scouts will start working on the requirements on
their next rank advancement or on January 1, 2017. Get on board with the
new requirements!