SPRING 2016
MERIT BADGE MADNESS
APRIL 1 - APRIL 3, 2016
HANDBOOK
4/R Merit Badge Madness Chairman - Butch LaWall
410-636-6154
lawall3@cablespeed.com
4/R Registrar - Debi Hayes - 301-741-1105
Debi.hayes@gmail.com
SPRING 2016 MERIT BADGE MADNESS
April 1 - April 3, 2016, SULINS FARM, SEVERN, MD
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2016
1700-2000 Check-in and final registration
2100
Staff, SMs AND SPLs - meeting in the QM Tent
SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 2016
0630
Reveille
0630
QM Tent
Troop breakfast in their campsite --//-- MBM Staff -
0700
Final Registration
0730
Opening Ceremony – Weather Permitting
0800
Classes Begin
1200
Lunch (Camp sites for Troops. QM tent for Staff)
1300
Afternoon classes begin
1800
Classes end - Troop supper in their campsite - MBM
Staff QM Tent
1915
Vespers
1930
Campfire Program
Order of the Arrow Call Out
2100
Cracker Barrel for all
SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2016
0630
Reveille
0630
Troop breakfast in their campsites
Staff QM Tents
0730-1100 finish up classes
1130
Closing Ceremony
SPRING 2016 MERIT BADGE MADNESS
APRIL 1 - APRIL 3, 2016
Annapolis Area Christian School
General Guidelines and information
1. The Scout Law and Oath are the words of the day.
2. The Class A uniform is the uniform of the day for all Scouts.
3. Troops must bring their own camping gear. Campsites will be assigned
upon arrival unless prior arrangements have been made. No ground
fires. 12 inches above ground only. Bring water with you.
4. Scouts must bring blue card signed by Scoutmaster. Both side of card
filled out. HAVE MERIT BADGE - TROOP - NAME FILLED IN. TROOP NUMBER
LEGIBLE PLEASE.
5. Scouts must have pencil and paper for all classes.
6. Scouts must bring a merit badge book and must have read it before
class.
7. Scouts must complete any pre-requisites prior to class to earn merit
badge. Scout not completing requirements will receive partial credit
for their efforts.
8. Scout should bring a camp stool or chair for outside classes.
9. Some activities and classes are outside. Be aware of the weather
forecast. Temperature could be in the 40’s – maybe snow. Bring
appropriate gear.
10.
Quartermaster will provide a Cracker Barrel after campfire.
11.
Quartermaster will serve the staff all meals Saturday and
Breakfast on Sunday.
12.
TRAILERS ARE NOT TO BE USED FOR SLEEPING IN.
13.
The OA
14.
Brotherhood Ceremony will be conducted.
will be on site to conduct call outs.
15.
Scoutmaster – check with OA Representative sometime during the
day on Saturday to let him know who is in camp that should be called
out. Brotherhood conversions will also be done.
16.
One Adult Leader will be needed from each Troop for hall
monitoring and safety of school and camp grounds on Saturday and
Sunday. Provide troop number and name of persons for monitoring.
17.
Turn in skit or song for campfire with troop number and name
of skit with registration to Debi Hayes.
18.
No packets will be given out until all classes are completed.
Scoutmaster or his Rep is to sign for blue cards and patches.
19. School fields and grounds are off limits after hours. Mr. Sulins
property is also off limits. To all activities it is the Troop Leaders
responsibility to monitor their scouts in free time.
20. Hot ashes are to be disposed of in campfire circle in corner of woods
designated area. Waste water is to be disposed of in same area.
WE ARE GUESTS OF ANNAPOLIS AREA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL AND
VICTOR SULIN. SCOUTS NOT ABIDING BY RULES WILL BE SENT
HOME.
SPRING 2016 MERIT BADGE MADNESS
APRIL 1 - APRIL 3, 2016 Annapolis Area Christian School
EVENT STAFF REGISTRATION FORM
(Please print neatly or use you computer)
Name: ________________________Phone: ________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________
E-mail: _______________________________________________________
I am registering to support this event as a:
___Staff Member ___check here if you are under 18 years old
Please indicate how you would like to help:
___ On-site Registration/HQ Staff
___ Quartermaster (kitchen) Staff
___ Physical Arrangements Staff
___ Health and Safety Staff
___ Parking/Campsite Guide/Security Staff
___ Any help the District needs
___ Individual Merit Badge Counselor (Badge ______________)
___ Team Merit Badge Counselor
(Badge _____________)
(Lead Counselor: _____________________)
NOTE: All Merit Badge Counselors must be age 18 and above and formally registered
as a “Code 42” (Merit Badge Counselor) through the Boy Scouts of America. Classes
will be limited to 20 Scouts each. Experience in teaching in a group setting is
desirable. You will be responsible for providing all your own class materials.
___ I have BSA Youth Protection cert ___ I have an Amateur or GMRS Radio License
Logistics Support Requirements (indicate as
appropriate):
Merit Badge support:
___ I will need an indoor classroom
___ I will need access to electricity
___ Other support requirement (specify): ________________________________________
Camping:
___
I will support the Event Staff but cannot camp overnight
___
I will camp with my home troop (Troop Nr _______________)
___
I am prepared to camp in my own tent in the designated Staff Area
Meals:
I would like to be fed by the Staff Quartermaster for the following meals (check
appropriate):
___ Saturday breakfast
___Saturday Lunch
___Saturday Dinner
___Sunday breakfast
___ALL meals
___ Cracker Barrel Saturday night
___ I have the following dietary restrictions: _____________________________________
___ I will take all meals with my home troop
___ Special needs: I have a handicap or special medical requirement to discuss with the
Health & Safety Officer
For further event information, please call or e-mail:
Butch LaWall
MBM Event Chairman
lawall3@cablespeed.com
410-636-6154
**** Staff is $3.00 per meal ****
To register as a Staff Member, complete this form and pay at Roundtable or send a check
(made out to BSA/BAC) to:
Debi Hayes, District Registrar debi.hayes@gmail.com
Four Rivers Madness Badge Madness
406 Century Vista Dr. - Arnold, MD 21012
SPRING 2016 MERIT BADGE MADNESS
APRIL 1 - APRIL 3, 2016 Annapolis Area Christian School
REGISTRATION FORM
(Please print neatly or use you computer)
TROOP Nr ____________
Troop Contact Name: ___________________________________Phone: _______________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________
E-mail: ______________________________________________________________________
Total Number of Boys Planning to Attend _______ X $15= $ ________________
Total Number of Adults* Planning to Attend______ X $7=
$ ________________
Total Funds Enclosed: $ ________________
*NOTE: Merit Badge Counselors and Staff will register separately.
INSTRUCTIONS: The list below shows the merit badges being planned for this event. Classes are limited
to 20 Scouts (with the exception of Environmental Science.) First come/first-served on the classes,
so register early! Registration deadline is March 28, 2016 or when we reach a maximum total of 600
Scouts. Mark the number of boys from your troop planning to take each badge (next to the badge).
Then fill out the names, and primary/alternate merit badge choices on Page 2 of the registration
form. Number from first page must match second page. We will attempt to assign boys to their primary
choice first, depending on class availability.
Pre-requisites for the badges will be available by January Roundtable and on the 4R Web
Site.
MERIT BADGES OFFERED
Instruction Periods: Saturday Morning (Sa1), Saturday Afternoon (Sa2),
Sunday Morning (Su), or all three (3)
Photography is one separate class - AM & PM Troops will be notified
of their choices. Notice will be given when Merit Badges are full.
To register, complete this form and pay at Roundtable or send a check (made
out to BSA/BAC) to:
Debi Hayes, District Registrar
4 Rivers Merit Badge Madness
406 Century Vista Drive
Arnold, MD 21012
Debi.hayes@gmail.com
REMEMBER: Registration is on a first-come/first served basis…
Payment is due upon Registration to reserve your spot.
ANNAPOLIS AREA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
109 BURNS CROSSING RD
SEVERN, MD 21144
_____________________________________________________________________________
TRANSPORTATION WILL BE NEEDED TO ELECTRONICS
MUSEUM ON NURSERY RD, LINTHICUM, MD. ANYWHERE
FROM 20-40 SCOUTS.
INDIVIDUAL SCOUT MERIT BADGE SELECTIONS
(Please print neatly or use your computer)
Troop Nr. ____________________Camping yes___ no___
SCOUTS ATTENDING ($15 each)
Scout's Name
Telephone
Primary MB
Choice
Alternate Merit
Badge Choice
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
ADULTS ATTENDING ($7 each)
(NOTE: Merit Badge Counselors and Staff will register separately)
Adult's Name
1
2
3
4
5
Telephone
Scouting Position
6
7
Please use additional sheets as necessary
Camp Fire Skit or Song
Troop Number
________________________
Skit Name
_________________________
SPL Name
________________________
Send this information in with registration.
MERIT BADGE MADNESS
April 1 - April 3, 2016
PRE-REQUISITES/REQUIREMENTS
Scouts wishing to succeed should obtain the merit badge
pamphlet, read it and bring it to class.
Scouts must bring a Leader signed blue card.
In addition, a notebook or paper and a pencil are required
Archery – (Saturday AM & PM)
1. Get + read + bring new Archery Merit Badge Pamphlet (color
dated 2008)
2. Bring Leader signed Blue Card
3. Chair to sit on.
4. Pencil or pen and paper
Art – (Sunday Morning)
1. Get + read + bring Art Merit Badge Pamphlet
2. Bring Leader signed Blue Card
3. Pre-requirements 1, 2, and 5
Auto Mechanics – (Saturday AM & PM)
1. Get + read + bring Auto Mechanics Merit Badge Pamphlet
2. Be at least 14 years of age.
3. Bring Leader signed Blue Card
4. Wear old clothes
5. Pre-requirements 11A and 12
Camping – (Saturday AM & PM)
Get + read + bring Camping Merit Badge Pamphlet
Bring Leader signed Blue Card
All Scouts attempting to complete the camping Merit Badge at this assembly
should have completed the following requirements and bring evidence to that
effect.
1
Print out the workbook from meritbadge.com and use it to record the pre-reqs
shown below
REQUIREMENTS 2, 3, 4, 5a, 5e, 6a, 6d, 7a, 7b, 7c, 8c, 9a, 9b, 9c
In summary scouts should bring to class:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
A written statement on “leave no trace” implementation
A written plan for an overnight hike
A hand drawn chart of a patrol organization
A written list of patrol member’s assignments
Written lists of clothes for winter and summer campouts
Note from Scoutmaster on pack presentation
A written check list of personal and patrol gear
A written menu and food list to purchase for a campout
A note from the scoutmaster on trail meal cooking
A written listing when and where camped for 20 days
A written statement of two camping experiences signed by SM
A written statement of the conservation project signed by the SM
Scouts should be 1st class
Citizenship in the Community – (Saturday AM & PM)
1. Bring Blue Card Signed by your Leader.
2. Get-read-bring Merit Badge book to class.
Requirement #3, A and B.
(Note: I will take a Community Organization meeting for this
requirement)
Requirement #4, B.
Requirement #7, A.B.C.
Requirement #8
Citizenship in the Nation –
(Saturday AM & PM)
1. Bring Leader signed Blue Card.
2. Get + read + bring Citizen in the Nation Merit Badge Pamphlet
3. Requirement #2 – For the two choices, the scout shall write a paragraph
or two answering the “Tell your counselor what you learned” question
for each of the two requirements #2 selected made by the scout. The scout
should be prepared to read and discuss their selections, if asked.
4.
Requirement #3 - Watch the national evening news five days in a row
OR read the front page of a major daily newspaper five days in a row.
Discuss the national issues you learned about with your counselor. Choose
one of the issues and explain how it affects you and your family.
5. Requirement #4 – Research the following and be able to discuss then if
asked.
a. Declaration of Independence
b. Preamble to the Constitution
c. The Constitution
d. Bill of Rights
e. Amendments to the Constitution
6. Requirement #5 – Research the functions of Government in the Preamble
of the Constitution and be able to discuss them if called upon.
7. Requirement #6 – Choose and research speech of national historical
importance as called out by requirement #6. The scout should be prepared
to discuss their speech selections, and also be able to talk about the
speech author, the person who gave the speech, explain the importance
of the speech at the time it was given if asked, and tell how it applies
to American citizens today.
8. Requirement #8 – Research the Name of your two senators and the member
of Congress from your congressional district. Write a letter about a
national issue and send it to one of these elected officials, sharing
your view with him or her. Show your letter and any response you receive
to your counselor.
Citizenship in the World – (Saturday AM & PM)
Note: This is a complex Eagle-required Merit Badge recommended for Scouts
age 13 and older. In order to earn the badge at Merit Badge Madness, these
prerequisites MUST be completed in advance. We will cover the other
requirements in class.
1. Bring Leader signed Blue Card.
2. Get + read + bring Citizenship in the World Merit Badge Pamphlet
Sources: The Internet, public library, your school, teachers,
knowledgeable adults, etc.
Answers may be written or discussed. If discussed, must have notes.
Citations (sources, footnotes, etc) are NOT required…but the Scout must
demonstrate a working knowledge of the topic to receive credit for the
requirement.
Requirement 4c: MUST BE COMPLETED IN ADVANCE:
Select TWO of the following organizations and describe their role in the
world.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
The United Nations
The World Court
World Organization of the Scout Movement
The World Health Organization
Amnesty International
The International Committee of the Red Cross
CARE
Requirement 7: MUST BE COMPLETED IN ADVANCE
Do TWO of the following (with your parent’s permission) and share with
your counselor what you have learned:
1. Visit the Web site of the U.S. State Department. Learn more about an
issue you find interesting that is discussed on this Web site.
2. Visit the Web site of an international news organization or foreign
government, OR examine a foreign newspaper available at your local
library, bookstore, or newsstand. Find a news story about a human
right realized in the United States that is not recognized in another
country.
3. Visit with a student or Scout from another country and discuss the
typical values, holidays, ethnic foods, and traditions practiced or
enjoyed there.
4. Attend a world Scout jamboree.
5. Participate in or attend an international event in your area, such
as an ethnic festival, concert, or play.
QUESTIONS? Call Bill Glossner, 410-768-1938, or email bill@glossner.net
Coin Collecting (Saturday AM)
1.
Read and bring the Coin Collecting Merit Badge book and
worksheet.
2.
Do the following the Reqt 3: ring 5 different grade
examples of the same coin type.
3.
Do the following for Reqt 6: Bring five different State
quarters you have acquired from circulation.
4.
Do the following for Reqt 7: Bring a set of currently
circulating U.S. coins - one of each denomination (cent,
nickel, dime, quarter, half-dollar, dollar)
5.
Do ONE of the following for Reqt 9:
a. Collect and identify 50 foreign coins from at least 10
different countries.
b. Collect and identify 20 bank notes from at least five
different countries.
c. Collect and identify 15 tokens or medals.
d. For each year since the year of your birth. Collect a
date set of a single type of coin. (For instance. If you were
born in 1994, this could be all of the dimes 1994 through 2016)
Communication – (Saturday AM & PM & Sunday Morning)
1.
Bring Leader signed Blue card
2.
Get + read + bring Communication Merit Badge Pamphlet
3.
Requirement 3 – Identify the topic of the 5 minute speech and
conduct any research required.
4.
Requirement 4 – Interview the person and bring your notes.
5.
Requirement 5 – Attend the meeting and bring your noted to class.
6.
Requirement 6 – Create and bring to class the teaching aids that
you need.
7.
Have enough to teach a group of 5
8.
Requirement 8 – Plan, get approval and act as Master of Ceremonies
for a campfire of Court of Honor. Bring a note from a Troop Leader
attesting to the completion of this requirement.
Crime Prevention – (Sunday Morning)
1.
Bring Leader signed Blue Card.
2.
Get + read + bring Crime Prevention Badge Pamphlet
3.
Download worksheet, fill out and bring with you
4.
Complete requirements 2, 4, 5, 6, 7
Crime Prevention
Merit Badge Worksheet
.
Scout’s Name: _____________________________
Unit: ____ __________________________________
1. Discuss the role and value of laws in society with regard to crime and crime prevention. _____________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
Include in your discussion the definitions of "crime"
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
And "crime prevention." _______________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________ ________________
2. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ P
___________________________________________________________________________________
3. Discuss the following with your counselor:
a. The role of citizens, including youth, in crime prevention ______________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
____ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ _
b. Gangs and their impact on the community _________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
c. When and how to report a crime ________________________________________________________ ________________
4. After doing EACH of the following, discuss with your counselor what you have learned.
a. Inspect your neighborhood for opportunities that may lead to crime. Learn how to do a crime
prevention survey. __________________________________________________________________ _________________
b. Using the checklist in this (the merit badge) pamphlet, conduct a security survey of your home
and discuss the results with your family. _______________________________________________ _________________
5. Teach your family or patrol members how to protect themselves from crime at home. at school,
in your community, and while traveling. ________________________________________________ _________________
6. Help raise awareness about one school safety issue facing students by doing ONE of the
following: __________________________________________________________________________ ________________
a. Create a poster for display on a school bulletin board. ____________________________________________________ _
b. With permission from school officials, create a page long public service announcement that
could be read over the public address system at school or posted on the school's Web site. ____ ________________
c. Make a presentation to a group such as a Cub Scout den that addresses the issue. ____________ ________________
7. Do ONE of the following:
a. Assist in the planning and organization of a crime prevention program in your community such
as Neighborhood Watch, Community Watch, or Crime Stoppers. Explain how this program can
benefit your neighborhood. ___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________ ________________
b. With your parent's and counselor's approval, visit a jail or detention facility or a criminal court
hearing. Discuss your experience with your counselor. ___________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________ ________________
8. Discuss the following with your counselor:
a. How drug abuse awareness programs, such as "Drugs: A Deadly Game," help prevent crime ________ _________________
b. Why alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana are sometimes called "gateway drugs" and how "gateway drugs"
can lead to the use of other drugs _______________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________ ________________
c. Three resources in your city where a person with a drug problem or drug-related problem can go for help
_______________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
d. How the illegal sale and use of drugs lead to other crimes ____________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________ ________________
e. How to recognize child abuse ___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________ ________________
f. The three R's of Youth Protection ________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
9. Discuss the following with your counselor:
a. The role of a sheriff's or police department in crime prevention. ________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________ ________________
b. The purpose and operation of agencies in your community that help law enforcement personnel prevent
crime, and how those agencies function during emergency situations. ___________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
c. Explain the role private security plays in crime prevention. ____________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
____ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ _
d. Choose a career in the crime prevention or security industry that interests you. ____________________________________
Describe the level of education required ________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
And responsibilities of a person in that position. _________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________ ________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Tell why this position interests you. ____________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Drafting - (Saturday AM & PM)
1.
Bring Leader signed Blue Card.
2.
Get + read + bring Drafting Merit Badge Pamphlet.
3.
Complete requirement #6 - Bring with you to class.
4.
Complete requirement #7 - Bring with you to class.
Electricity – (Saturday AM & PM & Sunday Morning)
1. Bring Leader signed Blue Card.
2. Get + read + bring Electricity Merit Badge Pamphlet
NOTE: Look at the terms, requirement #10. We will teach you many terms
in the class but you will need to take a verbal test to explain 10
terms in your own words.
3. Complete requirement $5 – Inspect your house for overloaded and unsafe
circuits. Write down what you have done to make sure your home circuits
aren’t overloaded
4. Complete requirement #8 – Show which fuse or circuit breaker protects
each device. Follow the instructions below.
Pick a room in your house, maybe your bedroom. Draw a floor plan of the
room and show where each light, switch and outlet is located. Use the
symbols shown in the picture below to show their location. Ask one of your
parents to work with you to figure out which circuit breaker controls the
lights and outlets in the room.
Plug a table lamp into each receptacle, turn the light on. Turn one circuit
breaker off at a time to see which one controls the outlet or light. Most
circuit breaker panels number the circuits. Write the circuit breaker
number or fuse number beside the symbol, which controls the receptacle.
The following is a drawing of my room. The circuit breaker numbers are shown
beside the symbols.
5. You will also need some tools to complete the hands on experiments.
Please bring the following items.
1 flat blades screwdriver
1 needle nose pliers
1 wire stripper (Optional)
1 personal scout knife
If you do not own these tools try to borrow them from a friends or neighbor.
As you will be working close to each other it is important to review the
Totin’Chip rules
Electronics – (Saturday AM & PM)
1. Bring Leader signed Blue Card.
2. Get + read + bring Electronics Merit Badge Pamphlet.
3. Complete Requirement 6 before coming to class.
Emergency Preparedness – (Saturday
AM & PM & Sunday Morning)
1. Bring Leader signed Blue Card.
2. Get + read + bring Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge Pamphlet.
3. Requirement 1:
Earn First Aid Merit Badge
Note from Scoutmaster or Blue Card is required
4. Complete Requirement 2B-2C
5. Requirement 8. Do the following:
a. Prepare a written plan for mobilizing your troop when needed
to do emergency service.
If there is a plan, explain it – Tell your part in making it
work
b. Take part in at least one troop mobilization. Describe your
part.
c. Show the personal “emergency pack” which you have prepared
to be ready for a mobilization call. Show a family kit (suitcase
or box) for use by your family in case an emergency evacuation.
Explain the need.
Note: Bring suitcase to class or picture
Environment Science – (Saturday
AM & PM & Sunday Morning)
***This badge is recommended for Scouts ages 14 and older; younger
Scouts do not have the science background needed to be able to complete
this badge in such a short time. ***
1. Bring Leader signed Blue Card.
2. Scouts are expected to obtain and read a copy of the Environmental
Science Merit Badge book prior to coming to Merit Badge Madness.
Detailed information on all the following prerequisites is in the
merit badge book. Bring the merit badge book as it will also be needed
for some of the class work to be performed during the weekend.
Please note: The requirements listed below as Prerequisites will b signed
off at Merit Badge Madness (MBM) if completed ahead of time, but co class
time will be set aside for working on them. Every effort will be made to
enable Scouts to complete this badge in the time allotted. However, it is
not as easy badge, and will require significant effort on the part of the
Scout. Expect to spend at least 60 minutes outside of class time doing field
observations (including after dinner on Saturday, and before classes on
Sunday morning).
#1. Make a timeline of the history of Environment Science in America.
Identify the contribution made by the Boy Scouts of America to
environmental science. Include dates, names of people or organizations,
and important events. Bring your timeline to MBM.
#3(e). Do ONE of the following, and bring your report with you to MBM:
•
Do research on one endangered species in your state. Answer the
following questions. What is its natural habitat, why it is
endangered, what is being done to preserve it, and how many of this
endangered species are left in the wild. Prepare a 100-word report
about the species. Include a drawing or photograph and prepare to
present to the group.
#3(f)2. Determine 10 ways to conserve resources more efficiently in your
home, at school, or at camp. Practice at least two of these methods for
seven days and discuss with your counselor what you have learned.
#6. Find out about three careers opportunities in Environmental Science.
Pick 1 and find the education, training, experience required for that
opportunity. Prepare a short presentation that tells why this career
opportunity might interest you.
Scouts should bring the following with them to Merit Badge Madness:
• Notebook and pens/pencils
• Completed prerequisites (see above)
• Colored pencils and/or markers for marking the poster for
requirement #7 (optional)
• A folding chair or ground pad for use during field observations
Fingerprinting – (Sunday
Morning)
1. Bring Leader signed Blue Card.
2. Get + read + bring Fingerprinting Merit Badge Pamphlet.
Fire Safety – (Saturday
AM & PM)
1. Bring Leader signed Blue Card.
2. Get + read + bring Fire Safety Merit Badge Pamphlet
3. Complete requirements 6A and bring to class
4. Complete requirement 12 and bring to class.
First Aid – (Saturday
AM & PM & Sunday Morning)
1. Bring Leader signed Blue Card.
2. Get + read + bring First Aid Merit Badge Pamphlet
3. Requirement 1 – Must be First Class Scout.
4. Requirement 2a
Bring first aid kit to class
5. Requirement 3C If Scout has completed a CPR course, he should have
his CPR card or a note from the Scoutmaster
6. Requirement 7 If Scout has taught First Aid to another Scout (s),
he should bring a note from the Scoutmaster
Forestry – (Saturday
AM & PM)
1. Bring Leader signed Blue Card.
2. Get + read + bring Forestry Merit Badge Pamphlet
3. Bring notebook and pen/pencil to complete Requirement 1
4. Bring book of trees
5. Requirement 1, 2 and 5 will be completed outside.
6. Complete requirement 7
7. A test will be given.
Be prepared for all kinds of weather – inside and out
NOTE: Scouts MUST have a notebook and pen/pencil in order to complete Req
#. Also, we will be outdoors much of the time in order to complete Req #1,
2 and 5. Be prepared for the weather. The badge will be all day, or at least
well into the afternoon.
Genealogy – (Saturday
PM)
1. Bring Leader signed Blue Card.
2. Get + read + bring Genealogy Merit Badge Pamphlet
3. Do requirements #3, 4b, 5, 6 and 7 and bring with you.
Mammals – (Sunday AM)
1.
Bring Leader signed Blue Card.
2.
Get + read + bring Mammals Merit Badge Pamphlet
3.
Do Requirements 3c and 4c
4.
Dress for weather – wear hiking boots and jeans
We will do a conservation project in damp and muddy
terrain.
Medicine – (Saturday
AM & PM)
1.
Bring Leader signed Blue Card.
2.
Get + read + bring Medicine Merit Badge Pamphlet
3.
Do Requirements 1, 2, 4a, 4b 6a, 6b, 7, 9 and 10 before Merit Badge
Madness. Otherwise only a partial badge will be issued.
Photography - (Saturday
AM & PM)
1. Bring Leader signed Blue Card.
2. Get + read + bring Photography Merit Badge Pamphlet.
3. Complete Requirement
Plumbing – (Saturday
4 and 5
AM & PM)
1. Bring Leader signed Blue Card.
2. Get + read + bring Plumbing Merit Badge Pamphlet.
Programming – (Saturday
AM & PM)
1. Bring Leader signed Blue Card.
2. Get + read + bring Programming Merit Badge Pamphlet.
3.
Requirement 1 – (Cyber Chip)
4. PC Laptop running windows 7 or newer with a working USB 2.0 port or
a Mac Intel laptop running OS X 10.10 or newer with a working USB 2.0
port. The laptop must have at least 40 GB or free hard drive space.
5.
Java Development Kit (JDK 8.0 installed from
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.htm
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6. The Scout must be able to install software on the laptop.
Radio – (Saturday
AM & PM)
1. Bring Leader signed Blue Card.
2. Get + read + bring Radio Merit Badge Pamphlet - worksheet is at
http://usscouts.org/mb/worksheets/Radio.pdf
3. Complete requirements 1a,1b, 1c, 1d, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 3c, 4, 5a, 5b,
5c, 5d, 6, 8
Robotics - (Saturday
1.
AM & PM)
Bring Leader signed Blue Card.
2. Get + read + bring Robotics Merit Badge Pamphlet
3.
Complete requirements 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 2c, 3, 7
4.
Merit Badge Workbook is at
http://boyslifeorg.files.wordpress.com/2011/04roboticsworkbook.pd
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5.
The cost to do this merit badge is $15.00 to cover the cost of
batteries, replacement parts. This fee is to be paid at class.
Safety – (Saturday
AM & PM)
1. Bring Leader signed Blue Card.
2. Get + read + bring Safety Merit Badge Pamphlet
3.
The Scout should be at least 12 or 13 years old.
4.
Requirement #2A - conduct a safety inspection of your home (use the
form in the Safety Merit Badge Workbook at www.meritbadge.org).
5.
Requirement 2B - develop and bring with you the fire escape plan
for your home.
6.
Requirement 6 (“develop an emergency evacuation plan for your
meeting place” and be prepared to discuss it)
Search & Rescue - (Saturday
AM & PM)
1.
Bring Leader signed Blue Card.
2.
Get + read + bring Search & Rescue Merit Badge Pamphlet
Skating – (Sunday
Morning) weather permitting
1. Bring Leader signed Blue Card.
2. Get + read + bring Skating Merit Badge Pamphlet
3. Bring helmet and skates
Space Exploration – (Saturday
AM & PM)
1. Bring Leader signed Blue Card.
2. Get + read + bring Space Exploration Merit Badge Pamphlet
3. Build and bring a rocket ready to launch to the event
4. Complete requirements #2, 3 and 5B and bring with you
5.
Buy Rocket Engine #B6-4 or B4-4
Sports - (Saturday PM)
1.
Obtain and read Sports Merit Badge Pamphlet
2.
Bring Leader signed Blue Card.
3. Take part one season (or four months) as a competitive individual or
as a member of an organized team in TWO of the following sports: baseball,
basketball, bowling. Cross-country, field hockey, football, ice hockey,
lacrosse. Soccer, softball. Tennis table, tennis, volleyball, water polo.
Your counselor may approve in advance other recognized sports, but not any
sport that is restricted and not authorized by the Boy Scouts of America.
Then with your chosen sports do the following:
a.
Give the rules and etiquette for the two sports you picked.
b.
List the equipment needed for the two sports you choose. Describe
the protective equipment and appropriate clothing (if any) and explain why
it is needed.
c.
Draw diagrams of the playing areas for your two sports.
Traffic Safety – (Saturday AM)
1. Bring Leader signed Blue Card.
2. Get + read + bring Traffic Safety Merit Badge Pamphlet
Wilderness Survival - (Saturday AM & PM, Sunday AM)
1. Bring Leader signed Blue Card.
2. Get + read + bring
2015 Printing.
Wilderness Survival Merit Badge Pamphlet #35966
3. Limited to 12 Scouts - First Class and above who have earned the First Aid
Merit Badge.
BE PREPARED! THIS IS A HANDS-ON MERIT BADGE. WITH A LOT OF
OUTDOOE ACTIVITY. COME DRESSED IN LAYERS READY FOR CHILLY, WET
CONDITIONS. IF IT’S COLD, BRING A STOCKING/SKI CAP AND GLOVES.
1.
Do the following:
a. Explain to your counselor the hazards you are most likely to encounter
while participating in wilderness survival activities, and what you should
do to anticipate, help prevent, mitigate, or lessen these hazards.
b. Show that you know first aid for and how to prevent injuries or illnesses
likely to occur in backcountry settings, including hypothermia, heat
2.
3.
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5.
6.
7.
8.
reactions, frostbite, dehydration, blisters, insect stings, tick bites, and
snakebites.
From memory list the seven priorities for survival in a backcountry or wilderness
location. Explain the importance of each one with your counselor.
Discuss ways to avoid panic and maintain a high level of morale when lost, and
explain why this is important.
Describe the steps you would take to survive in the following conditions:
a. Cold and snowy
b. Wet (forest)
c. Hot and dry (desert)
d. Windy (mountains or plains)
e. Water (ocean, lake, or river)
PREREQUISITE - COMPLETE BEFORE MERIT BADGE MADNESS
AND BRING TO CLASS
Put together a personal survival kit and be able to explain how each item in it
could be useful.
Using three different methods (other than matches), build and light three fires.
Do the following:
a. Show five different ways to attract attention when lost.
b. Demonstrate how to use a signal mirror.
c. Describe from memory five ground-to- air signals and tell what they
mean.
Improvise a natural shelter. For the purpose of this demonstration, use
techniques that have little negative impact on the environment. Spend a night in
your shelter.
DEPENDING ON WEATHER AND TERRAIN CONDITIONS, WE
MAY BUILD SHELTERS AND STAY IN THEM OVERNIGHT. THE
COUNSELOR WILL NOTIFY YOU IN ADVANCE AND TELL YOU
WHAT TO BRING IN ADDITION TO YOUR PERSONAL SURVIVAL
KIT.
9. Explain how to protect yourself from insects, reptiles, and bears.
10. Demonstrate three ways to treat water found in the outdoors to prepare it for
drinking.
11. Show that you know the proper clothing to wear in your area on an overnight in
extremely hot weather and in extremely cold weather.
12. Explain why it usually is not wise to eat edible wild plants or wildlife in a
wilderness survival situation.
REFERENCE: Wilderness Survival Merit Badge Pamphlet #35966 2015