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Summer CampMERIT BADGEPROGRAM OUTLINES

Table of Contents

Introduction, 1How to Develop a Merit Badge Teaching/Learning Plan, 2Archery, 3Backpacking, 5Basketry, 7Camping, 9Canoeing, 11Climbing, 13Cooking, 15Environmental Science, 17Fish and Wildlife Management, 19Fishing, 21Forestry, 23Horsemanship, 25Indian Lore, 27Insect Study, 29Leatherwork, 31Lifesaving, 33Metalwork, 35Motorboating, 37Nature, 39Orienteering, 41Pioneering, 43Reptile and Amphibian Study, 45Rifle Shooting, 47Rowing, 49Shotgun Shooting, 51Small-Boat Sailing, 53Soil and Water Conservation, 55Swimming, 57Water Sports, 59Wilderness Survival, 61Wood Carving, 63

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INTRODUCTION

The summer camp merit badge program must be a quality experi-ence for the Scouts who attend your camp. All too often, Scouts are not given the best possible program because of the lack of planning on the part of the merit badge counselor.

Merit badge counseling in a sum-mer camp setting is an opportunity for young men to really have a ‘‘hands-on’’ experience. Nine months out of the year these Scouts spend time in a classroom with a one-way conversation and learning experi-ence. Merit badge activities should provide fun with a purpose and practical experience.

The program outlines included in this pamphlet are designed to assist merit badge counselors at summer camp with a daily outline of activi-ties to support the respective merit badge. It is important that merit badge counselors become familiar with the merit badges they will be working with at summer camp as soon as they are recruited. Staff training week is too late to prepare for merit badge counseling.

Troop leaders must be notified of any merit badges that cannot be completed during the time at camp. In many cases, a Scout can prepare for these merit badges before arriving at camp. Any Scout who does not complete all the requirements should receive credit for the requirements he did complete. This information should be given to the Scoutmaster.

All merit badge applications must be signed by the Scoutmaster before a Scout starts a merit badge. Those cards should be collected on the first day of your merit badge session. While younger camp staff members may be instructors, merit badge counselors must be at least 18 years old to sign the merit badge applica-tion. All summer camp merit badge counselors should be approved by the council advancement committee.

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How to Develop a Merit Badge Teaching/Learning Plan

The merit badge requirements in this booklet may have changed due to recent revisions. Check the Boy Scout Requirements book (current year), No. 33215, to be sure you are using the most current requirements. Amend the lesson plan accordingly.

Divide the requirements into daily segments. Start with those require-ments in which direct instruction is needed. Introduce requirements that take more time to complete, and encourage Scouts to begin working on these. Coach them to develop a plan.

Next, move to those requirements best accomplished as a group. Scouts might be involved in a discussion related to the merit badge require-ments. Include time for Scouts to work on shorter projects, and allow time to continue work on more lengthy, ongoing projects. Be sure to notify the Scout master as early as possible if it appears unlikely that a Scout will master the merit badge.

Finally, wrap up with those require-ments a Scout needs to do on his own. The Scout should demonstrate his knowledge and skill in achieving these requirements.

Generally the requirements should follow a pattern of teaching/learning, demonstrating, and letting Scouts to do the projects to complete the merit badge. Be sure that the Scout satisfies the requirements as stated without requiring more or allowing less.

Summer Camp Merit Badge Program Outline

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ARCHERY

Introduction Your challenge as a summer camp merit badge counselor is to see that the Scouts who attend your session have the best opportunity to learn about archery. It is important that they have a positive experience. This lesson plan is designed to help you plan a logical, high-quality program. You may have to use a slightly different approach in presenting the material based on your camp resources and facilities. Sign off Scouts as they complete their requirements.

Resources Be sure to utilize all the resources available to you. There are many archery clubs and organizations that can help you demonstrate proper archery techniques. Utilize the resources listed in the Archery merit badge pamphlet. For safety purposes, it is important that at least two people are involved with the instruction of this merit badge.

DAY ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

1 Greet Scouts A. Examine all merit badge cards for the Scoutmaster’s signature. Make a roster of the Scouts.

Review B. Go to the archery range and review the safety rules with the Scouts, making sure they understand them (requirement 1).

Discuss C. Explain to the Scouts the importance of obeying the range officer and other instructors.

Hands-on D. Distribute one arrow to each Scout then describe each part. Do the same with a bow.

Safety Equipment E. Distribute an arm guard, shooting glove or finger tab, and quiver. Allow each Scout to handle these items. Explain how each item is cared for and stored (requirement 3a).

Demonstration F. Demonstrate the nine basic steps of a good shooting method.

Review G. Encourage Scouts to review the safety rules and equipment. Remind them that requirements 2b, 2c, 2e, and 4a–f will be reviewed during the week and that each Scout will be asked to demonstrate his knowledge.

Shooting H. If time permits, begin work on one of the rounds from requirement 4.

2 Preparation A. Prepare materials before the session so that Scouts can work on require-ments 2d and 3c; making a complete arrow and making a bowstring.

Instruction B. Instruct Scouts in construction of the bow and arrows. After the Scouts have begun their construction, begin reviewing them on requirements 2b, 2c, 2e, and 4a–f.


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Review C. Discuss the state and local laws on ownership, use, and registration of archery tackle.

Discuss D. Discuss proper care and storage of tabs, arm guards, shooting gloves, and quivers for requirement 3a.

Discuss E. Discuss these terms: cast, draw weight, string height (fistmele), aiming, spine, mechanical release, freestyle, and barebow for requirement 3d.

Review F. Review safety rules. Also inform the Scouts that they may take their bow and arrows back to their campsite for completion. They must bring them back for approval.

Shoot G. If time remains, work on requirement 5.

3 Review A. Review the requirements for using a bow (requirement 5).

Shoot B. Continue work on requirement 5.

Work C. Inform Scouts that days 4 and 5 will be used to give individual instruc-tion in an effort to help them complete the requirements and to qualify on necessary rounds. Also remind them to complete their bowstring and arrow.

4 Review A. Review safety rules.

Shoot B. Work on all requirements and rounds, giving special instruction where needed.

Reminder C. Remind the Scouts that tomorrow is the last day to bring constructed bowstring and arrow for approval and that it is the last day to complete needed requirements.

Note D. Inform the Scoutmaster of any Scout who might not complete the badge.

5 Wrap Up A. Wrap up all the requirements. Prepare the merit badge cards for the proper signatures. If any Scout does not complete all the requirements, make sure that his records properly indicate the requirements that he has completed and that the Scout knows why he did not complete the badge requirements.

B. Submit necessary records to the camp program director.


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Backpacking

BACKPACKING

Introduction Your challenge as a summer camp merit badge counselor is to see that the Scouts who attend your session have the best opportunity to learn all about backpacking. It is important that they have a positive experience. This lesson plan is designed to help you plan a logical, high-quality program. You may have to use a slightly different approach in presenting the material based on your camp resources and facilities.

Resources Be sure to utilize all the resources available to you. State and federal agencies or other organizations can provide you with a variety of materials and even personnel to help you deliver the Backpacking merit badge program. Several requirements for this merit badge cannot be completed at camp. These are based on taking several overnight campouts and a five-day trek.



Discuss B. Review requirement 1 and have Scouts demonstrate first-aid techniques. Sign off on requirements as they complete them.

Discuss/ Demonstrate

C. Discuss and demonstrate requirement 5.

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A. Discuss requirements 2a and 2b. Have Scouts discuss this requirement and demonstrate how to pack a backpack.

Demonstrate B. Refresh Scouts on map-reading techniques. Then have Scouts play some of the compass games in Troop Program Resources.



A. Discuss and demonstrate requirements 3, 4, and 7.

Review B. Review compass techniques.

Plan C. Plan a patrol hike for tomorrow. Bring backpacks if Scouts have them, and complete requirement 9a and 9e.



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4 Discuss A. Instruct Scouts on requirements 9b and 9c and have them complete them tomorrow.

Hike B. Go on a hike, stopping periodically to allow a different Scout to establish where you are on the map. Do this until all Scouts have completed requirements 6 and 9e.

Note C. Inform the Scoutmaster of any Scout who might not complete the badge.




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Basketry

BASKETRY

Introduction Your challenge as a summer camp merit badge counselor is to see that the Scouts who attend your session have the best opportunity to learn about basketry. It is important that they have a positive experience. This lesson plan is designed to help you plan a logical, high-quality program. You may have to use a slightly different approach in presenting the material based on your camp resources and facilities. Sign off Scouts as they complete requirements.

Resources Be sure to utilize all the resources available to you. There are several organizations that could assist you in demonstrating proper basket-making techniques. Utilize these resources.


1 Greet Scouts A. Examine all merit badge applications for Scoutmaster signature. Make a roster of the Scouts.

Discuss B. Review requirement 1 with Scouts.

C. Permit Scouts to work on requirement 2.


D. Permit Scouts to work on requirement 3a, the square basket.

2–5 Review A. Allow Scouts to work at their own pace to complete requirement 3.

Note B. Inform the Scoutmaster of any Scout who might not complete the badge.

Wrap Up C. Wrap up all the requirements. Prepare the merit badge cards for the proper signatures. If any Scout does not complete all requirements, make sure that his records properly indicate the requirements that he has completed and that the Scout knows why he did not complete the badge requirements.

D. Submit necessary records to the camp program director.


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Camping

CAMPING

Introduction Your challenge as a summer camp merit badge counselor is to see that the Scouts who attend your session have the best opportunity to learn all about camping. It is important that they have a positive experience. This lesson plan is designed to help you plan a logical, high-quality program. You may have to use a slightly different approach in presenting the material based on your camp resources and facilities.

Resources Be sure to utilize all the resources available to you. State and federal agencies or other organizations can provide you with a variety of materials and even personnel to help you in presenting the Camping merit badge program.



Discuss B. Review requirement 1 and have Scouts demonstrate first-aid techniques. Sign off on requirements as they complete them.



D. Show a model campsite.

Discuss E. Discuss requirements 3, 4, and 7a. Have Scouts prepare a presentation for tomorrow’s session. Let them be creative in how to present these items.


A. Have Scouts discuss and demonstrate requirements 3, 4, and 7a.

Demonstrate B. Discuss requirements 6 a–e, then allow Scouts to complete that requirement in a group discussion making sure each Scout participates.

Prepare C. Prepare a menu as stated in requirement 7b.

Demonstrate D. Demonstrate requirement 8d. Ask Scouts to make preparations for a personal demonstration in class tomorrow.


A. Discuss and demonstrate requirements 2, 3, and 7.

Plan B. Make plans for the overnight on day 4.


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Demonstrate C. Make sure that the campout is at least 4 miles round-trip from your starting point (requirement 9b(2)).

Reminder D. Remind Scouts that they will be expected to complete requirement 9b as part of the overnight.

4 Discuss A. Discuss final plans for the overnight.

Hikes/stoves B. Begin the hike to the campout location and have Scouts complete requirements 8a–d and requirement 10.





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Canoeing

CANOEING

Introduction Your challenge as a summer camp merit badge counselor is to see that the Scouts who attend your session have the best opportunity to learn about canoeing. It is important that they have a positive experience. This lesson plan is designed to help you plan a logical, high-quality program. You may have to use a slightly different approach in presenting the material based on your camp resources and facilities.

Resources Be sure to utilize all the resources available to you. Many local organizations can provide you with a variety of materials and support to help you deliver the Canoeing merit badge program to Scouts.



Discuss B. Review requirement 3 and have Scouts do a swim check. Sign off on requirements as they complete them. Discuss requirement 4.


C. Discuss and demonstrate canoe and paddle parts and review canoe terminology.

Demonstrate D. Demonstrate requirements 7a–g and explain to Scouts that they will be doing this during the week.


A. Have Scouts discuss and demonstrate requirements 5a, 5b, 5c, 6a, and 6b.

Review B. Review parts of the canoe and paddle and terminology by asking Scouts to respond for requirements 5a and 5d.

Demonstrate C. Demonstrate requirement 9 and let Scouts do this requirement.

Demonstrate D. Demonstrate requirements 7a–g, then let Scouts do the requirements.

Demonstrate E. Demonstrate requirements 8 and 6c, and let Scouts do the requirements.


A. Discuss and demonstrate requirements 2a–b.

Review B. Demonstrate requirement 10.

Demonstrate C. Demonstrate strokes in requirement 7, and let Scouts complete this requirement.

Reminder D. Remind Scouts that they will be expected to complete requirement 8.


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4 A. Give Scouts an opportunity to complete requirements not yet completed, including 1, 5f–k, and 10.


5 Wrap Up A. Wrap up all the requirements. Prepare the merit badge cards for the proper signatures. If any Scout does not complete all requirements, make sure that his records properly indicate the requirements that he has completed and that the Scout knows why he did not complete the badge requirements.



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Climbing

CLIMBING

Introduction Your challenge as a summer camp merit badge counselor is to see that the Scouts who attend your session have the best opportunity to learn about canoeing. It is important that they have a positive experience. This lesson plan is designed to help you plan a logical, high-quality program. You may have to use a slightly different approach in presenting the material based on your camp resources and facilities.

Resources Be sure to utilize all the resources available to you. Many local organizations can provide you with a variety of materials and support to help you deliver the Climbing merit badge program to Scouts. A natural site or facility such as a climbing tower or wall may be used for this merit badge.



Review/ Demonstrate

B. Review the points of Climb On Safely. Demonstrate different climbing classifications, pointing out the classifications for the site being used (requirement 4a). Review requirements 1 and 2.

Discuss C. Have Scouts evaluate the safety of the climbing area considering weather, visibility, condition of the climbing surface, and environ-mental hazards (requirement 4c), and how they would summon help in case of an emergency (requirement 4d). Review requirement 4b.

Demonstrate D. Show Scouts the type of rope acceptable for climbing and rappelling, and have them inspect the ropes for wear or damage (requirements 6a and 6b).

E. Have Scouts tell how to prevent a rope from being damaged (requirement 6c) and explain when and how a rope should be retired (requirement 6d). Review and practice requirement 5.

Demonstrate F. Show Scouts how to properly coil a rope (requirement 6e).

2 Demonstrate A. Show Scouts how to tie climbing knots (requirements 7a–e). Let them practice tying each knot.

Demonstrate B. Show Scouts several different types of climbing harnesses and let them put one on (requirement 8).

Discuss C. Discuss appropriate clothing, footwear, and headgear for climbing and rappelling (requirement 3). Tell Scouts to attend tomorrow’s session dressed appropriately.

Discuss/ Practice


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3 Demonstrate A. Demonstrate proper belaying techniques and let Scouts practice belay-ing someone on level ground. Instruct the person being belayed to ran-domly put a hard jerk on the rope to test the belayer. Also demonstrate proper climbing techniques on a climbing face (requirement 9).

Climbing B. Have Scouts climb a rock face or climbing wall one at a time while another counselor demonstrates proper belaying techniques and using verbal signals. Coach Scouts on how to improve their techniques. Let each Scout climb three times using different routes (requirement 10b).

Belaying C. After Scouts have observed a counselor belaying, let them belay one at a time with the counselor providing a backup belay. Let each Scout belay three different climbers (requirement 9b).

4 Rappelling A. After Scouts have observed rappelling, let them try it one at a time. Coach them on how to improve their technique and practice verbal signals. Let other Scouts belay the rappellers. At least one counselor should observe the belayer and another should observe the rappeller. A third adult may be needed to supervise the other Scouts. Let each Scout rappel three routes (requirement 11).

Belaying B. Let each Scout belay three different rappellers (requirement 9c).

5 Demonstrate A. Demonstrate ways to store rope, hardware, and other climbing gear (requirement 12).


6 Wrap Up A. Wrap up all the requirements. Let Scouts finish any climbing, belaying,or rappelling requirements. Prepare the merit badge cards for the proper signatures. If any Scout does not complete all the require-ments, make sure that his records properly indicate the requirements that he has completed and that the Scout knows why he did not com-plete the badge requirements.



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Cooking

COOKING

Introduction Your challenge as a summer camp merit badge counselor is to see that the Scouts who attend your session have the best opportunity to learn about cooking. It is important that they have a positive experience. This lesson plan is designed to help you plan a logical, high-quality program. You may have to use a slightly different approach in presenting the material based on your camp resources and facilities.

Resources Several requirements of this merit badge can not be completed at camp. These are based on taking several overnighters of varying lengths. In order to complete these overnighters, the remaining requirements should be done. Therefore, the requirements for this merit badge that are completed at camp will provide only a partial completion of the Cooking merit badge. Troops need to be notified about this before attending summer camp.



Discuss B. Review requirements 2 and 3 and have Scouts begin planning menus.


C. Discuss and demonstrate requirement 4. Have Scouts build fires.

Discuss D. Discuss cooking plans for the rest of the week.


A. Have Scouts discuss and demonstrate requirements 3a, b, c, and d.

Prepare B. Have Scouts do requirements 7a–c.

3 Demonstrate A. Prepare one of the meals planned in requirements 3a or 3b and 4a for cleanup.

Plan B. Do requirement 5a, planning.

4 Prepare A. Prepare another meal planned in requirement 3.

B. While preparing the meal, work on items in 4.



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Environmental Science

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Introduction Your challenge as a summer camp merit badge counselor is to see that the Scouts who attend your session have the best opportunity to learn about environmental science. It is important that they have a positive experience. This lesson plan is designed to help you plan a logical, high-quality program. You may have to use a slightly different approach in presenting the material based on your camp resources and facilities. Sign off on requirements as the Scouts complete them.

Resources Be sure to utilize all the resources available to you. State and federal agencies or other organizations can provide you with a variety of materials and displays and can make presentations at your camp. Make sure you don’t wait until the last minute to ask for help. These agencies need time to arrange for personnel and materials.



Review B. Review requirement 1 with Scouts. Refer to the merit badge pamphlet.

Selection C. Have each Scout select an area of camp that he will observe (requirement 4).

Define D. Have the Scouts record the following items (requirement 2):

• Population• Community• Ecosystem• Biosphere• Symbiosis• Niche• Habitat• Conservation• Threatened species• Endangered species

• Extinction• Pollution prevention• Brownfield• Ozone• Watershed• Airshed• Nonpoint source• Hybrid vehicle• Fuel cell

2 Remind A. Remind Scouts to visit their observation area and observe their ecosystem.

Review/Plan B. Review requirement 3 with Scouts and discuss the projects that would be most applicable to do at camp. Refer the Scouts to resources available at camp.

Hike/Discuss C. Take a hike and stop several times to discuss requirement 6.


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3 Remind A. Remind Scouts to visit the observation area and observe their ecosystem.

Hike B. Take a hike, stopping frequently to discuss requirement 7.

Work C. Have Scouts continue work on their projects for requirement 3.

4 Work A. Have Scouts continue work on their projects for requirement 3.

Remind B. Remind Scouts to visit the observation area and report their findings tomorrow, as well as report on their projects.

Note C. This is the time to make sure that all the Scouts are proceeding on schedule. If it looks like anyone is having a problem completing the merit badge, the Scoutmaster should be notified.




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Fish and Wildlife Management

FISH AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT

Introduction Your challenge as a summer camp merit badge counselor is to see that the Scouts who attend your session have the best opportunity to learn about fish and wildlife management. It is important that they have a positive experience. This lesson plan is designed to help you plan a logical, high-quality program. You may have to use a slightly different approach in presenting the material based on your camp resources and facilities. Sign off Scouts as they complete their requirements.

Resources Be sure to utilize all the resources available to you. There are many state and federal agencies that can provide you with materials and displays and can make presentations at your camp. Make sure you don’t wait until the last minute to ask for help. These agencies need time to arrange for personnel and materials. Review the resource information located in the Fish and Wildlife Management merit badge pamphlet.



Review B. Review the information the Scouts need to know for requirement 1. Share with the Scouts any legislation or information that has affected the fish and wildlife management of your Scout camp.

Discuss C. Discuss with the Scouts the agencies that are responsible for fish and wildlife management in your state. Explain the difference between their authority and responsibilities. Discuss the problems they face and their management practices. Review the hunting, fishing, and trapping laws in your state. These are items in requirements 2 and 4.

Hike D. Take a short nature hike around your area or on a nature trail. Identify at least three plants useful as wildlife food. Show three other plants useful as cover for wildlife. Remind the Scouts that they will have to identify them once again later in the week. This will assist the Scouts with completing requirement 6.

On Hike E. While on the nature hike, point out several conservation projects that need to be done in camp. The Scouts are to plan and execute the proj ect, but you can make some suggestions based on the abilities of the Scouts. Also encourage each Scout to pick two different locations in your camp. Each Scout needs to spend six hours in each of the sites he selects. At the end of the week, they will share with you the differences in the two locations, describing the vegetation and wildlife.


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2 Review A. Review briefly some of the items you did in day 1. Review with the Scouts how humans must work to manage wildlife. Involve the Scouts in the discussion of how man interacts with wildlife. This could be done as you take a nature hike and have planned stops where the Scouts could see how this interaction takes place. This will assist the Scouts in the completion of requirement 3.

Hike B. At each of these stops you can also share with the Scouts five manage-ment methods that are used in your state or area. Let the Scouts brain-storm with you on additional methods that might be used. They might have some very useful ideas the state could use. This will also help them complete requirement 4.

Hike C. Guide the group in making plans for their conservation project. Make sure the planned project can be accomplished while the Scouts are in camp. Work with them to make sure all Scouts are actively involved. Also make sure you have the necessary equipment to do the project.

Review D. Alert the Scouts that requirements 1, 2, 3, and 4 will be reviewed and a verbal evaluation will take place. Remind them to continue observing in their two locations.

3 Review A. Ask if the Scouts have any questions about requirements 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Hike B. Start a hike along the nature trail and ask questions that relate to require-ments 1–4. Make sure that everyone participates in the quiz. The way this quiz is handled is determined by you. It is important that each Scout be aware of the information needed to pass the requirements.

Work C. If time permits, have the Scouts begin work on their conservation project.

4 Work A. Gather the necessary tools and continue work on the conservation proj ect. While the Scouts are working, have them share with you the items they have observed in the two locations at camp.

Note B. This is the time to make sure that all the Scouts are proceeding on schedule. If it looks like anyone is having a problem completing the merit badge, the Scoutmaster should be notified.

5 Wrap Up A. Wrap up all the requirements. Prepare the merit badge cards for the proper signatures. If any Scout does not complete all requirements, make sure that his records properly indicate the requirements that he has completed and that the Scout knows why he did not complete the badge requirements.



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Fishing

FISHING

Introduction Your challenge as a summer camp merit badge counselor is to see that the Scouts who attend your session have the best opportunity to learn about fishing. It is important that they have a positive experience. This lesson plan is designed to help you plan a logical, high-quality program. You may have to use a slightly different approach in presenting the material based on your camp resources and facilities.

Resources Be sure to utilize all the resources available to you. State and federal agencies or other organizations can provide you with a variety of materials and support to help you present the Fishing merit badge program.




B. Review requirement 2, covering the parts of several rods and reels.

Discuss C. Discuss regulations affecting game fishing where you live (requirement 7).

Review D. Review five safety practices while fishing (requirement 1).


A. Demonstrate the use of two types of fishing equipment (requirement 3).

Demonstrate B. Demonstrate how to use the knots in requirement 4.

Practice C. Practice casting.

Fish D. With the time remaining, go fishing.


A. Demonstrate five basic artificial lures and five natural baits and how to fish with them (requirement 5).

Fish B. Go fishing, using several lures and baits.

Discuss C. While fishing, discuss items in requirements 6 and 8.

4 Fish A. Go fishing and work on requirement 9.



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Forestry

FORESTRY

Introduction Your challenge as a summer camp merit badge counselor is to see that the Scouts who attend your session have the best opportunity to learn about forestry. It is important that they have a positive experience. This lesson plan is designed to help you plan a logical, high-quality program. Sign off on the requirements as the Scouts complete them.

Resources Be sure to utilize all the resources available to you. State and federal agencies or other organizations can provide you with a variety of materials and displays and can make presentations at your camp. Make sure you don’t wait until the last minute to ask for help. These agencies need time to arrange for personnel and materials.



Review B. Review requirement 1 with Scouts. Rather than removing leaves and limbs from trees and shrubs, have Scouts identify them in the wild. They can describe to you the information requested in parts a–c.

Information C. Where the requirements suggest a visit to a forested area or logging operation, try to secure people to visit your camp and describe the items related to requirement 5a–b.

Plan D. For requirement 5c, discuss what type of project can be done in your camp. Permit the Scouts to select one of the projects to perform.

2 Hike A. Take a hike and identify the trees and shrubs.

Observe B. Locate several stumps and logs for requirement 2b.

Hike/Discuss C. During the hike, ask the Scouts to discuss the contributions forests make to our lifestyle (requirement 3a).

3 Project A. Begin work on a project for requirement 5c.

Discuss B. While working on the project, discuss items in requirement 6.

4 Work A. Continue work on the project.



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Horsemanship

HORSEMANSHIP

Introduction Your challenge as a summer camp merit badge counselor is to see that the Scouts who attend your session have the best opportunity to learn about horsemanship. It is important that they have a positive experience. This lesson plan is designed to help you plan a logical, high-quality program. Sign off on the requirements as the Scouts complete them.

Resources Be sure to utilize all the resources available to you. There are many riding clubs who have people to assist you with your instruction.



Review B. Review requirements 1a, 2, and 3 with Scouts.

Demonstrate C. Review requirements 1b and 1c. Demonstrate how to approach, lead, and securely tie the horse. Then complete requirement 1c.

2 Demonstrate A. Demonstrate how to care for the saddle and bridle and name the parts of both (requirement 4).

Demonstrate B. Demonstrate requirement 5.

Ride C. Begin work on requirements 11a–c.

3 Demonstrate A. Demonstrate requirement 10.


B. Discuss and demonstrate requirement 9. If resources permit, discuss and demonstrate requirement 8.

Ride C. Continue work on requirements 11c–h.

4 Work A. Discuss requirements 6 and 7.

Ride B. Continue work on requirement 11f–h.



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5 Wrap Up A. Wrap up all the requirements. Have Scouts complete requirement 8.

B. Prepare the merit badge cards for the proper signatures. If any Scout does not complete all the requirements, make sure that his records properly indicate the requirements that he has completed and that the Scout knows why he did not complete the badge requirements.

C. Submit necessary records to the camp program director.

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Indian Lore

INDIAN LORE

Introduction Your challenge as a summer camp merit badge counselor is to see that the Scouts who attend your session have the best opportunity to learn about Indian lore. This may be the first merit badge on which the Scouts will be working. It is important that they have a positive experience. This lesson plan is designed to help you plan a logical, high-quality program. You may have to use a slightly different approach in presenting the material based on your camp resources and facilities. Sign off on the requirements as the Scouts complete them.

Resources Several requirements in this merit badge involve writing; school is out for the summer, so be creative on how Scouts can share the necessary information in those requirements. Be sure to utilize all the resources available to you.



Review B. Discuss requirement 1. Begin work on three Indian articles. Ask the Scouts to decide which parts of requirement 2 they will do.

Demonstrate C. Demonstrate five signs used in Indian sign language, or select another part of requirement 4 for the Scouts to do.

2 Demonstrate A. Teach Scouts three Indian games and have Scouts teach one of the games to their patrol members back at their campsite (requirement 3a).

Review/Plan B. Demonstrate five more signs used in Indian sign language or continue work on the other part of requirement 4 started yesterday.

3 Demonstrate A. Demonstrate five more signs used in Indian sign language or continue work on the other part of requirement 4 started yesterday.

Demonstrate B. Play three Indian games the Scouts have learned (requirement 3a) OR have Scouts demonstrate Indian-style cooking (3b) OR have Scouts demonstrate how an Indian group acquired meat or fish (requirement 3c).

4 Demonstrate A. Demonstrate 10 more signs used in Indian sign language or continue work on the other part of requirement 4 started yesterday.



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5 Wrap Up A. Wrap up all the requirements. Have Scouts present their articles made for requirement 2.




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Insect Study

INSECT STUDY

Introduction Your challenge as a summer camp merit badge counselor is to see that the Scouts who attend your session have the best opportunity to learn about insect study. It is important that they have a positive experience. This lesson plan is designed to help you plan a logical, high-quality program. You may have to use a slightly different approach in presenting the material based on your camp resources and facilities.

Resources Be sure to utilize all the resources available to you. There are many state and federal agencies that can assist you in presenting this merit badge program.

Note Requirement 3 will require a substantial amount of time to complete. A Scout will need to start working on this requirement before attending camp if he hopes to complete the merit badge during his stay at summer camp. Also, requirement 7 will take time to complete.



Review B. Discuss the difference between spiders, insects, and centipedes (requirement 1).

Reminder C. Remind Scouts that they need to observe an ant colony or beehive during the week (requirement 9). They should observe the colony or hive at several different times of day to note the activity.


A. Discuss requirement 2 and point out the parts of an insect.

Review B. Discuss the principal families and order of insects.

Hike C. Go on a nature hike and observe the various insects found in your camp. Scouts working on their collection should have an opportunity to capture insects for requirement 3.

Reminder D. Remind Scouts that they need to observe the ant colony or beehive they have located.


A. Discuss and show the Scouts four species of insects in your camp that are helpful to humans and six species of insects that are harmful (requirements 10a and 10b). Describe some general methods of insect control.

Hike B. Take another hike and observe more insects and permit Scouts to collect more insects for requirement 3.


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Discuss C. While you are on your hike, discuss the difference between social and solitary insects (requirement 8).

Reminder D. Remind Scouts that they need to observe the ant colony or beehive they have located.

4 Demonstrate A. Demonstrate and discuss how insects fit into the food chains for other insects, fish, birds, and mammals (requirement 11).

Discuss B. Discuss the life histories of a butterfly and a grasshopper. Tell how they are different (requirement 6).

Review C. Have any Scouts who are ready review their observation of a beehive or ant colony.

Note D. This is the time to make sure that all the Scouts are proceeding on schedule. If it looks like anyone is having a problem completing the merit badge, the Scoutmaster should be notified.

5 Wrap Up A. Wrap up all the requirements. Have Scouts present their collections for requirement 3 and discuss requirements 4 and 5.




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Leatherwork

LEATHERWORK

Introduction Your challenge as a summer camp merit badge counselor is to see that the Scouts who attend your session have the best opportunity to learn about leatherwork. It is important that they have a positive experience. This lesson plan is designed to help you plan a logical, high- quality program. You may have to use a slightly different approach in presenting the material based on your camp resources and facilities. Sign off Scouts as they complete requirements.

Resources Be sure to utilize all the resources available to you. There are several organizations that can assist you in demonstrating proper leatherwork techniques. Utilize these resources.



Discuss B. Explain where leather comes from and what are five different types of leather. Explain what kinds of hides are used to make leather. Tell about the chief characteristics and best uses of each (requirement 2).


C. Explain the techniques for tanning, curing, and dehairing leather. Demonstrate how to recondition an item made of leather.


D. Discuss and demonstrate the safe use of leatherworking tools. Show how to correctly handle leathercraft materials and substances. Explain first-aid procedures related to leatherwork (requirement 1).

Note E. Inform the Scoutmaster of any Scout who might not complete the badge.

2-5 Discuss/ Demonstrate

A. Discuss and demonstrate the techniques listed in requirement 3.

Review B. Allow Scouts to work at their own pace to complete requirements.

Wrap Up C. Wrap up all the requirements. Prepare the merit badge applications for the proper signatures. If any Scout does not complete all requirements, make sure that his records properly indicate the requirements that he has completed and that the Scout knows why he did not complete the badge requirements.



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Lifesaving

LIFESAVING

Introduction Your challenge as a summer camp merit badge counselor is to see that the Scouts who attend your session have the best opportunity to learn about lifesaving. It is important that they have a positive experience. This lesson plan is designed to help you plan a logical, high- quality program. You may have to use a slightly different approach in presenting the material based on your camp resources and facilities. Sign off Scouts as they complete requirements.

Note Scouts must earn the Swimming merit badge before working on Lifesaving.

Resources Be sure to utilize all the resources available to you. There are several organizations that could assist you in demonstrations of proper lifesaving techniques. Utilize these resources.



Demonstrate B. All Scouts must complete requirement 1 first.

Review C. Review requirement 13. Let Scouts know when the training will be given, and remind them that this requirement is mandatory.

Discuss/Do D. Discuss and demonstrate requirement 3, then allow Scouts to complete the requirement.

Discuss/Do E. Discuss and demonstrate requirement 4, then allow Scouts to complete the requirement.

Discuss/Do F. Discuss and demonstrate requirement 7, then allow Scouts to practice and complete the requirement.

Demonstrate G. Practice the leaping entry for rescue.

Review H. Review with the Scouts the Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat.

2 Review A. Make sure the Scouts understand and know first aid for the injuries and illnesses cited in requirement 15.

Discuss B. Discuss requirements 2 and 8.

Discuss/Do C. Discuss and demonstrate requirement 9, then permit Scouts to practice the requirement.

Demonstrate D. Demonstrate requirement 10, then allow Scouts to practice and complete the requirement.


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3 Demonstrate A. Demonstrate requirement 11, then permit Scouts to practice and complete this requirement.

Demonstrate B. Demonstrate requirement 12, then have Scouts practice and complete this requirement.


C. Discuss and demonstrate requirement 13, then have Scouts practice and complete this requirement.

D. Have Scouts demonstrate requirement 14, management of a spinal injury.

4 Demonstrate A. Allow Scouts to practice and complete requirement 9.

Review B. Review and complete requirement 6.

5 Demonstrate A. Demonstrate and have Scouts complete requirement 5.


Wrap Up C. Wrap up all the requirements. Prepare the merit badge cards for the proper signatures. If any Scout does not complete all the requirements, make sure that his records properly indicate the requirements that he has completed and that the Scout knows why he did not complete the badge requirements.

D. Sign all merit badge applications for Scouts who completed requirements.

E. Submit necessary records to the camp program director.


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Metalwork

METALWORK

Introduction Your challenge as a summer camp merit badge counselor is to see that the Scouts who attend your session have the best opportunity to learn about metalworking. It is important that they have a positive experience. This lesson plan is designed to help you plan a logical, high-quality program. You may have to use a slightly different approach in presenting the material based on your camp resources and facilities. Sign off Scouts as they complete requirements.

Resources Be sure to utilize all the resources available to you. There are several organizations that can help you demonstrate proper metalworking techniques. Utilize these resources.



Review/Discuss B. Review the safety rules pertaining to metalwork. Discuss the additional safety rules that apply to the different metalwork disciplines (requirement 1).

Demonstrate C. Demonstrate the techniques described in requirement 3, then allow Scouts to practice.

Discuss/Do D. Discuss the terms cited in requirement 2, then have Scouts complete the requirement.

2–5 Review A. Allow Scouts to work at their own pace to complete requirements 3 through 5.


Wrap Up C. Wrap up all the requirements. Prepare the merit badge applications for the proper signatures. If any Scout does not complete all requirements, make sure that his records properly indicate the requirements that he has completed and that the Scout knows why he did not complete the badge requirements.



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Motorboating

MOTORBOATING

Introduction Your challenge as a summer camp merit badge counselor is to see that the Scouts who attend your session have the best opportunity to learn about motorboating. It is important that they have a positive experience. This lesson plan is designed to help you plan a logical, high-quality program. You may have to use a slightly different approach in presenting the material based on your camp resources and facilities.

Resources Be sure to utilize all the resources available to you. There are many state and federal agencies or clubs and organizations that can assist you in presenting this merit badge program.

Note All Scouts must complete requirement 3 before being permitted to participate in this merit badge program. Troops should be notified of this before attending camp.



Demonstrate B. All Scouts wanting to participate in this merit badge program must first pass requirement 3.

Discuss C. Discuss with the Scouts requirements 1, 2, and 4.

2 Discuss A. Discuss requirements 4e, f, and g.


B. Discuss and demonstrate requirements 5 and 6.

Drive C. Have Scouts take out the boat and work on requirements 5 and 6.

3–4 Drive A. Have Scouts take out the boat and continue to work on requirements 5 and 6.

Note B. This is the time to make sure that all the Scouts are proceeding on schedule. If it looks like anyone is having a problem completing the merit badge the Scoutmaster should be notified.




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Nature

NATURE

Introduction Your challenge as a summer camp merit badge counselor is to see that the Scouts who attend your session have the best opportunity to learn about nature. It is important that they have a positive experience. This lesson plan is designed to help you plan a logical, high-quality program. You may have to use a slightly different approach in presenting the material based on your camp resources and facilities.

Resources Be sure to utilize all the resources available to you. There are many state and federal agencies that can provide you with a variety of materials and support to help you present the Nature merit badge program.

Note In order to complete requirement 4a (birds) the Scout must have a birdhouse or feeder set out at least one month before coming to camp and bring with him a list of birds. The list should be initialed by the Scoutmaster. In requirement 4h (soils and rocks) the Scout may need to bring five different types of rocks from his area to camp.



Hike/Observe B. Take a nature hike, explaining to the group the information for requirements 1–3. Remind them to watch for species of mammals and mammal tracks for requirement 4b (mammals).

Hike/Observe C. While on the hike, allow participants to make plaster casts for require-ment 4b (mammals). Every Scout must make a cast.

2–5 Hike/Observe A. Take a nature hike, allowing the Scouts to collect leaves of 12 plants or the seeds of six plants, and help them identify 15 species of plants. Point out plants for participants to identify (requirement 4g).

Hike/Observe B. While on the hike, allow Scouts to collect necessary soil samples and/or rocks for requirement 4h (soils and rocks).

Hike/Observe C. Help Scouts identify eight species of birds, then point out birds, allow-ing participants to identify them to complete requirement 4a (birds).

Hike/Observe D. Allow participants to identify three species of reptiles or amphibians, or one reptile or amphibian by its den, burrow, or eggs, etc., to complete requirement 4c (reptiles or amphibians). Show that you can recognize what venomous snakes can be found in your area.



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Orienteering

ORIENTEERING

Introduction Your challenge as a summer camp merit badge counselor is to see that the Scouts who attend your session have the best opportunity to learn about orienteering. It is important that they have a positive experience. This lesson plan is designed to help you plan a logical, high-quality program. You may have to use a slightly different approach in presenting the material, based on your camp resources and facilities.

Resources Be sure to utilize all the resources available to you. There are many state and federal agencies that can assist you in presenting this merit badge program.

Note Requirement 7 will require a substantial amount of time to complete. A Scout will need to start working on this requirement before attending camp if he hopes to complete the merit badge during his stay at summer camp. Troops should be notified about this requirement before coming to camp. While orienteering is primarily an individual sport, BSA Youth Protection procedures call for using the buddy system. Requirement 7a can be completed by pairs or groups of Scouts.



Discuss B. Discuss requirement 1.

Discuss C. Discuss requirement 2.

Demonstrate D. Have Scouts demonstrate requirement 3.

Reminder E. Remind Scouts they need to teach their patrol or troop orienteering techniques for requirement 10.


A. Discuss and have Scouts demonstrate requirement 4.

Review B. Demonstrate requirement 5. Have Scouts practice and then complete the requirement.

Orient C. Have Scouts orient a 1000m-long course with three control markers in 30 minutes, then have Scout do requirements 7b, parts 1–4.

Plan D. Have Scouts begin plans for a cross-country course 2,000 meters long with at least five control markers. Have them prepare a master map and control description sheet (requirement 8a).


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A. Discuss and demonstrate requirement 6. Have Scouts practice and then complete the requirement.

Orient B. Have Scouts orient a 1,500-meter-long course with five control markers in 30 minutes, then have Scouts do requirement 7b.

4 Demonstrate A. Have Scouts orient at least two different courses. If there are enough Scouts, have one group officiate while the other sets up the course. Then switch roles to complete requirements 8a and 9.

Reminder B. Remind Scouts that they need to complete requirement 10 by tomorrow.





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Pioneering

PIONEERING

Introduction Your challenge as a summer camp merit badge counselor is to see that the Scouts who attend your session have the best opportunity to learn about pioneering. It is important that they have a positive experience. This lesson plan is designed to help you plan a logical, high-quality program. You may have to use a slightly different approach in presenting the material based on your camp resources and facilities.

Resources Be sure to utilize all the resources available to you.

Note The pioneering projects described in this merit badge are done with large poles. These poles should not be cut from live trees for each project. The camp should have a supply cut and available to reuse each week at camp.



Demonstrate B. Demonstrate how to coil and throw a 40-foot length of quarter-inch rope and have Scouts do the same (requirement 3).

Demonstrate C. Demonstrate requirements 2b–c, then have Scouts practice.

Discuss D. Describe the differences between synthetic ropes and natural-fiber ropes. Discuss which types of rope are suitable for pioneering work and why (requirement 4).

2 Demonstrate A. Have Scouts tie seven basic knots and hitches plus five additional ones, and explain how to use each one in pioneering (requirement 2).

Demonstrate B. Have Scouts demonstrate a short, back, and eye splice (requirement 5).

Demonstrate C. Have Scouts build a rope-making machine and complete requirement 6.

3 Build A. Have Scouts work on requirements 7, 9, and 10.

4 Demonstrate A. Have Scouts demonstrate the use of a rope tackle to lift a weight for requirement 8.



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5 Wrap Up A. Wrap up all the requirements.




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Reptile and Amphibian Study

REPTILE AND AMPHIBIAN STUDY

Introduction Your challenge as a summer camp merit badge counselor is to see that the Scouts who attend your session have the best opportunity to learn about reptiles and amphibians. It is important that they have a positive experience. This lesson plan is designed to help you plan a logical, high-quality program. You may have to use a slightly different approach in presenting the material based on your camp resources and facilities.

Resources Be sure to utilize all the resources available to you. There are many state and federal agencies that can provide you with a variety of materials and support to help you deliver the Reptile and Amphibian Study merit badge program. Sign off on requirements as Scouts complete them.

Note In order to have requirement 8 approved, bring records kept and confirmation from the Scoutmaster that the requirement was satisfactorily achieved. This should be shared with troops before attending summer camp.



Hike/Observe B. Take a nature hike, explaining to the group the information for require ments 1–10. Remind them to watch for species of reptiles and amphibians.

2 Observe/Discuss A. Show 10 reptiles or amphibians and discuss information in requirements 3 and 6.

Observe/Sketch B. Allow Scouts to complete requirement 1. Remember that all Scouts are not Rembrandts. It is what the drawings contain that is important. Have the Scouts share with you what is in their drawing.


A. Discuss information in requirements 2, 4, and 5.

B. Have each Scout describe to his group the information in requirements 3, 5, 6, 7, and 10, or allow each group to hold a discussion on this information.



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4 Demonstrate A. Demonstrate treatment for snakebite and then have Scouts do the same (requirement 7).


B. Divide Scouts into groups of four and have them pick a partner. Instruct one partner to treat snakebite on the other, then reverse the partners allowing each other to treat the first.


B. Submit necessary records to the camp director.


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Rifle Shooting

RIFLE SHOOTING

Introduction Your challenge as a summer camp merit badge counselor is to see that the Scouts who attend your session have the best opportunity to learn about rifle shooting. It is important that they have a positive experience. This lesson plan is designed to help you plan a logical, high-quality program. You may have to use a slightly different approach in presenting the material based on your camp resources and facilities.

Resources Be sure to utilize all the resources available to you. State and federal agencies or other orga-nizations, such as National Rifle Association or shooting clubs, can provide you with a vari-ety of materials and support to help you deliver the Rifle Shooting merit badge program.


1 Greet Scouts A. Examine all merit badge cards for the Scoutmaster’s signature. Make a roster of the Scouts. Each Scout should also inform you of which option they will select, (A) rifle, (B) air rifle, or (C) muzzleloading rifle.

Discuss B. Review requirement 1, parts a–e.

Tour C. Tour the shooting range(s) and discuss shooting procedures.

Discuss D. If time permits, finish the discussion of requirement 1, parts f–i.

2 Observe/Discuss A. If option A is selected, review parts a–k and sign off requirements that are completed.

Demonstration/ Shoot

B. Adjust sights and practice shooting targets for part l if you are shooting for option A.


C. If option B is selected, review parts a–j and sign off requirements that are completed.


D. Adjust sights and practice shooting targets for part k if you are shooting for option B.


E. If option C is selected, review parts a–m and sign off requirements that are completed.


F. Adjust sights and practice shooting targets for parts n and o if you are shooting for option C.

3 Shoot A. Continue shooting for option A, part l.

B. Continue shooting for option B, part k.

C. Continue shooting for option C, parts n and o.


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4 Shoot A. Continue shooting for option A, part l.

B. Continue shooting for option B, part k.

C. Continue shooting for option C, parts n and o.

Reminder D. Remind the Scouts that tomorrow is the last day to shoot and to complete any requirements not related to shooting.





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Rowing

ROWING

Introduction Your challenge as a summer camp merit badge counselor is to see that the Scouts who attend your session have the best opportunity to learn about rowing. It is important that they have a positive experience. This lesson plan is designed to help you plan a logical, high-quality program. You may have to use a slightly different approach in presenting the material based on your camp resources and facilities.

Resources Be sure to utilize all the resources available to you. There are many state and federal agen-cies or clubs and organizations that can assist you in presenting this merit badge program.






C. Discuss with the Scouts requirements 1, 2, 4, and 11b–g.

2 Demonstrate A. Demonstrate requirement 5 and have Scouts practice.


B. Discuss and demonstrate requirements 6 and 10a–c.

3 Row A. Have Scouts take out the boat and work on requirements 6 and 11a.

B. If time permits, begin work on requirement 7.

4 Row A. Have Scouts take out the boat and continue to work on requirements 7, 8, and 9.

Note B. This is the time to make sure that all the Scouts are proceeding on schedule. If it looks like anyone is having a problem completing the merit badge the Scoutmaster should be notified.


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Shotgun Shooting

SHOTGUN SHOOTING

Introduction Your challenge as a summer camp merit badge counselor is to see that the Scouts who attend your session have the best opportunity to learn about shotgun shooting. It is important that they have a positive experience. This lesson plan is designed to help you plan a logical, high-quality program. You may have to use a slightly different approach in presenting the material based on your camp resources and facilities.

Resources Be sure to utilize all the resources available to you. State and federal agencies or other organizations, such as National Rifle Association or shooting clubs, can provide you with a variety of materials and support to help you present the Shotgun Shooting merit badge program.


1 Greet Scouts A. Examine all merit badge cards for the Scoutmaster’s signature. Make a roster of the Scouts. Each Scout also should inform you of which option they will select, (A) modern shotshell type or (B) muzzle loading.

Discuss B. Review requirement 1, parts a–e.

Tour C. Tour the shotgun range(s) and discuss shooting procedures.

Discuss D. If time permits, finish your discussion of requirements 1f–i.

2 Observe/Discuss A. If option A is selected, review parts a–j and sign off requirements that are completed.

Demonstrate/ Shoot

B. Begin shooting targets for requirement k, if you are shooting for option A.

Demonstrate/ Shoot

C. If option B is selected, review parts a–m and sign off requirements that are completed.

Demonstrate/ Shoot

D. Begin shooting targets for requirement n if you are shooting for option B.

3 Shoot A. Continue shooting for option A, requirement k.

Shoot B. Continue shooting for option B, requirement n.

4 Shoot A. Continue shooting for option A, requirement k.

Shoot B. Continue shooting for option B, requirement n.


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Reminder C. Remind the Scouts that tomorrow is the last day to shoot and complete any requirements not related to shooting.

Note D. Inform the Scoutmaster of any Scout who might not complete the badge.


B. Submit necessary records to camp program director.


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Small-Boat Sailing

SMALL-BOAT SAILING

Introduction Your challenge as a summer camp merit badge counselor is to see that the Scouts who attend your session have the best opportunity to learn about small-boat sailing. It is important that they have a positive experience. This lesson plan is designed to help you plan a logical, high-quality program. You may have to use a slightly different approach in presenting the material based on your camp resources and facilities.

Resources Be sure to utilize all the resources available to you. There are many state and federal agen-cies or clubs and organizations that can assist you in presenting this merit badge program.






C. Discuss with the Scouts requirements 4, 8, and 9.

2 Discuss A. Discuss requirement 5.


B. Discuss and demonstrate requirements 6a–g.

3 Discuss A. Discuss requirements 7 and 8.

Sail B. Have Scouts take out the boat and work on requirements 6i and 8.

4 Sail A. Have Scouts take out the boat and continue to work on requirement 6.





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Soil and Water Conservation

SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION

Introduction Your challenge as a summer camp merit badge counselor is to see that the Scouts who attend your session have the best opportunity to learn about soil and water conservation. This may be the first merit badge on which the Scouts will be working. It is important that they have a positive experience. This lesson plan is designed to help you plan a logical, high-quality program. You may have to use a slightly different approach in presenting the material based on your camp resources and facilities. Several requirements in this merit badge involve writing; school is out for the summer, so be creative on how Scouts can share the necessary information in those requirements. Sign off on the requirements as the Scouts complete them.

Resources Be sure to utilize all the resources available to you. There are many state and federal agencies that can provide you with a variety of materials and displays, and can make presentations at your camp. Make sure you don’t wait until the last minute to ask for help. These agencies need time to arrange for personnel and materials.



Review B. Review the information the Scouts need to know for requirements 1a–c.

Discuss C. Discuss with the Scouts requirements 2a, 2b, 3a, 4a, 4d, and 6a–c.

Hike D. Complete requirements 4b and 4c, and bring to the merit badge area tomorrow.

2 Review A. Review briefly some of the items you did in day 1. Review requirements 4b and 4c and sign off on completion.

Hike B. Take a hike, stopping at various times to show kinds of soil erosion (requirement 2c) and three kinds of erosion-control practices (requirement 3b).

Review C. Complete and bring to the merit badge class tomorrow the items needed for requirements 2d, 3c, and 7e.

Plan D. Select a conservation project you will work on this week.

3 Review A. Discuss the water cycle in requirement 5. Ask if the Scouts have any questions about this requirement.

Demonstrate B. Demonstrate requirement 5b and allow each Scout to try it.


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Discuss C. Discuss requirements 5c–e

Complete D. Have Scouts complete requirement 5a and bring their work to the merit badge area tomorrow. Remember not to judge for artistic talent but for what the drawing represents. Sign off on requirements.

4 Review A. Review requirement 5a with Scouts.

Remind B. Have Scouts work on requirement 6d and bring to the merit badge area tomorrow.

Work C. Work on the soil and water conservation project.

Note D. Allow Scouts time to work on individual requirements. Remind them that tomorrow is the last day to have these requirements approved at camp. Inform the Scoutmaster of any Scout who might not complete the badge.




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Swimming

SWIMMING

Introduction Your challenge as a summer camp merit badge counselor is to see that the Scouts who attend your session have the best opportunity to learn about swimming. It is important that they have a positive experience. This lesson plan is designed to help you plan a logical, high-quality program. You may have to use a slightly different approach in presenting the material based on your camp resources and facilities. Sign off Scouts as they complete their requirements.

Resources Be sure to utilize all the resources available to you. There are several organizations that can help you demonstrate proper swimming techniques. Utilize these resources.



Review B. Review Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat with the group, then do a Safe Swim Defense exercise.

Review C. Review requirement 2. Let Scouts know when the training will be given, and remind them that this requirement is mandatory.

Complete D. Have each Scout successfully complete requirement 3.

Demonstrate E. Demonstrate requirement 5, then allow Scouts to practice and complete the requirement.

2 Instruction A. Discuss and demonstrate requirement 8, then permit Scouts to practice and complete the requirement.

Demonstrate B. Demonstrate requirement 7, then allow Scouts to practice and complete the requirement.

Demonstrate C. Demonstrate requirement 9, then allow Scouts to practice and complete the requirement.

3 Practice A. Continue work on requirements 7, 8, and 9.

Demonstrate B. Demonstrate requirement 6 and have Scouts practice and complete the requirement.


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4 Demonstrate A. Demonstrate requirement 4, then permit Scouts to practice and complete it.


B. Discuss and demonstrate requirement 2, then have Scouts practice and complete this requirement.

Discuss/Do C. Discuss requirements 1 and 10, then allow Scouts to complete these requirements.

Practice D. Continue work on all requirements.

Note E. Inform the Scoutmaster of any Scout who might not complete the merit badge.


B. Sign all merit badge applications for Scouts who completed requirements.



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Water Sports

WATER SPORTS

Introduction Your challenge as a summer camp merit badge counselor is to see that the Scouts who attend your session have the best opportunity to learn about water sports. It is important that they have a positive experience. This lesson plan is designed to help you plan a logical, high-quality program. You may have to use a slightly different approach in presenting the material based on your camp resources and facilities.

Resources Be sure to utilize all the resources available to you. There are many state and federal agencies or clubs and organizations that could assist you in presenting this merit badge program.




Demonstrate B. All Scouts wishing to participate in this merit badge program must first pass requirement 3.


C. Discuss with the Scouts requirements 4 and 5.

2 Demonstrate A. Have Scouts demonstrate requirement 5.

Discuss B. Discuss requirements 6 and 7.

3 Demonstrate A. Demonstrate requirement 6.

Ski B. Have Scouts practice requirement 6.

4 Ski A. Have Scouts practice requirement 7.

Note B. This is the time to make sure that all Scouts are proceeding on schedule. If it looks like anyone is having a problem completing the merit badge, the Scoutmaster should be notified.




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Wilderness Survival

WILDERNESS SURVIVAL

Introduction Your challenge as a summer camp merit badge counselor is to see that the Scouts who attend your session have the best opportunity to learn about wilderness survival. It is important that they have a positive experience. This lesson plan is designed to help you plan a logical, high-quality program. You may have to use a slightly different approach in presenting the material based on your camp resources and facilities. Sign off Scouts as they complete their requirements.

Resources Be sure to utilize all the resources available to you. State and federal agencies or other orga-nizations, such as the military or forest service, can provide you with a variety of materials and support to help you deliver the Wilderness Survival merit badge program.



Discuss B. Review requirements 1 and 2. Remind them that there will be an overnight experience on day 4.

Demonstrate C. Demonstrate requirements 11 and 12 and have Scouts work on these requirements.

Discuss D. If time permits, discuss requirements 5 and 13 and have Scouts begin working on their personal survival kit.

Note: If you do not plan to provide the necessary materials for require-ment 5, then troops need to be notified before coming to camp so that the Scouts may bring the necessary materials.

2 Discuss A. Discuss requirement 3 and sign off for requirements that are completed.

Demonstrate B. Demonstrate items in requirements 7a–c and have Scouts practice them.


C. Based on your facilities, demonstrate as many parts of requirements 4a–4e as possible (ways to survive).

Role-play D. Have a we-are-lost ‘‘problem’’ and ask Scouts to discuss how they would survive. Sign off on requirements 3, 7, and 4 if completed during this discussion.

Review E. Review plans for the overnight on day 4.


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A. Discuss and demonstrate the information in requirement 1 and have Scouts pair off, allowing each Scout to complete this requirement.

Discuss B. Discuss the information for requirement 10.

Review C. Review plans for the overnight for tomorrow night.

4 Demonstrate A. Demonstrate how to build a shelter (requirement 8). Explain that Scouts will have to construct a shelter this evening and spend the night in the shelter they build (requirement 9).

Demonstrate B. Demonstrate how to build fires as mentioned in requirement 6 and have Scouts complete this requirement.

Overnight C. Go on the overnight.

Reminder D. Remind the Scouts that tomorrow is the last day to complete any requirements.





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Wood Carving

WOOD CARVING

Introduction Your challenge as a summer camp merit badge counselor is to see that the Scouts who attend your session have the best opportunity to learn about wood carving. It is important that they have a positive experience. This lesson plan is designed to help you plan a logical, high-quality program. You may have to use a slightly different approach in presenting the material based on your camp resources and facilities. Sign off Scouts as they complete requirements.

Resources Be sure to utilize all the resources available to you. There are several organizations that could help you demonstrate proper wood-carving techniques. Utilize these resources.



Discuss/Do B. Have Scouts earn the Totin’ Chip recognition (requirement 2a).

Discuss/Do C. Discuss requirements 1 and 2b. Allow Scouts to complete these requirements.

Demonstrate D. Demonstrate the techniques described in requirement 4. Allow Scouts to practice and complete the requirement.

Discuss E. Discuss requirement 5.

2–5 Discuss/Do A. Discuss requirement 3, then allow Scouts to complete the requirement.

Review B. Allow Scouts to work at their own pace to complete requirements 6 and 7.


Wrap Up D. Wrap up all the requirements. Prepare the merit badge cards for the proper signatures. If any Scout does not complete all the requirements, make sure that his records properly indicate the requirements that he has completed and that the Scout knows why he did not complete the badge requirements.

E. Submit necessary records to the camp program director.

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