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CAMP WHITSETT

2013 Merit Badge Packet I. MERIT BADGE REGISTRATION PG. 2 II. MERIT BADGE PROGRAM CHANGES PG. 3 III. MERIT BADGE DIFFICULTY CHART PG. 4 IV. MERIT BADGE SCHEDULING WORKSHEET PG. 5 V. MERIT BADGE PREREQUISITE FORM PG. 6

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MERIT BADGE REGISTRATION

CAMP WHITSETT WEBSITE Scouts, Scouters, and parents can access the Camp Whitsett Spring Leader’s Packet on the Camp Whitsett website (www.campwhitsett.org). Merit Badge registration directions for the Scoutmaster will be posted here and emailed to you by April 22nd. BLUE CARDS In lieu of blue cards, Camp Whitsett issues advancement completion reports to each individual and a summary report for the troop and council. You do not need to bring blue cards with you to camp. If you have any questions or concerns about this procedure, contact the Camp Director Joshua Bryan at joshua.bryan@scouting.org. PROGRAM SHEETS Scouts can also access the 2013 Merit Badge Guide at www.campwhitsett.org for a more detailed description of the merit badge offerings. Included in this packet are hard copies of merit badge program information to help Scouts prepare for camp. They are: • Merit Badge Difficulty Chart– Scouts should pay close attention to

these recommendations to avoid receiving partial completions at the end of their week.

• Merit Badge Prerequisite Form– This form is required to be signed and turned into with proof of completing the requirement to the merit badge instructors at the start of the week.

• Merit Badge Scheduling Worksheet- Scouts complete this sheet and turn it in to their Scoutmaster who can visit the website for further registration information.

• Program Planner– A general schedule of the weeks activities at camp to help you plan.

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MERIT BADGE PROGRAM CHANGES

This summer we have some changes to our merit badge program which are mentioned below.

Mammal Study and Nature Merit Badge: This summer we are offering both the Mammal Study and Nature Merit Badges in the same one week long class. This specialized class is going to be teaching how mammals’ impact nature and the environment they live in. By the end of the week they will have completed all the requirements for both merit badges.

New Merit Badges: This summer we are proud to announce the addition of three merit badges to camp. We are introducing American Heritage, Bird Study, and Search and Rescue.

Prerequisites: We wanted to remind everyone that the requirements on the prerequisite form are to be done before camp. Most of them require outside field trips or extensive time requirements. This summer along with the completed prerequisite form the scout is required to bring proof of completing the requirement. If the requirement asks them to make something then they should bring that to camp or a photo of it. If it asks them to visit a location and talk about it then they should visit that location have a write up about the location, and be prepared to discuses the requirement with the counselor.

Prerequisite Workshop: This year we are offering a prerequisite workshop designed to help scouts complete their prerequisite requirements before they come to camp. These will be online videos explaining the requirements and where they can go to finish them up. This will be available on our website www.campwhitsett.org after April 22nd. Look for more information about these workshops coming soon.

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MB DIFFICULTY CHART

Scouts should be successful in acquiring the information and mastering the skills necessary to complete the requirements for merit badges offered at Camp Whitsett. Therefore, to assist leaders and help Scouts choose appropriate merit badge classes, we have assigned levels representing the relative difficulty of each class offered.

Level 1: Scouts of any age. Level 2: Scouts 12 and above or who have completed the Second Class rank. Level 3a: Scouts age 13 and above, or who have developed good study skills

including report writing. Level 3b: Scouts age 13 and above, or who have developed the strength and

coordination usually associated with 13 year olds. Level 4: Scouts age 14 and above, or who have developed the strength, coordination,

and study skills associated with 14 year olds, or have substantial experience.

LEVEL 1 CLASSES Archaeology Art Basketry

Leatherwork Geocaching Indian Lore

Swimming Woodcarving

LEVEL 2 CLASSES

Camping Fishing Geology Kayaking Mammal Study/Nature

Orienteering Pioneering Pottery Reptile & Amphibian Fishing

Rowing Soil & Water Conservation Weather

LEVEL 3 CLASSES

American Heritage (a) Astronomy (a) Bird Study (a) Canoeing (b) Climbing (b) Environmental Science(a)

Fish and Wildlife Mgmt(a) Fly-Fishing (b) Forestry (a) Lifesaving (b) Rifle Shooting (b) Search and Rescue (b)

Shotgun Shooting (b) Whitewater (b) Wilderness Survival (b)

LEVEL 4 CLASSES

Archery Citizenship in the Nation Citizenship in the World

Communications First Aid Small Boat Sailing

Welding (Must be 14 year old, $15)

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MERIT BADGE PREREQUISITE

All Scouts must have a separate form for each merit badge.

FULL NAME:_______________________ WEEK OF CAMP:_______ TROOP NUMBER:________________ COUNCIL:________________ MERIT BADGE APPLYING FOR:_____________________________ The Scout named above acknowledge that certain designated merit badges cannot be completed at Camp Whitsett unless prerequisite requirements are met prior to arriving at camp. He also realizes that this form must be completed correctly, signed, and given to the camp merit badge instructor with proof of completion of the requirement as verification that the requirements have been met. The camp can then grant the merit badge upon successful completion in the camp course in the above mentioned merit badge. I certify that the above named Scout has met the following requirements: CIRCLE ONLY ONE MERIT BADGE PER FORM.

I. American Heritage Requirement 3 II. Camping Requirement 5E, 7B, 8D, 9A & B III. Cit. in the Nation Requirement 2, 3 IV. Cit. in the World Requirement 3, 4b or 4c, 7 V. Communications Requirement 5, 8 VI. First Aid Requirement 2D, First Class or above VII. Geocaching Requirement 8 VIII. Reptile and Amphibian Study Requirement 8 IX. Search and Rescue Requirement 5 X. Weather Requirement 8

___________________________ _________________ Scoutmaster Signature Date