To earn this badge a scout must, among other things, complete the bsa swimmer test, demonstrate water rescue methods, and display multiple swimming techniques. Discuss the prevention and treatment for health concerns that could occur while swimming, including hypothermia, dehydration, sunburn, heat exhaustion, heatstroke, muscle cramps, hyperventilation, spinal injury, stings and bites, and cuts and scrapes. Scoutingbsaswimming merit badge wikibooks, open books. Swimming merit badge series boy scouts of america on. A merit badge is an award earned by youth members of the boy scouts of america bsa, based on things within an area of study by finishing a list of updated. Scoutingbsalifesaving merit badge wikibooks, open books. Be sure you have the proper physical fitness and ability levels before attempting the swim. In water over your head, but not to exceed 10 feet, do each of the following. This merit badge pamphlet is one in a series of more than 100 covering all kinds of hobby and career subjects. The adult supervisor should adjust all supervision. The merit badge program, which provides opportunities for youth to explore more than 120 fields of skill and knowledge, plays a key role in the fulfillment of this educational commitment. First aid merit badge is an option for the national outdoor badge for camping. May 11, 20 a counselor with a merit badge that is popular, or otherwise looked on as important can end up with thirty or more scouts in a merit badge session and has to default to impersonal academic practices to have any chance of getting this crowd of scouts through the badge.
Reading this page does not satisfy any requirement for any merit badge. Merit badge simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. When the counselor is satisfied you have met each requirement, he or she will sign your application. Come to the surface, take a breath, and repeat the sequence twice. Dentistry merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet book. First aid was another thing they taught me and 50 years later i still use that knowledge. May 19, 2014 bryan wendell merit badges, scouts bsa 74. Scouting heritage merit badge class preparation page. Each cub scout class will complete one entire adventure, and each scout bsa class will earn each participant a merit badge. Swimming and water rescue training book is a companion course to safe swim defense. The swimming merit badge is earned by scouts who are responsible and respectful of swimming for its leisure and survival importance.
Of 121 merit badges, the one earned most by scouts across the country is first aid. These worksheets include the necessary tasks and questions that are required for earning the swimming merit badge. Merit badge requirements are revised as needed to reflect updated information and technology. You can learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, business, and future careers as you earn merit badges. The costs of the development, writing, and editing of the merit badge pamphlets are paid for by the boy scouts of america in.
Classes are available for tiger cubs, wolf cubs, bear cubs, webelos and scouts bsa. Johanna, most swimming merit badge counselors including myself want to see a current run on the full bsa swimmer test 100 yards in person. As you enter the information, it inserts the same information correctly in all other appropriate places on the form. This gives us a really good idea of the current swimming ability of the scout and what were going to need to help them work on. Give the signed application to your unit leader so your merit badge emblem can be secured for you. Requirements requirements for the exploration merit badge. Following the guidelines set in the bsa safe swim defense, in water at least 7 feet deep, show a standing headfirst dive from a dock or pool deck. From wikibooks, open books for an open world merit badge books. All boys between the ages of 1118 from the farmington valley looking for adventure and fun are welcome to join. Scoutbook 2020 scouts bsa merit badge requirements.
Wear your merit badge sash at courts of honor, troop inspections, flag ceremonies, and when you are on special service projects. A guide for an hps chapter presenting the boy scouts of america nuclear science merit badge note. Swimming merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. It is highly advised for youth to complete the swimming merit badge before attempting the mile swim award. You still must satisfy your counselor that you can demonstrate each skill and have learned the information. Swimming and water rescue provides leaders with information and inthewater skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to swimming emergencies during unit swimming activities.
A counselor with a merit badge that is popular, or otherwise looked on as important can end up with thirty or more scouts in a merit badge session and has to default to impersonal academic practices to have any chance of getting this crowd of scouts through the badge. The merit badge pamphlet is a wealth of information that can make earning a merit badge a lot easier. Bsa discourages use of unofficial merit badge worksheets. Unofficial merit badge worksheets, sometimes called workbooks, are fillintheblank documents for scouts working on merit badges. Where can i find pdf copies of merit badge pamphlets not worksheets. The purpose of the merit badge program is to allow scouts to find subjects to figure out if they would like to further pursue them as a career or. Adrienne holds various certifications from the american red cross including wsi, wsit, lgt and lgit. Note that this statement, merit badges are never totally retired if you can find a counselor, find a book that has the requirements, and find the badge, you can earn some that are not officially listed right now. As a merit badge counselor for personal management i like to set an age minimum for the class i give usually at winter camp.
Collecting merit badges the isca getting started collecting series if you have been a boy scout long enough to have gone to summer camp, then you have probably earned a merit badge. Draw cross sections of a cold front and a warm front showing the location and movements of the cold and warm air, the. The merit badges are sewn three across starting from the top as illustrated on page 361. The 3 badge names shown in bold are currently in use and available for scouts to earn. A fun, easytouse binder one for each grade level full of great info and badge activities. Where can i find pdf copies of merit badge pamphlets not. If in doubt about the accuracy of a requirement, consult your merit badge counselor. An easytofollow diagram showing her how to put her badges, pins, and awards on her vest and sash, and show off that girl scout pride. Swimming merit badge revised in time for summer camp. Course is taught by boy scout counselor adrienne davies. You dont need to have had rank advancement to be eligible.
General resources see the first aid skills for stepbystep instructions and lesson video links. Explain the difference between high and low pressure systems in the atmosphere. To obtain a list of registered merit badge counselors, or to begin a merit badge, please contact your scoutmaster or council service center. I did earn a shooting merit badge by going to summer camp for three years. It is made available for you to buy as a service of the national and local councils, boy scouts of america.
Quicky look up the latest merit badge requirements for all 8 merit badges by name or category. Scoutingbsaswimming merit badge wikibooks, open books for. After learning about the history and importance of exploration, scouts plan, prepare for and go on an actual expedition. Scoutbook boy scouts swimming merit badge requirements. A guide for presenting the boy scouts of america nuclear. Public bsa merit badges boy scout troop 468 largo, florida. Newest merit badges from the bsa simsbury troop 175. Merit badges have been an important part of scouting since its start. Use this workbook as a guide as you organize your thoughts and prepare to meet with your merit badge counselor. In this merit badge, scouts will learn what it takes to keep themselves and their families safe in an emergency. I assume during its long history that a hunting merit badge has been considered many times, but those in power somehow decided it was not to be.
Bryan on scouting is the official blog of scouting magazine, a boy scouts of. August, 2008 for new swimming merit badge requirements which were introduced in 2014, click here requirements for the swimming merit badge. Unlike most merit badges or other awards, there is no limit to the amount of times a youth or scouter may earn this award. A vital part of the bsas advancement plan, the merit badge program is one of scoutings basic characterbuilding tools. This badge is a requirement for the eagle scout award. Fulfills the requirement for the swimming merit badge which can be used for the rank toward becoming an eagle scout. Diving programs for kids, swimming, boy scout merit badge.
For example, the hardest merit badge to earn for me was personal fitness since im an unathletic weakling, but other people have said communications is the hardest which i found the easiest because they have such a fear of public speaking. Physical fitness require evidence of fitness for swimming activity with a complete health history from physician, parent, or legal guardian. This will lay a suitable foundation for safety and first aid requirements 1 and 2. Application for merit badge reproduces bsa form 34124 this is a fillable pdf file that allows you to create merit badge application blue cards with names, merit badge names and unit and counselor information.
Even among the ones that are simple to do, different scouts find different ones hard. Swimming merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Teachers k12 may request classroom assistance from the health physics society hps using the teachers request for assistance form on the hps web site identify a champion from within your chapter to head up the boy scouts of america. If you misplaced your scout book and want to know the requirements for the various rank advancements, to. This 8 page printable pdf workbook will help boy scouts as they work on earning the swimming merit badge. With the counselor, check to see if the learner has learned. Some counselors will print copies for scouts and use them while. Per national regulations, the only person who may sign off on requirements is a merit badge counselor, duly registered and authorized by the local council. In 1981, real life scout harrison ford made film history, playing fictional life scout indiana jones in the first of four adventure films.
Apr 12, 2020 fulfills the requirement for the swimming merit badge which can be used for the rank toward becoming an eagle scout. Attachments icon file name comment archery merit badge pamphlet 35856. Reviewing the merit badge pamphlet prior to attending and doing preparation work will insure that scouts get the most out of these class opportunities. The expedition need not be to mount everest or the marianas trench.
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