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From Basketry to Robotics, merit badges are where Scouts meet the wider world. These posts share counselor tips, workbook debates, new badge announcements and the stories behind favorite badges.
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Before you watch Times Square's big countdown tonight, take a look at three big changes coming to the Boy Scouts of America at the stroke of midnight. Effective Jan. 1, 2014, you've got a new list of Eagle-required merit badges, a new membership policy for youth, and new membership fees for Scouts and Scouters.
Reblogged from Bryan on Scouting: The sound of the kitchen timer can only mean one thing: The new Cooking merit badge requirements are done. For the new Cooking merit badge, which becomes Eagle-required on Jan. 1, 2014, Scouts will prepare meals using the MyPlate food guide, understand and explain food allergies, and learn about cooking…
Boy Scouts who prefer a hands on method to learning about the past should check out the Archaeology merit badge . Archaeologists are detectives who study how people lived in the past. They figure out what happened, when, how, and why.
In the season of Wise Men, you won't find many wiser than Chris Hunt, advancement team leader for the Boy Scouts of America. Whatever advancement-related question I throw at him, he answers right away. He's one of the big reasons my Ask the Expert series has been going strong for years.
Here's a Cooking Merit Badge infographic that you may find helpful: Download a printable PDF of the Cooking Merit Badge Infographic The Facts: As of January 1, 2014 Cooking Merit badge is required for Eagle. A new set of requirements have been published and new book will be available in January.
Boy Scouts learn about reaching for the stars when they work on the requirements for the Space Exploration merit badge . Space is mysterious. We explore space for many reasons, not least because we don't know what is out there, it is vast, and humans are full of curiosity.
The sound of the kitchen timer can only mean one thing: The new Cooking merit badge requirements are done. For the new Cooking merit badge, which becomes Eagle-required on Jan. 1, 2014, Scouts will prepare meals using the MyPlate food guide, understand and explain food allergies, and learn about cooking food indoors.
I was looking for a way to further excite the Boy Scouts of Troop 68 to attend troop activities and earn their advancement when I came up with the idea of having a troop auction for prizes at the end of the year.
Boy Scouts can learn all about mammals while working on the Mammal Study merit badge . This is one our Boy Scouts often earn at summer camp. A mammal may weigh as little as 1/12 ounce, as do some shrews, or as much as 150 tons, like the blue whale.
Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Scouting Reader Cindy asked this question I want to know… if my son has earned all of his Eagle Required Merit badges, but has not "Eagled up" ie has not completed his project or had his Eagle Board of review, do the additional merit…
Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Scouting The Theater merit badge will appeal to Boy Scouts who enjoy being on stage. Many have opportunities at school to do some of these requirements. While earning the Theater merit badge, Scouts will learn to appreciate live performances as members of the audience…
Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Scouting Boy Scouts can practice their knot skills and build amazing projects when they work on the Pioneering merit badge . This is another one our Scouts often earn at summer camp.
Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Scouting Boy Scouts working on the Skating merit badge can choose to fulfill the requirements by ice skating, roller skating, or inline skating. This merit badge introduces Scouts to the exciting world of ice skating, roller skating, and in-line skating.
When I was a kid, I was that kid that always wanted to know how things worked. I was the kid that took a part toys to see how they were made. I loved trips to museums to see where things came from and I liked to hang out with my dad in the garage…
Lights, camera, action! The Cinematography merit badge has been renamed Moviemaking. The change was made to reflect the many elements that go into creating a movie. Aside from some minor updates from the Merit Badge Maintenance Task Force, the requirements and content for the merit badge are essentially the same.
Public Health Merit Badge for Boy Scouts Posted in Be PreparedBoy Scouts learn about their personal responsibilities and the community aspects of public health while working on the Public Health merit badge. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Scouting [ This is a content summary only.
Significant changes are coming to the Cooking merit badge. First, this badge will become Eagle-required beginning Jan. 1, 2014 . In addition, there will be a major overhaul to the requirements, which will take effect Jan. 1, 2015 . The addition of the Cooking merit badge to the Eagle-required list means that, regardless of when a Scout…
It's a secret recipe no longer. I've got new details to share on Cooking merit badge, set to be updated and join the list of Eagle-required merit badges on New Year's Day 2014. While the requirements are still being finalized, the questions and answers provided here should tide you over until the full course arrives.
Photography Merit Badge for Boy Scouts Posted in The Arts and CreativityThe Photography merit badge is a great elective for Boy Scouts who enjoy taking pictures. Maybe your Troop Historian can earn this badge while he is taking pictures of troop events.
Painting Merit Badge for Boy Scouts Posted in The Arts and CreativityOur local painters union does a skill center for the Painting merit badge every year. Boy Scouts learn all about the proper techniques for painting. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Scouting [ This is a content summary only.
Journalism Merit Badge for Boy Scouts Posted in ScholarshipThe Journalism merit badge provides Boy Scouts who like to write or report the news with a way to investigate the various aspects of the journalism profession. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Scouting [ This is a content summary only.
The Boyscouts of America years ago had the Beekeeping Merit Badge. It was discontinued in 1995. I suspect the reason was due to not a lot of Scouts were earning it. In the past few years the plight of Honey Bee's is making the news more and more. In Wilsonville, Oregon (very close to
I always liked the Cinematography merit badge. Maybe it is because I like movies so well. Or maybe it has something to do with all those years I spent working with Mel TV3, our local community access television station. I did become a councilor for the badge shortly after it became available.
Think of it as the long-awaited sequel. Cinematography merit badge is now Moviemaking merit badge, effective immediately. The design of the badge won't change, and new pamphlets are expected in Scout shops in mid-November. Why make this change? Well, anyone who sticks around to watch a movie's credits knows that cinematography is just one specific…
New Merit Badge for Boy Scouts
Home Repairs Merit Badge for Boy Scouts Posted in A Game with a PurposeIf you know a Boy Scout who likes to help out around the house, have him look at the requirements for the Home Repairs merit badge. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Scouting [ This is a content…
New Merit Badge for Boy Scouts
Genealogy Merit Badge for Boy Scouts Posted in CultureScholarshipBoy Scouts who enjoy delving into their family history can earn the Genealogy merit badge. There is a local LDS church which holds a skill center for this badge every year. Some of our scouts have attended and it has sparked an...
Fish and Wildlife Management Merit Badge for Boy Scouts Posted in ConservationBoy Scouts who are interested in learning more about conservation and wildlife can earn the Fish and Wildlife Management merit badge. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Scouting [ This is a content summary only.
Electronics Merit Badge for Boy Scouts Posted in ScienceThe Electronics merit badge introduces Boy Scouts to the concepts and devices which make a lot of the technology they use possible. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Scouting [ This is a content summary only.
Disabilities Awareness Merit Badge for Boy Scouts Posted in CharacterBoy Scouts can learn to understand and appreciate each individual's strengths and challenges while working on the Disabilities Awareness merit badge. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Scouting [ This is a content summary only.
Proud to be an American? Absolutely, but this hurts a little: American fourth- and eighth-graders are far from No. 1 in math and science. In fact, we're just outside of or barely in the top 10 in both categories, lagging behind countries like Korea, Singapore and Finland, according to a study released late last year…
Dentistry Merit Badge for Boy Scouts Posted in ScienceThe Dentistry merit badge encourages Boy Scouts to think about the many aspects of caring for their teeth. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Scouting [ This is a content summary only.
Composite Materials Merit Badge for Boy Scouts Posted in ScienceBoy Scouts can learn about composites and how they are incorporated into many of the things which make their lives easier when they work on the Compostite Materials merit badge. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth...
Canoeing Merit Badge for Boy Scouts Posted in FitnessCanoeing merit badge is a favorite for our second year Boy Scouts at summer camp. Everyone likes to get out on the lake on a warm summer day. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Scouting [ This is a content summary only.
Computers Merit Badge for Boy Scouts Posted in Careers and VocationsScienceBoy Scouts learn about the development and practical application of computing devices while earning the Computers merit badge. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Scouting [ This is a content summary only.
Don't sob about Sewing or mope about Magic. Send those ideas for new merit badges to someone who can actually act on them. Over the years, several of you emailed me with suggestions for merit badges about Sewing, Magic, Guitar, Hunting, Surfing and lots more.
The BSA is proud to announce that September is Boy Scout Month at Bass Pro Shops. This promotion will run in all of the Bass Pro Shop stores for the entire month of September 2013. The Bass Pro Shops promotional partnership is in its sixth year and is a multifaceted event created to give families…
Chemistry Merit Badge for Boy Scouts Posted in ScienceChemistry is called the central science because it connects physics with astronomy, geology and biology, and other sciences. Boy Scouts can learn about chemistry by earning the Chemistry merit badge. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for...
As we look ahead to Scouting's next century, we know that giving our Scouts solid skills in Science, Technology, and Engineering and Math – or STEM – is what will make the difference in having a qualified workforce where it's needed to help keep our nation strong.
Pottery Merit Badge for Boy Scouts Posted in Careers and VocationsHobbiesThe Arts and CreativityBoy Scouts learn about the craft and art of making useful and beautiful ceramic objects while earning the Pottery merit badge. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in...
Backpacking Merit Badge for Boy Scouts Posted in FitnessHikingIf your Boy Scout troop is planning some backpacking outings, check out the requirements for the Backpacking merit badge. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Scouting [ This is a content summary only.
I I expect if you are viewing this blog of mine you're involved in the Scouting world online and are already aware of Scoutmaster Clarke Green's blog. (That's him in the pic) He posts much more than I do - both quantitatively and qualitatively.
Reading the requirements for sustainability merit badge got me to thinking about merit badges as tools to achieve the aims of Scouting in general and Eagle required merit badges in particular. Faithful readers will understand that I like to think about these things and write about possibilities, take it all with a grain of salt.
Before long (January 1, 2014) the list of Eagle required merit badges will change slightly with the addition of cooking as a required merit badge and the new sustainability merit badge as an alternative to environmental science. Here's an overview of the current and new lists: Current list of Eagle-required merit badges Earn a total…
If the packed tent is any early indication, Mining in Society merit badge will be a hit when it debuts in February 2014. Scouts attending the 2013 National Jamboree got a sneak peek at the new elective merit badge, set to be released at the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration's Annual Meeting in Salt Lake…
Do your Scouts prefer their bike tires fat instead of thin? Then I've got good news. Beginning today, Cycling merit badge now includes a mountain biking option. That means Scouts can choose between road cycling or mountain biking when earning the Eagle-required badge.
Much of Baden-Powell's vision for Scouting still holds true today. But put this one in the category of something B-P never could have predicted. Today the Boy Scouts of America releases Programming merit badge , an elective badge that challenges Scouts to, among other requirements, "write, debug, and demonstrate a functioning program."
Ready … set … go green! The long-awaited requirements for the Boy Scouts of America's Sustainability merit badge have been released. The badge joins the Eagle-required list as an option to Environmental Science merit badge . Scouts must earn either Sustainability or Environmental Science on their journey to Eagle.
The long-awaited 2013 revision to the standard reference text for Scouting’s advancement programs has been released, leaving a somewhat bewildering series of changes and clarifications in its wake. The 2011 document did a great job of consolidating, codifying and clarifying BSA’s rules relating to advancement.
