Geocaching resources scouting literature boy scout handbook. The pamphlets contain requirements, introductory information and supplemental reference text. Discuss first aid and prevention for the types of injuries or illnesses that could occur while participating in geocaching activities, including cuts, scrapes, snakebite, insect stings, tick bites, exposure to poisonous plants. Were excited to see all the different embroidered patch designs for geocaching events. Geocaching merit badge workbook boy scouts of america. Board index boy scout advancement merit badge or other award subject development geocaching mb is a reality ideas for new merit badges or other awards andor thoughts on improving existing ones. This workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge. The new merit badge program, announced in 2010, is an excellent guide to learning geocaching for any person, regardless of age or gender. A merit badge workbook is not a sole means to validate, accredit, or confirm the completion of a merit badge requirement or any of its components by itself. Supporting documentation or project work pertinent to this merit badge which may also include a merit badge workbook for reference with notes 7. Release your travel bug into a public geocache and, with your par ents permission.
If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Jul 21, 2016 boy scout merit badge gc6nwtz was created by ethan w. Dec 29, 2010 the addition of geocaching seems like a great fit to the adventurous spirit of scouting. For the general reader, these are also an excellent introduction to the basic fundamentals and techniques of geocaching. May 14, 2019 how to use proper geocaching etiquette when hiding or seeking a cache, and how to properly hide, post, maintain, and dismantle a geocache. Guide for merit badge counselors boy scouts of america. Use the links directly below to find help for a specific badge. While the geocaching pamphlet has been officially released, here is the workbook for the merit badge. Geocaching merit badgegeocaching merit badge merit badge camporeemerit badge camporee do.
Get merit badge application blue card from your scoutmaster. An official boy scouts of america merit badge pamphlet has been created for the bsa by topic authorities for each merit badge. I made this for my boy scout merit badge and i hope to reach eagle one day. Tell why you must consider declination when using map and compass together.
Merit badges give scouts the opportunity to investigate around 120 different areas of knowledge and skills. Tell your counselor about your experience, and share the materials you used and developed for this event. Its a small size geocache, with difficulty of 1, terrain of 2. As for counciling of this new merit badge, imho, a well prepared geocaching counselor should be able to guide a scout in all aspects of this merit badge planning, construction, placement and maintenance so that a scout can produce a well executed cache container using scout skills, e. Scoutbook boy scouts geocaching merit badge requirements. Merit badges are the second main area of the boy scout advancement program. The requirements to this merit badge are ed by the boy scouts of america. If a merit badge pamphlet is updated during the year, a scout can choose to use either full set of old requirements or new requirements in the pamphlet. Before doing so, share with your counselor a threemonth maintenance plan for the geocache where you are personally responsible for those three months. The boy scouts of america bsa program offers great merit badge materials to its scouts, which my older sons used on their way to achieving their eagle scout ranks. Official geocaching merit badge requirements released bryan.
Official geocaching merit badge requirements released bryan on. Carlisle merit badge college carlisle pa fuzzie vohs. Print the workbook, read and bring merit badge book, penpencil, paper. Placing my first geocache for the boy scout merit badge. Geocaching and scouting cubs courtney is caching with the cubs, and is joined by a cub scout troop in the studio. Backpacking, camping, cycling, first aid, hiking, nature, orienteering, and search and rescue merit badge pamphlets books cameron, layne. Keep a log, and share this with your counselor at the end of the 30day period. Please note that the use of any workbook is merely for note taking and reference and completion geocachig any merit badge workbook does not warrant, guarantee, or confirm a scouts completion of any merit badge. You dont need to have had rank advancement to be eligible. Itd be neat to make one of the treasures at a geocach custom pin or custom decal for. Sep 26, 2019 merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Weather appropriate clothing for the time of year and location of the class for outdoor participation. The latest scouts bsa requirements for tenderfoot and life ranks require the scout to use the edge method.
Mar 22, 2017 this boy scout excel spreadsheet is a workbook of free spreadsheets developed by evan clements, a scout leader in the hobble creek district, utah national parks council. Dec 14, 2015 geocaching merit badge lesson plan for boy scouts of america slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Boy scout merit badge gc6nwtz was created by ethan w. This workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Geocaching merit badge emblem boy scouts of america javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. Explain to your counselor the most likely hazards you may encounter while participating in geocaching activities and what you should do to anticipate, help prevent, mitigate, and respond to these hazards. The work space provided for each requirement should be used by the scout to make notes for discussing the item with his counselor, not for providing the full and complete answers. May 23, 2012 geocaching and scouting cubs courtney is caching with the cubs, and is joined by a cub scout troop in the studio.
Andy headhardhat smith explains the new scouting merit badge program. A subgroup of merit badges are known as eagle required merit badges. Show a topographic map with magnetic northsouth lines. Boy scouts of america, grand canyon council, white mountain district, merit badge clinics, show low, arizona. How to use proper geocaching etiquette when hiding or seeking a cache, and how to properly hide, post, maintain, and dismantle a geocache. The addition of geocaching seems like a great fit to the adventurous spirit of scouting. The merit badge pamphlet is not yet available, but the boy scouts of america wanted to get the official requirements in the hands of scouts and. The patches for these historical merit badges are distinguished by a gold ring on the outside edge. Geocaching merit badgegeocaching merit badge merit badge camporeemerit badge camporee do you have a completed blue card. Geocaching merit badge boy scout troop 8 estes park. To request powerpoint versions, use the contact us page above note. Merit badges are awards earned by members of the boy scouts of america, based on activities within the area of study by completing a list of periodically updated requirements. This workbook can help you organize your thoughts as.
Always, always, always, keep the receipt from your blue card very important. Show how to measure distances on a map using an orienteering compass. Geocaching merit badge requirements for the geocaching merit badge. A scout can purchase pamphlets from bsa, find them in a troop library, or oftentimes check them out from a public. They are reproduced in part here under fair use as a resource for scouts and scouters to use in the earning and teaching of merit badges. A geocache is a place you can find using a gps global positioning system unit.
Merit badge requirements and worksheets boy scout trail. Merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Geocaching merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. The requirements published by the boy scouts of america should always be used over the list here.
Mar 31, 2011 geocaching merit badge posted mar 31, 2011, 11. Release your travel bug into a public geocache and, with your parents permission, monitor its progress at. If a merit badge pamphlet is updated during the year, a scout can choose to use. Its a small size geocache, with difficulty of 2, terrain of 2. Art merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet.
The merit badge counselor sets a date and time to meet with the scout and his buddy, and may suggest the scout bring the merit badge pamphlet along with the blue card. Jun 29, 2014 this video is about the geocaching merit badge. Completing merit badge requirements was often a great addition to their study of science, history, culture, government, business, and technology, and they also learned some great. Please note that the use of any workbook is merely for note taking and reference and completion geocachig any merit badge workbook does not warrant, guarantee, or confirm a scouts completion of any merit badge requirement s.
Each scout can explore topics from american business to woodworking as they have interest. Sep 08, 2014 the boy scouts of america bsa program offers great merit badge materials to its scouts, which my older sons used on their way to achieving their eagle scout ranks. Geocaching merit badge class preparation page scoutmaster bucky. Despite the bsas stance on merit badge workbooks, it is our belief that the issue is not the workbooks themselves, but rather the improper use of them. If a new edition of a merit badge pamphlet is introduced with updated requirements after the scouts bsa requirements book has been released, a scout who is starting the badge may choose to follow either set of requirements until the end of the year. Geocaching merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. After setting up the geocache, with your parents permission, follow the logs online for 30. Apr 22, 20 thats one of the problems ive encountered with merit badge hides.
Eagle scout badge boy scouts merit badges eagle scout ceremony eagle project happy birthday pictures scout activities cub scouts eagles scouting. Have the counselor sign your blue card and return to your troop advancements person. Feel free to use these scouts bsa geocaching merit badge presentations developed for troop 1028. Prior to 1st mbc session, read the bsa drafting merit badge workbook. Explain to your counselor the most likely hazards you may encounter while participating in. Scoutingbsasoil and water conservation merit badge. This tracks boys from 11 year old new scouts to tenderfoot scouts to s. Offered only in 2010, the historical merit badge program, part of the boy scouts of america centennial, allowed scouts to earn the discontinued carpentry, pathfinding, signalling, and tracking originally called stalking merit badges. You can and should use the scoutmaster bucky geocaching merit badge workbook to help get a head start and organize your preparation work. The blue card is the nationally recognized merit badge record. Discuss how to properly plan an activity that uses gps, including using the buddy system, sharing your plan. Enhancing our youths competitive edge through merit badges. Apr 09, 2019 while working on the geocaching merit badge, scouts learn to safely find and record geocaches. I see in the requirements 2019 printing that requirement 5 has four components simplified below.
Unlike ranks, there is a degree of choice in the merit badge program. Its a good idea to have a true geocacher act as the point of contact as well as the ultimately responsible owner for any scout geocaching communications, merit badge hides and. The purpose of the merit badge program is to allow scouts to examine subjects to determine if they would like to further pursue them as a career or vocation. Geocaching boy scouts of america handbook hacks duration. Thats one of the problems ive encountered with merit badge hides. You can learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, business, and future careers as you earn merit badges. This tool makes the recordkeeping easier for the scout, the merit badge counselor, and the unit leader.
The timing of this merit badges release in the 100th anniversary year couldnt be better. Geocaching merit badge helps and documents scouter mom. Salisbury 2020 merit badge college class prerequisites. Geocaching merit badge emblem boy scouts of america. Set up and hide a public geocache, following the guidelines in the geocaching merit badge pamphlet. A copy of the geocaching merit badge workbook with above answers added. The merit badge program plays a major role in the scouting advancement program and participation can begin as soon as a scout registers with a troop. This workbook can help you, but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. The mining in society merit badge emblem signifies a scout who has taken an interest and shown considerable skill in safe geocaching. At the start of the new year, scouts who are beginning must use only the new requirements.
Those will show an effective date of the following year i. Usually there is a place to log your find and sometimes leave or take a small trinket. Official geocaching merit badge requirements released. While working on the geocaching merit badge, scouts learn to safely find and record geocaches. This is for use by boy scouter leaders to keep track of boy scouts advancement. To earn eagle scout, most of these badges must be earned although some are eitheror badges. Geocaching merit badge lesson plan for boy scouts of america slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Geocaching merit badge workbook boy scouts of america troop. I am an assistant scoutmaster and merit badge counsellor, and im working with a scout on the geocaching merit badge. Official geocaching merit badge requirements geocaching. Its a good idea to have a true geocacher act as the point of contact as well as the ultimately responsible owner for any scout geocaching communications, merit badge hides and tbs or just troop hides and such.