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Merit Badge Class Listing

    We will provide a list of Merit Badges we will be offering here, so check back for details.

    Here's a great resource for Scouts and Scouters. www.meritbadge.com is where you can find and download the requirements for the merit badges, worksheets and some great information. Check it out!

    Sign up your scouts for Merit Badge Classes here! You can fill out this online Merit Badge Class Pre-registration form for all of the classes! You must pre-register all of your scouts and their classes before arriving at the camporee. Last minute changes (only!) can be made at check-in Friday night. Remember, you STILL need to bring along a hard copy of your COMPLETE list when you check in at the Camporee. Simply turn in your list with the hard copy of your troop registration form at check-in.

    If you use AOL, you should email Cindy Zollman directly to sign up for your badges. It appears that the above form does not work for everyone on AOL.

    Remember to check back here often to get updates to the classes being offered as well as requirements which need to be completed prior to the Camporee. Scouts who have not completed the pre-requisits before arriving will receive a partial for their merit badge.

    Please remember to bring your "Blue Cards" as they will not be provided at the camporee!

    Some classes are field-trip oriented. Scouts in these classes are required to wear their "Class-A" uniform. Special requirements such as class size, items to bring, etc. will also be included here, along with additions, deletions and revisons. Again, CHECK BACK OFTEN to get the latest information!

    Here's the list of this year's Merit Badge Classes:

    2008 MERIT BADGE CLASSES

     

    If pre-requisites are required and completed prior to the camporee the scout should be able to complete the merit badge. 

     

    All merit badge counselors are requesting that scouts come to the class with a merit badge book that has been READ.

     

    Also we are requesting that the scout go to www.meritbadge.com and print out the worksheet for their merit badge class.  This form is a great learning/working tool.   Scoutmasters – thank you for your assistance in seeing that the scout has this form and their “read” merit badge book.

     

     

    ALL DAY CLASSES

     

     

    American Culture

                Counselor:                  LeeAnna Tyler

                Class Size:                  12

                Prerequisite:               None

     

    Chemistry

                Counselor:                  Kevin Hanna

                Class Size:                  20

                Prerequisite:               None

     

    Citizenship in the Nation

                Counselor:                  Jim Echols

                Class Size:                  25

                Prerequisites:             Req. 2d (national monument – bring brief written report)

    Req. 3 (national evening news – bring written report)    

    Req. 6 (get scoutmaster approval for historical speech.  Bring written report on this requirement.)

     

    Citizenship in the World

                Counselor:                  Cliti Shafer

                Class Size:                  12        (Class not recommended for younger Scouts.)

    Prerequisites:             Req. 1-3 - Research and prepare in writing; be prepared to answer questions on this material. 

    Req. 4 – select two items and be prepared to discuss. 

    Req. 5 and 6 - complete and be prepared to discuss. 

    Req. 7 – do two of the five options and be prepared to share with your counselor.

     

    Communications

                Counselor:                  Becky McKenzie

                Class Size:                  10

    Prerequisite:               In order to successfully complete most of the requirements for the

    Communications merit badge, Scouts must do the following before Moose Camp:

     

    1.      Write and be ready to give a 5-minute speech on any topic that would meet an adult’s approval. You will give the speech at Moose Camp to other Scouts in this class. (For example, you could give a speech on how to tell whether a snake is poisonous, or about the history of the U.S. flag, or about the North Pole.) Requirement 3

    1. Interview someone you know fairly well, like, or respect because of his or her position, talent, career, or life experiences. Pretend you’re going to introduce this person to the class at Camp. Write a short introduction about why the other Scouts would like to hear this person. Bring both your interview notes and the introduction to Camp. (For example, you could interview a teacher, a coach, a grandparent, or someone one of your parents works with.) Requirement 4
    2. Think about a skill you would like to teach someone, or a subject you would like to inform someone about. How would you teach this skill or subject? Bring props with you so you can teach someone else in the class this skill or subject. (For example, if you want to teach someone how to make a splint for a broken arm, bring materials to do that. If you want to inform someone about the Grand Canyon, bring pictures or books about the Grand Canyon.) Requirement 6
    3. You’re going to write a letter to the editor of your newspaper or Boys’ Life. Think about what you want to write about, and bring a copy of either your newspaper or Boys’ Life. (For example, you might write about a skate park, or about conserving water, or about how fun camping is.) Requirement 7

     

     

    Composite Materials

                Counselor:                  Mike Bell

                Class Size:                  12

                Prerequisite:               Req. 4 – complete one.  4B may be the easier to complete in the

                                                    allotted time before camporee.

     

                IMPORTANT: The handling of hazardous materials in a safe and correct manner is part of this merit badge.  Scouts and parents must be informed that they will be working with hazardous materials with proper personal protective equipment and proper supervision.  Suggest that you have the parents sign a statement acknowledging they have been informed of this concern.

     

                Must bring to class and “old long sleeve” shirt that you do not mind getting materials on; they will not wash out.

     

    Crime Prevention

                Counselor:                  Deputy Scott Bedell

                Class Size:                  20

                Prerequisite:               None

     

    Dentistry

                Counselor:                  Dr. Brent Dryden

                Class Size:                  8

                Prerequisite:               Req. 6

     

    Dog Care

                Counselor:                  Michael Ohleger

                Class Size:                  8

                Prerequisite:               Will notify scout once class sign up is complete

     

    Drafting/Engineering

                Counselor:                  David Hartman

                Class Size:                  12

                Prerequisite:               None – these two merit badges are taught together.  When the day

                                                    is complete you will have Drafting and Engineering merit badges.

     

    Electricity

                Counselor:                  James Miller

                Class Size:                  10

    Prerequisite:               Req. 2 - Complete (checklist will be sent to the scouts who sign up
    for this class); this checklist must be completed. 

    Req. 5  - complete and bring your drawing and be prepared to explain how it works. 

    Req. 8 - complete using the symbols shown in the table on page 55 of the merit badge book and bring the drawing to the counselor.  Ensure you identify which circuit breaker or fuse protects the circuit(s) depicted by listing the circuit number from the fuse or circuit breaker panel.  BRING a calculator.

     

    Fire Safety

                Counselor:                  Chip Jackson

                Class Size:                  20

                Prerequisite:               Complete Req. 6a in advance

     

    First Aid

                Counselor:                  Charles King

                Class Size:                  20

                Prerequisite:               Bring a first air kit.  Have requirement signed off if scout has

    completed requirements for Tenderfoot, 2nd class and lst class scout.

     

    Fly Fishing

                Counselor:                  Phil Johnson

                Class Size:                  6

                                                    FLY RODS WILL BE PROVIDED

                Prerequisite:               visit http://www.killroys.com/knots/knots.htm and practice, as

    the knots can be complex for the novice. 

    Req. 10 – scout should have Scoutmaster sign off if he has successfully cleaned and cooked a fish.   If scout has already successfully caught 1 or more species of fish using a fly rod, this too should also be signed by their Scoutmaster. 

    Participants should be award that since trout will be the predominate species in the stream that we will be using, they may not be able to catch a second species and therefore might not complete this requirement on site. 

     

    Geology

                Counselor:                  Doug Baum

                Class Size:                  10

    Prerequisite:               Materials required for class: compass, pencil, ruler, protractor, paper, clipboard.  Prerequisites to follow.

     

    Journalism

                Counselor:                  Matt Taylor

                Class Size:                  10

                Prerequisite:               Req. 2b. Radio and television journalism, complete #1.  

                                                    Req. 4 - complete

     

    Life Saving

                Counselor:                  Sandra Denius/YMCA

                Class Size:                  10

                Prerequisite:               Must be able to complete 2nd Class requirements 7a-7c (safe swim,

    ability to jump into water, water rescuer methods) and 1st Class requirements 9a-9c (safe trip afloat, BSA swimmer test, line rescue).

     

    Pioneering

                Counselor:                  Robert Climmer

                Class Size:                  15

                Prerequisite:               None

     

    Plumbing

                Counselor:                  Bart Estes

                Class Size:                  10

                Prerequisite:               None – Must bring $3.00 to cover supplies for this class

     

    Public Health

                Counselor:                  Jake Lekan

                Class Size:                  12

                Prerequisite:               None

     

    Radio

                Counselor:                  Amateur Radio Club

                Class Size:                  15

                Prerequisite:               None

     

    Railroading

                Counselor:                  C&O Historical Society/CSX Railroad

                Class Size:                  1 scout per each Troop

                Prerequisite:               None

     

    Soil and Water Conservation

                Counselor:                  Kevin Persinger

                Class Size:                  10

                Prerequisite:               Req. 7a – make a trip and bring report to camporee on anyone

    except # 7a.7.  We plan to visit the public drinking water treatment plant.

    Swimming

                Counselor:                  Sandra Denius/YMCA

                Class Size:                  15

                Prerequisite:               None

     

    Traffic Safety

                Counselor:                  Todd Tyler

                Class Size:                  15

                Prerequisite:               None

     

    Truck Transportation

                Counselor:                  Wayne Swisher

                Class Size:                  20

                Prerequisite:               None

     

    HALF DAY CLASSES

    The following classes will be offered twice.

    Morning and Afternoon Session

     

    Coin Collecting

                Counselor:                 

                Class Size:                  10

                Prerequisite:               Bring paper and pen. 

                                                    Complete Req. 7, 8 and ONE of the 4 options for 9. 

    Bring the parts of your collection you will need to satisfy requirements 7, 8 and 9 to class.

     

    Fingerprinting

                Counselor:                  Virginia State Police

                Class Size:                  Unlimited

                Prerequisite:               None

     

    Fishing

                Counselor:                  Chip Schram

                Class Size:                  Unlimited

                Prerequisite:               must bring a fishing pole and tackle box

    Indian Lore

                Counselor:                  Don Knicely

                Class Size:                  10

                Prerequisite:               None

     

    Leatherwork

                Counselor:                  Laura Jackson

                Class Size:                  12

                Prerequisite:               $3.00 charge for the class materials. 

    Paper, pencil. 

    Req. 4 complete and bring a note from your Scoutmaster that it has been completed or bring in the item and be prepared to explain the process.

     

    Nuclear Science

                Counselor:                  Jennifer Jordan

                Class Size:                  10

                Prerequisite:               Best for older scouts.  

    Req. 2 (definitions) and Req. 3 bring a report on the 5 people.    Paper and pencils

     

    AM CLASSES ONLY

    American Heritage

                Counselor:                  Roy DeLauder

                Class Size:                  10

                Prerequisite:               Req. 2.  Select and do 2 of the 4 options. 

    Prepare a short report on those that you did - be prepared to discuss in class.  IF AT ALL POSSIBLE INTERVIEW THE VETERANS FOR 2(c).

     

    Req. 3c.  Be prepared to discuss in class.

     

    Req. 4.  Select and do 2 of the 5 options.  Prepare a short report on those that you did - be prepared to discuss in class.

     

    Req. 5.  Select and do 1 of the 3 options.  Prepare a short report on the one that you did – be prepared to discuss in class.  If you read a biography for school, you can use it for this requirement.

     

    We will cover requirements 1, 3(a), 3(b), and 6 through discussions in class but these discussions will be easier if you have read the merit badge book.

     

    Pulp and Paper

                Counselor:                  ?

                Class Size:                  15

                Prerequisite:               None

     

    Textile

                Counselor:                  Joe Wilson

                Class Size:                  10

                Prerequisite:               None

     

    Weather

                Counselor:                  Scott Lancey

                Class Size:                  12

                Prerequisite:               None

     

    PM CLASSES ONLY

     

     

    Energy

                Counselor:                  Harvey Clark

                Class Size:                  15

    Prerequisite:               1A) Do the following: Find an article on the use or

    conservation of energy. Discuss with your counselor what in the article is interesting to you, the questions it raises, and what ideas it addresses that you do not understand. (You MUST bring the article to the merit badge class. We will discuss it at the beginning of the class.)

    2B) Show you understand energy forms and conversions by
    doing the following: Construct a system that has at least two energy conversions and explain this to your counselor. (You MUST bring the energy conversion machine to the merit badge class. We will talk about them in class). 

    4) Conduct an energy audit of your home. Keep a 14-day
    log that records what you and your family did to reduce energy use. Include the following in your report, after the 14-day period, discuss what you have learned with your counselor. (You MUST bring the completed energy audit of your home to the merit badge class. You may use the Worksheet as the log.
    Note that the Worksheet has an audit checklist to help.)
    A) List the types of energy used in your home
    such as electricity, wood, oil, liquid petroleum, and natural gas, and tell how each is delivered and measured, and the current cost; OR record the transportation fuel used, miles driven, miles per gallon, and trips using your family car or another vehicle.
    B) Describe ways you and your family can use
    energy resources more wisely. In preparing your discussion, consider the energy required for the things you do on a daily basis (cooking, showering, using lights, driving, watching t.v., using the computer). Explain how you can change your energy use through reuse and recycling.

    8) Find out what opportunities are available for a
    career in energy. Choose one position that interests you and describe the education and training required.  (You MUST bring the written description to the merit badge class. You can use the Worksheet. Use the Internet or library to investigate careers.

     

    Genealogy

                Counselor:                  Roy LeLauder

                Class Size:                  10

                Prerequisite:               Read current merit badge pamphlet revised in 2006 prior to class. 

     

    Req. 2.  Select and do 1 of the 2 options.  Bring your biography or

    your journal to class.  Be prepared to discuss in class.

     

    Req. 3.  Bring the results of your interview to class.  Be prepared to discuss.  What did you learn in the interview?

     

    Req. 4(b).  Find a genealogical document.  Be prepared to evaluate it in class (Requirement 4(c)).  (Note: a genealogical document can be almost anything that has some useful genealogical data on it.)

     

    Req. 5.  Select and contact 1 of the 5 options.  Be prepared to discuss what you found out in class.

     

    Req. 6.  Prepare your Family Tree and be prepared to discuss it in class.

               

    We will cover requirements 1, 4(a), 4(c), 7, 8, and 9 through discussions in class but these discussions will be easier if you have read the Merit Badge Book before you arrive.  For the reports – the worksheets available at various places on the web are acceptable.  (They also serve as a useful guide.) 

     

    Medicine

                Counselor:                  Dr. Jim Walker

                Class Size:                  10

                Prerequisite:               Req. 1 – have a written description of 8 from the list and be

    prepared to discuss.

                                                    Req 4(a) – bring a brief written description of these people

                                                    Req. 4(b) – complete and bring with you

                                                    Req 6(a) – have a written description of 5 of these physicians

                                                    Req 6(b) – bring a written response to 6b

                Req 10 – if you can complete this requirement prior to the camporee being a written certificate by the person in charge.  Otherwise you will receive a partial merit badge.

     

     

               


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