Boy scout Merit Badges & Swim Test
LIFESAVING MERIT BADGE – Cost $60
No Boy Scout will ignore a plea for help. However, the desire to help is of little use unless one knows how to give the proper aid. The main purpose of the Lifesaving merit badge is to prepare Scouts to assist those involved in water accidents, teaching them the basic knowledge of rescue techniques, the skills to perform them, and the judgment to know when and how to act so that they can be prepared for emergencies.
You Need: Wear Class A Uniform, bring scout book if you are not at least 1st Class, blue card, pen or pencil, swim suit, goggles, sack lunch, money for vending machine, clothes to get in the pool (pants & shirt) and dry clothes for the classroom.
Prerequisites: If you are not a 1st class scout or higher, you will need proof of completing 5abcd & 6abe. If you have not completed these requirements, you can do so the day of your merit badge for an additional $25
Upcoming Dates (10:30am - 3/4 pm):
Sat. August 17, 2019
Sat. September 21, 2019
Sat. October 26, 2019
Sat. November 23, 2019
Sat. December 21, 2019
SWIM MERIT BADGE – Cost $50
Swimming is a leisure activity, a competitive sport, and a basic survival skill. Scouts who earn this badge will learn about safety when swimming and diving, how swimming can contribute to overall fitness and health, and gain some basic competitive swimming skills.
You Need: Wear Class A Uniform, bring scout book if you are not at least 1st Class, blue card, pen or pencil, swim suit, goggles, sack lunch, money for vending machine and dry clothes for the classroom.
Prerequisites: If you are not a 1st class scout or higher, you will need proof of completing 5abcd & 6abe. If you have not completed these requirements, you can do so the day of your merit badge for an additional $25
Upcoming Dates (10:30 am - 2/3 pm):
Sat. September 7, 2019
Sat. October 12, 2019
Sat. November 9, 2019
Sat. December 7, 2019
SCUBA DIVING MERIT BADGE – Cost $50
Achievement of the Scuba Diving merit badge is completed in conjunction with a PADI Open Water Diver Certification. This is a lifetime certification that is only the first step into an endless world of new experiences, adventure and fun.
Like other merit badges, the Scuba Diving merit badge has been developed to teach and train youth in a manner consistent with the overall goals and values of the Boy Scouts of America.
The merit badge counselor should be fair and consistent when presenting and evaluating the knowledge and skills specified by the requirements. None of the requirements may be modified or omitted.
Prerequisites: Current Swim Test, Swimming Merit Badge & Open Water Scuba Course
Upcoming Dates: Scuba Diving Courses start every Monday
CITIZENSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY MERIT BADGE – Cost $60
You Need: Wear Class A Uniform, bring scout book, blue card, pen or pencil, sack lunch, and money for vending machine.
Items to be completed at home: 2a, 3ab & 7abc (Merit Badge will be signed off upon completion of these items.)
Upcoming Dates (10:30 am - 2:30 pm):
Sat. September 14, 2019
Mon. November 25, 2019 (Thanksgiving Break)
Wed. January 1, 2020
CITIZENSHIP IN THE NATION MERIT BADGE – Cost $50
You Need: Wear Class A Uniform, bring scout book, blue card, pen or pencil, sack lunch, and money for vending machine.
Items to be completed at home: 2a, 3 & 8 (Merit Badge will be signed off upon completion of these items.)
Upcoming Dates (10:30 am - 1:30 pm):
Sat. September 14, 2019
Mon. November 25, 2019 (Thanksgiving Break)
Wed. January 1, 2020
CITIZENSHIP IN THE WORLD MERIT BADGE – Cost $50
You Need: Wear Class A Uniform, bring scout book, blue card, pen or pencil, sack lunch, and money for vending machine.
Items to be completed at home: 7 (Merit Badge will be signed off upon completion of these items.)
Upcoming Dates (2 pm - 5 pm):
Sat. September 7, 2019
Mon. November 25, 2019 (Thanksgiving Break)
Thur. January 2, 2020
COMMUNICATIONS MERIT BADGE – Cost $50
You Need: Wear Class A Uniform, bring scout book, blue card, pen or pencil, sack lunch, and money for vending machine.
Items to be completed at home: 5, 7a & 8 (Merit Badge will be signed off upon completion of these items.)
Upcoming Dates (10:30 am - 3:30 pm):
Sat. August 24, 2019
Sat. September 21, 2019
Tue. November 26, 2019
Thur. January 2, 2020
PERSONAL MANAGEMENT MERIT BADGE – Cost $50
You Need: Wear Class A Uniform, bring scout book, blue card, pen or pencil, sack lunch, and money for vending machine.
Items to be completed at home: 2a & 8 (Merit Badge will be signed off upon completion of these items.)
Upcoming Dates (10:30 am - 4:30 pm):
Tue. August 20, 2019
Sat. October 19, 2019
Sat. December 14, 2019
Sat. January 4, 2010
FIRST AID MERIT BADGE – Cost $45
You Need: Wear Class A Uniform, bring scout book, blue card, pen or pencil, sack lunch, and money for vending machine.
Items to be completed at home: 1 (Merit Badge will be signed off upon completion of these items.)
Upcoming Dates (10:30 am - 2:30 pm):
Sat. November 9, 2019
Tue. November 26, 2019
PERSONAL FITNESS MERIT BADGE – Cost $40
You Need: Wear Class A Uniform, bring scout book, blue card, pen or pencil, sack lunch, and money for vending machine.
Items to be completed at home: 6, 7 & 8 (Merit Badge will be signed off upon completion of these items.)
Upcoming Dates (10:30 am - 1:30 pm):
Sat. October 26, 2019
Sat. November 30, 2019
Sat. January 4, 2020
DENTISTRY MERIT BADGE – Cost $45
You Need: Wear Class A Uniform, bring scout book, blue card, pen or pencil, sack lunch, and money for vending machine.
Items to be completed at home: 3 (Merit Badge will be signed off upon completion of these items.)
Upcoming Dates (2 pm - 5 pm):
Wed. November 27, 209
Wed. January 8, 2020
COOKING MERIT BADGE – Cost $50
You Need: Wear Class A Uniform, bring scout book, blue card, pen or pencil, sack lunch, and money for vending machine.
Items to be completed at home: 4, 5 & 6 (Merit Badge will be signed off upon completion of these items.)
Upcoming Dates (10:30 am - 2:30 pm):
Sat. October 12, 2019
Sat. December 28, 2019
FAMILY LIFE MERIT BADGE – Cost $50
You Need: Wear Class A Uniform, bring scout book, blue card, pen or pencil, sack lunch, and money for vending machine.
Items to be completed at home: 3, 4 & 5 (Merit Badge will be signed off upon completion of these items.)
Upcoming Dates (10:30 am - 1 pm):
Sat. September 28, 2019
Tue. November 26, 2019
Fri. January 3, 2020
LAW MERIT BADGE – Cost $55
You Need: Wear Class A Uniform, bring scout book, blue card, pen or pencil, sack lunch, and money for vending machine.
Items to be completed at home:
Upcoming Dates (2 pm - 8 pm):
Sat. October 19, 2019
Sat. December 7, 2019
SUSTAINABILITY MERIT BADGE – Cost $55
You Need: Wear Class A Uniform, bring scout book, blue card, pen or pencil, sack lunch, and money for vending machine.
Items to be completed at home:
Upcoming Dates (10:30 am - 3:30 pm):
Mon. August 19, 2019
Sat. November 16, 2019
Mon. January 6, 2020
DISABILITY AWARENESS MERIT BADGE – Cost $50
You Need: Wear Class A Uniform, bring scout book, blue card, pen or pencil, sack lunch, and money for vending machine.
Items to be completed at home:
Upcoming Dates (3 pm - 5 pm):
Sat. December 21, 2019
REPTILE AND AMPHIBIAN STUDY MERIT BADGE – Cost $50
You Need: Wear Class A Uniform, bring scout book, blue card, pen or pencil, sack lunch, and money for vending machine.
Items to be completed at home:
Upcoming Dates (10:30 am - 3 pm):
Sat. November 30, 2019
Tue. December 31, 2019 (3 pm - 7:30 pm)
MINING IN SOCIETY MERIT BADGE – Cost $50
You Need: Wear Class A Uniform, bring scout book, blue card, pen or pencil, sack lunch, and money for vending machine.
Items to be completed at home:
Upcoming Dates (3 pm - 7:30 pm):
Sat. November 23, 2019
Sat. December 28, 2019
SALESMANSHIP MERIT BADGE – Cost $55
You Need: Wear Class A Uniform, bring scout book, blue card, pen or pencil, sack lunch, and money for vending machine.
Items to be completed at home:
Upcoming Dates (2 pm - 8 pm):
Sat. November 9, 2019
Sat. December 14, 2019
STAMP COLLECTING MERIT BADGE – Cost $50
You Need: Wear Class A Uniform, bring scout book, blue card, pen or pencil, sack lunch, and money for vending machine.
Items to be completed at home:
Upcoming Dates (3 pm - 7:30 pm):
Sat. November 2, 2019
Tue. December 31, 2019
WEATHER MERIT BADGE – Cost $50
You Need: Wear Class A Uniform, bring scout book, blue card, pen or pencil, sack lunch, and money for vending machine.
Items to be completed at home:
Upcoming Dates (3 pm - 8 pm):
Sat. November 16, 2019
Mon. December 30, 2019
MEDICINE MERIT BADGE – Cost $35
You Need: Wear Class A Uniform, bring scout book, blue card, pen or pencil, sack lunch, and money for vending machine.
Items to be completed at home: 10 (Merit Badge will be signed off upon completion of these items.)
Upcoming Dates (10:30 am - 2:30 pm):
Sat. November 23, 2019
Tue. January 7, 2020
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MERIT BADGE – Cost $50
You Need: Wear Class A Uniform, bring scout book, blue card, pen or pencil, sack lunch, and money for vending machine.
Items to be completed at home: 7b & 9 (Merit Badge will be signed off upon completion of these items.)
Upcoming Dates (10:30 am - 2:30 pm):
Sat. October 5, 2019
Wed. November 27, 2019
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE MERIT BADGE – Cost $60
You Need: Wear Class A Uniform, bring scout book, blue card, pen or pencil, sack lunch, and money for vending machine.
Items to be completed at home: 3g & 4a (Merit Badge will be signed off upon completion of these items.)
Upcoming Dates (10:30 am - 4:30 pm):
Sat. September 28, 2019
Swim Test - Cost $10
The BSA swim test is used to determine ability level so that participants can swim in an area which is appropriate for them.
Scouts and adults must pass the BSA swim test to take part in most aquatics activites. At camp, there is always a buddy board where you check in according to your ability level. The swim test is also used as a requirement for some advancement. Almost any rank advancement involving swimming or boating will require a swim test.
Call 281-445-3483 to schedule your swim test during normal business hours. Troops have the option to set up a day for everyone to complete the swim test.