Keep a daily journal during the trek that includes a daybyday description of your activities, including notes about what worked well and thoughts about improvements that could be. This pamphlet assists scouts attempting to earn the emergency preparedness merit badge, which is required to obtain the rank of eagle scout. Mar 20, 2016 pdf site to find full merit badge books on line. Read pdf backpacking merit badge worksheet answers information that can make earning a merit badge a lot easier. Weather appropriate clothing for the time of year and location of the class for outdoor participation 5. Chess merit badge pamphlet troop 577 wichita, kansas. Scouts are often called upon to help because they know first aid and they know about the discipline and planning needed to react to an emergency situation. Hiking merit badge will prepare you for exciting journeys. It is made av ailable for y ou to buy as a service of the national and local councils, bo y scouts of america. Youll also organize a family meeting to talk about several important topics. Discuss the prevention of and treatment for the health concerns that could occur while backpacking, including. Hikes of 10 and 20 miles will give you the experience and confidence to enjoy hiking as a lifetime hobby. Cooking troop 186 merit badge troop 186 merit badge. Communication merit badge pamphlet from the boy scouts of america.
Backpacking merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. This workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Supporting documentation or project work pertinent to this merit badge which may also include a merit badge workbook for reference. The cooking merit badge will introduce you to principles. Merit badges pamphlets pdf american business american cultures american heritage american labor animal science animation archaeology archery architecture and landscape architecture art astronomy athletics automotive maintenance aviation backpacking basketry bird study bugling camping canoeing chemistry chess citizenship in the community citizenship in the nation. Camping helps the boy scouts of america deliver the promise of outdoor adventure to boy scouts. At the start of the new year, scouts who are beginning must use only the new requirements. Rightclick on a workbook name to save or print the optional workbooks.
Hiking merit badge hiking merit badge pamphlet 35907. The costs of the development, writing, and editing of the merit badge pamphlets are paid for by the boy scouts of america in order to bring you the best book at a. Earning merit badges in the boy scouts of america sports and outdoor hobbies. Homepage forums scouts bsa backpacking merit badge requirements this topic has 3 replies, 1 voice, and was last updated 3 years, 1 month ago by middletownscouter. Using leave no trace principles, take the trek you have planned and, while on the trek, complete at least one service project approved by your merit badge counselor. Enhancing our youths competitive edge through merit badges. Boy scouts merit badges pdf cooking projects cuisine kochen brewing. While doing the requirements for the backpacking merit badge, scouts learn to plan and execute a safe trek in the backcountry. At all times that scouts participate in a bsa activity, they must have the proper supervision. Prepare at least three meals using a stove and fuel you can carry in a backpack. You can find the requirements on the bsa site pdf or at the us scouting service project with a worksheet. Camping merit badge camping merit badge pamphlet 35866. Current merit badge pamphlet and requirement revision dates.
This workbook can help you organize your thoughts as you prepare to meet with your merit badge counselor. January, 2016 requirements for the hiking merit badge. True the metal frame absorbs the charge and directs it into the ground. List 10 items that are essential to be carried on any. Have the counselor sign your blue card and return to your troop advancements person. Before you begin work on a merit badge, you must request approval from the scoutmaster and get a merit badge blue card on the front of the blue card fig. Workbooks can help scouts organize notes, listen actively, and document their work. The counselor may ask to meet you to explain what is expected and to start helping you meet the requirements. Scoutingbsabackpacking merit badge wikibooks, open. The manual says 40 and 60, but avalanche experts say 30 to 45. Give the signed application to your unit leader so your merit badge emblem can be secured for you.
Explain to your counselor the most likely hazards you may encounter while hiking, and what you should do to anticipate, help prevent, mitigate, and respond to these hazards. In addition, troop 692 will purchase the merit badge pamphlet for one nonrequired badge, per year, per scout. Demonstrate that you know how to operate a backpacking stove safely and to handle liquid fuel safely. Backpacking boy scouts of america merit badge series. Backpacking merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. This hiking merit badge pamphlet provides scouts with the information needed to earn the hiking merit badge. Get in touch with the merit badge counselor and explain that you want to earn the badge. Backpacking merit badge requirements bryan on scouting. This merit badge pamphlet is one in a series of mor e than 1 00 c ov ering all kinds of hobb y and car eer subjects. January, 2015 requirements for the backpacking merit badge. Get merit badge application blue card from your scoutmaster.
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. Discuss the prevention of and treatment for the health. You still must satisfy your counselor that you can demonstrate each skill and have learned the information. Fish and wildlife management merit badge pamphlet 35898. The camping merit badge challenges scouts mentally and physically.
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Troop 692 specifics troop 692 will purchase the merit badge pamphlets for all merit badges for rank and eagle required merit badges. Merit badge pamphlets program literature literature scout shop. A breakfast, lunch, and dinner for a trail or backpacking trip. This workbook can help you organize your thoughts as you. Read pdf backpacking merit badge worksheet answers demonstrate each skill and have learned the information. Bsa advancement with pamphlet categorized under hobbies the backpacking merit badge. These workbooks can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Treating water, leave no trace, map and compass skills, gps, stoves, and sanitary concerns are all covered by this badge.
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