Tin Foil Dinners

Tin foil dinners are a great way to have the least amount of cleanup during dinner at camp.  One thing

Friend to Jack?....

There are a few snakes who have very similar markings, yet one is poisonous.  Can you tell the difference between them?...

Personal First-Aid Kits

While Camping or Hiking, each Scout should take with them the Basic Essentials.  This includes a Personal First Aid Kit.  Your Personal First Aid Kit will be able to take care of minor injuries, blisters, and scrapes.  Your patrol will want to prepare

Dog Care Merit Badge

DOG CARE

1. Do the following:
1. Briefly discuss the historical origin and domestication of the dog.
2. Describe some common characteristics of the dogs that make up each of the seven major dog groups.
3. Tell some specific characteristics of seven breeds of dogs (one from each major group), OR give a short history of one breed.

Run-on... "I'm Nuts"

-- Scout runs in front of the audience out of breath....
Scout: "They're after me! They're after me!"
 Audience: "Who's after you?"
Scout: "The Squirrels... they think I'm nuts!"
-- Run off

Disabilities Awareness Merit Badge

DISABILITIES AWARENESS

1. Discuss with your counselor proper disability etiquette and person-first language. Explain why these are important.
2. Visit an agency that works with people with physical, mental, emotional, or educational disabilities. Collect and read information about the agency's activities. Learn about opportunities its members have for training, employment, and education.

Dentistry Merit Badge

DENTISTRY

1. Using x-ray (radiographic) films and with your counselor's guidance, study the tooth structure and look for decay. Then do the following:
1. Using the radiographs as a guide, draw a lower molar. Label its parts and surfaces. Show surrounding structures such as bone and gum tissues.
2. Show on your drawing where the nerves and blood vessels enter the tooth.
3. Show on your drawing where bacterial plaque is most likely to be found.
2. Do the following:

Cycling Merit Badge

CYCLING

1. Show that you know first aid for injuries or illnesses that could occur while cycling, including hypothermia, heat reactions, frostbite, dehydration, insect stings, tick bites, snakebites, blisters, and hyperventilation.
2. Clean and adjust a bicycle. Prepare it for inspection using a bicycle safety checklist. Be sure the bicycle meets local laws.

Crime Prevention Merit Badge

CRIME PREVENTION

1. Discuss the role and value of laws in society with regard to crime and crime prevention. Include in your discussion the definitions of “crime” and “crime prevention.”
2. Prepare a notebook of newspaper and other clippings that address crime and crime prevention efforts in your community.

Cooking Merit Badge

COOKING

1. Do the following:
1. Review with your counselor the injuries that might arise from cooking, including burns and scalds, and the proper treatment.
2. Describe how meat, fish, chicken, eggs, dairy products, and fresh vegetables should be stored, transported, and properly prepared for cooking.

Spring Creek Hike and Overnighter

Even though this Hike is 2.5 miles each way, it is one that will challenge your scouts!  Trailhead is located at 250 S 2080 E, Springville, UT.  Within the 2.5 miles you will experience an elevation hike of almost 1,000 ft.  The campsite is located just off of

Computers Merit Badge

COMPUTERS

1. Discuss with your counselor the tips for online safety.
2. Give a short history of the computer. Explain how the invention of the computer has affected society and science and technology.

Composite Materials Merit Badge

COMPOSITE MATERIALS

1. Do the following:
1. Explain the precautions that must be taken when handling, storing, and disposing of resins, reinforcements, and other materials used in composites. Include in your discussion the importance of health, safety, and environmental responsibility and awareness.
2. Describe what a material safety data sheet (MSDS) is and tell why it is used.
2. Do the following:

Communication Merit Badge

COMMUNICATION

1. Do ONE of the following:
1. For one day, keep a log in which you describe your communication activities. Keep track of the time and different ways you spend communicating, such as talking person-to-person, listening to teachers or the radio, watching television, reading books and other print media, and using any electronic communication device. Discuss with your counselor what your log reveals about the importance of communication in your life. Think of ways to improve your communication skills.
2. For three days, keep a journal of your listening experiences. Identify one example of each of the following, and discuss with your counselor when you have listened to:

Collections Merit Badge

COLLECTIONS

1. Prepare a short written report or outline for your counselor, giving a detailed description of your collection,* including a short history. Be sure to include why you chose that particular type of collecting and what you enjoy and have learned from your collection.
2. Explain the growth and development of your collection.

Coin Collecting Merit Badge

COIN COLLECTING



1. Understand how coins are made and where the active U.S. Mint facilities are located.
2. Explain these collecting terms:

Climbing Merit Badge

CLIMBING

1. Do the following:
2. Explain to your counselor the most likely hazards you may encounter while participating in climbing and rappelling activities and what you should do to anticipate, help prevent, mitigate, and respond to these hazards.

Citizenship in the World Merit Badge

 CITIZENSHIP IN THE WORLD

1. Explain what citizenship in the world means to you and what you think it takes to be a good world citizen.
2. Explain how one becomes a citizen in the United States, and explain the rights, duties, and obligations of U.S. citizenship. Discuss the similarities and differences between the rights, duties, and obligations of U.S. citizens and the citizens of two other countries.
3. Do the following:

Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge

CITIZENSHIP IN 

THE NATION

1. Explain what citizenship in the nation means and what it takes to be a good citizen of this country. Discuss the rights, duties, and obligations of a responsible and active American citizen.
2. Do TWO of the following:

Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge

CITIZENSHIP IN 

THE COMMUNITY

1. Discuss with your counselor what citizenship in the community means and what it takes to be a good citizen in your community. Discuss the rights, duties, and obligations of citizenship, and explain how you can demonstrate good citizenship in your community, Scouting unit, place of worship, or school.
2. Do the following:
1. On a map of your community, locate and point out the following:
1. Chief government buildings such as your city hall, county courthouse, and public works/services facility
2. Fire station, police station, and hospital nearest your home
3. Historical or other interesting points
2. Chart the organization of your local or state government. Show the top offices and tell whether they are elected or appointed.
3. Do the following:
1. Attend a city or town council or school board meeting, or a municipal, county, or state court session.
2. Choose one of the issues discussed at the meeting where a difference of opinions was expressed, and explain to your counselor why you agree with one opinion more than you do another one.
4. Choose an issue that is important to the citizens of your community; then do the following:
1. Find out which branch of local government is responsible for this issue.
2. With your counselor's and a parent's approval, interview one person from the branch of government you identified in requirement 4a. Ask what is being done about this issue and how young people can help.
3. Share what you have learned with your counselor.
5. With the approval of your counselor and a parent, watch a movie that shows how the actions of one individual or group of individuals can have a positive effect on a community. Discuss with your counselor what you learned from the movie about what it means to be a valuable and concerned member of the community.
6. List some of the services (such as the library, recreation center, public transportation, and public safety) your community provides that are funded by taxpayers. Tell your counselor why these services are important to your community.
7. Do the following:
1. Choose a charitable organization outside of Scouting that interests you and brings people in your community together to work for the good of your community.
2. Using a variety of resources (including newspapers, fliers and other literature, the Internet, volunteers, and employees of the organization), find out more about this organization.
3. With your counselor's and your parent's approval, contact the organization and find out what young people can do to help. While working on this merit badge, volunteer at least eight hours of your time for the organization. After your volunteer experience is over, discuss what you have learned with your counselor.
8. Develop a public presentation (such as a video, slide show, speech, digital presentation, or photo exhibit) about important and unique aspects of your community. Include information about the history, cultures, and ethnic groups of your community; its best features and popular places where people gather; and the challenges it faces. Stage your presentation in front of your merit badge counselor or a group, such as your patrol or a class at school.

Cinematography Merit Badge

CINEMATOGRAPHY

1. Do the following:
1. Discuss and demonstrate the proper elements of a good motion picture. In your discussion, include visual storytelling, rhythm, the 180-axis rule, camera movement, framing and composition of camera shots, and lens selection.
2. Discuss the cinematographer's role in the moviemaking process.
2. Do the following:
1. In a three- or four-paragraph treatment, tell the story you plan to film, making sure that the treatment conveys a visual picture.

Chess Merit Badge

CHESS

1. Discuss with your merit badge counselor the history of the game of chess. Explain why it is considered a game of planning and strategy.
2. Discuss with your merit badge counselor the following:
1. The benefits of playing chess, including developing critical thinking skills, concentration skills, and decision-making skills, and how these skills can help you in other areas of your life
2. Sportsmanship and chess etiquette

Chemistry Merit Badge

CHEMISTRY

1. Do EACH of the following:
1. Describe three examples of safety equipment used in a chemistry laboratory and the reason each one is used.
2. Describe what a material safety data sheet (MSDS) is and tell why it is used.
3. Obtain an MSDS for both a paint and an insecticide. Compare and discuss the toxicity, disposal, and safe-handling sections for these two common household products.
4. Discuss the safe storage of chemicals. How does the safe storage of chemicals apply to your home, your school, your community, and the environment?

Canoeing Merit Badge

CANOEING

1. Show that you know first aid for injuries or illnesses that could occur while canoeing, including hypothermia, heat reactions, dehydration, insect stings, tick bites, and blisters.
2. Do the following:
1. Identify the conditions that must exist before performing CPR on a person. Explain how such conditions are recognized.
2. Demonstrate the proper technique for performing CPR using a training device approved by your counselor.