Oreinteering Merit Badge

ORIENTEERING

1. Show that you know first aid for the types of injuries that could occur while orienteering, including cuts, scratches, blisters, snakebite, insect stings, tick bites, heat and cold reactions (sunburn, heatstroke, heat exhaustion, hypothermia), and dehydration. Explain to your counselor why you should be able to identify poisonous plants and poisonous animals that are found in your area.

Tenderfoot Requirement 3

There is one thing that tends to bring everyone together... Food!  You will find that your fellow patrol members are your brothers.  You will create amazing bonds with the members of your patrol and troop.  Some of my fondest memories of camping are those of cooking...sitting around the campfire after a full day of hiking and canoeing with a big bowl of blackberry cobbler

Topographic Map Activity

Looking at a topographic map for the first time can be a confusing experience.

One way to understand what all the squiggly lines are for is to complete the topographic hand activity:

Fingerprinting Merit Badge

FINGERPRINTING

1. Give a short history of fingerprinting. Tell the difference between civil and criminal identification.
2. Explain the difference between the automated fingerprint identification systems (AFIS) now used by some law enforcement agencies and the biometric fingerprint systems used to control access to places like buildings, airports, and computer rooms.

The Scout Basic Essentials

When going on outings, there are always a few items that you will ALWAYS want to take with you.  These items are called "Essentials". Taking these items will help make an awesome camping or hiking experience.

Scout Basic Essentials:

Tenderfoot Requirement 1

As a Scoutmaster, there have been many times when scouts show up unprepared for the overnight campout.  My personal favorite is the scout who shows up for a 5 mile hike with two gym bags, one on each shoulder, and a cot... its going to be a long hike!  If ye are prepared.... Ye shall have an awesome time camping!

When preparing for any campout, pack the following:

Boy Scout Eagle Palms

After becoming an Eagle Scout, you may earn Palms by completing the following requirements:

1. Be active in your troop and patrol for at least three months after becoming and Eagle Scout or after award of last Palm*
2. Demonstrate Scout spirit by living the Scout Oath and Scout Law in your everyday life.
3. Make a satisfactory effort to develop and demonstrate leadership ability.
4. Earn five additional merit badges beyond those required for Eagle or last Palm.**
5. Take part in a Scoutmaster conference.
6. Complete a board of review.

You may wear only the proper combination of Palms for the number of merit badges you earned beyond the rank of Eagle.  The Bronze Palm represents five merit badges, the Gold Palm 10, and the Silver Palm 15.

* Eagle Palms must be earned in sequence, and the three-month tenure requirement must be observed for each Palm.
** Merit badges earned any time since becoming a Boy Scout may be used to meet this requirement.