A scout who has earned a merit badge from a registered and approved counselor by actually and personally fulfilling the requirements as written will have met the purpose of the merit badge program and the contribution to the aims of scouting. Merit badge counselor applications chester county council. Your youth protection training certification must be renewed every two years to remain current. They offer their time, experience, and knowledge to help guide scouts in one or more of the merit badge subjects. Merit badges give scouts the opportunity to investigate around 120 different areas of knowledge and skills. As a member of the naas usa archery junior olympic archery development program joad, achieve the level of green, purple, and gray stars as part of a joad club indoor or outdoor season with your chosen style of archery equipment. Registration as a merit badge counselor position code 42 does not require an application fee adult application even if you are already registered as a leader in a unit to become a merit badge counselor requires a separate or new application. No one may add or subtract from the official requirements found in scouts bsa requirements pub. No one may add or subtract from the official requirements found in scouts bsa.
So the scout needs to come to the class with the completed workbook, a signed merit badge card and be ready to have some fun. Merit badge counselor application advancement san diego. These badges are explained in chapter 7 of the guide to advancement. You will need to demonstrate this technique to your counselor. Saddleback district cub scout day camp 2019 archery. A merit badge counselor does not have to pay a registration fee, but must complete an adult application for position code 42, fill out this form, and complete bsa. Through the merit badge program, a scout also learns career skills, develops socially, and may develop physical skills and hobbies that give a lifetime of healthful recreation. Camp staff members under age 18 may assist with instruction but cannot serve in the role of the merit badge counselor. For these badges, the prospective merit badge counselor must provide a copy of current certification or a letter specifying that instruction and activities for the merit badge will be conducted by a currently. The purpose of the merit badge program is to allow scouts to examine subjects to determine if they would like to further pursue them as a career or vocation. For these badges, the prospective merit badge counselor must provide a copy of current certification or a letter specifying that instruction and activities for the merit. He is to have read the archery merit badge pamphlet and completed the worksheet.
Archery activities must be supervised by a bsa national camping. The essential requirements for eagle scouts duration. Scoutbook boy scouts archaeology merit badge requirements. I am an archery merit badge counselor in the bay area for the boy scouts. Merit badge requirements for archery archery merit badge triple prizesboy scouts jan 01, 2019 note to the merit badge counselor.
A adding a new merit badge that you will counsel to the roster. Far and away, archery has always produced the most partials at summer camp. The merit badge counselor assesses the scouts knowledge to ensure he has completed all the required workno more, and no less. The archery workbook contains all the requirements and the scout is expected to finish the bookwork portion before coming to the class. Archery merit badge program, boy scouts of america earning merit badges gives a scout the kind of selfconfidence that comes from overcoming obstacles to achieve a goal.
Be registered as a merit badge counselor with the boy scouts of america. Whatever your area of expertise or interestwhether it is a special craft or hobby basketry, leatherwork, coin collecting, a profession veterinary medicine, aviation, engineering, or perhaps a life skill cooking, personal management, communicationsas a merit badge counselor, you can play a. State and explain the general safety rules for archery. The requirements published by the boy scouts of america should always be used over the list here answers to archery merit badge workbook. Archery merit badge class preparation page scoutmaster bucky. For example, a rifle shooting merit badge counselor must be a certified nra rifle.
Or local councils may approve individuals previously certified as such, or trained by an instructor so qualified. Reading this page does not satisfy any requirement for any merit badge. Be proficient in the merit badge subject by vocation, avocation, or special training be. The patches for the eaglerequired merit badges are distinguishable by the silver ring on the outside edge. Archery merit badge requirements scoutbook activity logs are now in internet advancement. The merit badge counselor should feel free to discuss the scouts work with the scouts unit leader at any time. Merit badge blue card properly filled out and signed off by your scoutmaster. Get this study guide from either amazon or your troop library, merit badge counselor or scoutmaster to learn more about this subject. To obtain a list of registered merit badge counselors, or to begin a merit badge, please contact your scoutmaster or council service center. This workbook can help you organize your thoughts as you prepare to meet with your merit badge counselor. A single scout may join a seminar that is scheduled.
Archery activities must be supervised by a bsa national. After completing the merit badge, the scout can then receive a merit badge patch. The merit badge counselor is a key player in the scouts bsa advancement program. Submit adult bsa application with your merit badge counselor application. Merit badge counselor potawatomi area council shooting. Dress for the weather and do not wear loose clothing.
Merit badge counselors are the key to success in the merit badge plan. For these badges, the prospective merit badge counselor must provide a copy of current certification or a letter specifying that instruction and activities for the merit badge will be conducted by a currently certified instructor as described below. Scoutingbsaarchery merit badge wikibooks, open books for an. If it expires at any point, you will be removed from the list and may no longer counsel scouts until it is renewed. We also partner with local organizations with expertise in particular merit badge topics. The four whistle commands used on a range and their related verbal commands.
Scoutbook boy scouts archery merit badge requirements. The parts of the workbook in red will be done at the class. Be proficient in the merit badge subject by vocation or avocation. In addition to the standard requirements and approvals for being a merit badge counselor, selected merit badges have specific skills requirement in order to serve as a counselor in those areas. To qualify as a merit badge counselor mbc, you must.
Be proficient in the merit badge subject by vocation, avocation, or special training be able to work with scoutage. Click the link in the upper right to download a map. Requirements were revised effective january 1, 2019. Merit badge counselors heart of america council boy scouts. Special merit badge counselor requirements doubleknot. Three 3 documents must be submitted in order to begin the process of becoming a merit badge counselor. I am a merit badge councilor for archery, and recently mentored a few scouts on a shooting weeked outing. New in 2020 is an online option to reregister as as a merit badge counselor for the heart of america council. Archery current evidence of training in one of the following. Scoutbook merit badge counselor guide sb scoutbook. You must be currently registered as a counselor to use the below renewal. If these are not on file, you can not council a scout for that merit badge.
Be proficient in the merit badge subject by vocation, avocation, or special training be able to work with scoutage boys. Special qualifications are required to instructors for certain merit badges and require additional documentation. Assist the scout as he plans the assigned projects and activities to meet the merit badge requirements. Each scout can explore topics from american business to woodworking as they have interest. Merit badge counselors who do not meet the specific requirements may use the. Youth protection training is required for all bsa registered volunteers, including merit badge counselor. You must be currently registered as a counselor to use the below. Boy scouts of america merit badge counselor information. Shooting at an 80centimeter 32inch fivecolor target at 15 yards and using the 10 scoring regions, make a minimum score of 160. Merit badge requirements and worksheets boy scout trail.
Introduction to merit badges introduction to merit badges from scout point of view list of current merit badges with links to requirements. Per national regulations, the only person who may sign off on requirements is a merit badge counselor, duly registered and authorized by the local council. The scout may keep the badge and count it toward advancement. Supporting documentation or project work pertinent to this merit badge which may also include a merit badge workbook for reference with notes. Archery merit badge counselors must have national archery association certification, or equivalent. Tell what archaeology is and explain to your counselor how it differs or relates to other fields of study such as anthropology, geology, paleontology, and history. To net the above there are nn merit badges that need certifications and these need to be sent to fabio white.
Attach this form to the bsa adult application, indicating position code 42. Shoot 15 arrows in fivearrow ends, at a distance of 10 yards. Lake erie council offers its own merit badge opportunities through summer camp and yearround programs. The requirements were last issued or revised in 2019. Your unit leader or their designee will have access to the list of counselors and will provide the name of an approved counselor for the relevant badge together. D removing your name from the roster for this merit badge. Our troop earned 175225 merit badges per year at summer camp 3. Archery merit badge counselors must be a bsa national camping school trained shooting. You still must satisfy your counselor that you can demonstrate each skill and have learned the information. Canoeing merit badge counselors must have either bsa aquatics instructor or canoeing instructor certification from the american canoe association, american red cross, or equivalent.
The list of counselors is not provided directly to scouts. Counselors and advancement administrators should consult the merit badge pamphlets for details and to maintain awareness of changes and updates as pamphlets are revised. Merit badge counselor registration occoneechee council. Archery merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Sku 620573 has specific special qualifications or certifications for either the merit badge counselor or the supervisor of. Earning a merit badge is one of the coolest things you can do as a scout. Please attach a copy of your certification to this application. A certified merit badge counselor will sign it after you complete the program. Follow the requirements of the merit badge, making no deletions or additions. You will receive a search page where you can search for merit badge counselors. Each counselor must maintain the exact standards as outlined in the merit badge requirements nothing deleted. Things to remember to bring for this merit badge class. Merit badges are awards earned by members of the boy scouts of america, based on activities within the area of study by completing a list of periodically updated requirements.
Partial completion of merit badges at summer camp should be credited to a scout on the application for merit badge blue card and given to his scoutmaster at the end of the week. Apr 11, 2020 use the butterfield road entrance and follow the signs to the archery area. We offer a merit badge seminar to complete all the requirements in a three hour saturday 9am12 class. Merit badge counselor special qualification guidelines. This guide is intended to present one way of conducting an archery merit badge class, in a single day, for a group of 1215 scouts. If you are a scout seeking a merit badge counselor, you must contact your unit leader for the name of a counselor approved by the council. The requirements to this merit badge are ed by the boy scouts of america answers to archery merit badge workbook.
Certain merit badges require the counselor to have specific qualifications in order to serve in that capacity. The merit badge program plays a major role in the scouting advancement program and participation can begin as soon as a scout registers with a troop. Be certified by the national rifle association or usarchery as an instructor for the merit badge discipline or be currently certified as a national camping school shooting sports director with the nra rifle and shotgun instructor certification and the usarchery basic level i archery instructor certification. Jun 01, 2017 earning a merit badge is one of the coolest things you can do as a scout. The following merit badges have special qualifications or certifications for either the merit badge counselor or the supervisor of certain activities that may be involved. Merit badge counselors resources northeast georgia. The award of a merit badge is represented by a circular patch with an image representing the badge s topic.
Everything thing you need to know about archery is right here. California inland empire council shooting sports committee. Use this workbook as a guide as you organize your thoughts and prepare to meet with your merit badge counselor. Ensure the advancement standards are fair and uniform for all scouts. Teaching the archery merit badge pikes peak council. If in doubt about the accuracy of a requirement, consult your merit badge counselor. To find a registered merit badge counselor, go to your troop page and towards the bottom of the page, select merit badge counselor list you have to be a unit leader to see this option. Each year i compiled information on past summer camp merit badge experiences to give the guys some ideas on skillagelevel appropriate choices. Scoutingbsaarchery merit badge wikibooks, open books for.
Merit badge counselor applicants who are interested in the archery, rifle shooting, and shotgun shooting merit badges shall be referred to the ciec shooting sports committee for verification and approval for the merit badge counselor requirements as outlined in the national shooting sports manual and the guide to advancement. Merit badge counselors must register as adult scouters and be approved by the council advancement committee for each merit badge listed on this merit badge counselor information form. Special merit badge qualification requirements from the guide to advancement handbook. The merit badge counselor position is renewed each year during the councils rechartering process. You will receive a search page where you can search for merit badge counselors by badge and by how far out you wish to search. Be recognized as having the skills and education in the merit badge. Merit badge counselors may not require the use of this or any similar workbooks.
They are reproduced in part here under fair use as a resource for scouts and scouters to use in the earning and teaching of merit badges. Merit badge counselor qualifications bryan on scouting. Scoutingbsaarchery merit badge wikibooks, open books. Merit badge requirements for archery boy scouts 95. This is a new application first time to register as a merit badge counselor. When you click on a scout and their activity log, you will be redirected to internet advancement. Council events partners become a counselor counselor lists. For many of our programs, requirements must be completed prior to arrival at camp for a scout to be eligible for completion of the badge. Guide for merit badge counselors boy scouts of america. All new counselors will need to follow the below steps. All merit badge counselors must be at least 18 years of age. Mar 09, 2020 i am a merit badge councilor for archery, and recently mentored a few scouts on a shooting weeked outing. Use the butterfield road entrance and follow the signs to the archery area.
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