Scoutbook boy scouts climbing merit badge requirements. The merit badge book is located beneath each picture. Have a control hung 100 to 200 meters away, out of sight, but in a spot accessible via a straight line from the instruction site. Scouts must be able to discuss any items completed as preparation works or as written work. Lesson plan for teaching the boy scout merit badge. The 12th and current edition of the boy scout handbook. Do you know any places where scouts can look up the actual merit. The usof pages also contain information for contacting orienteering clubs in other parts of the country. Fingerprinting merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. I took myself down to the boy scout council and purchased this book. The orienteering merit badge book has more information about international symbols. A guide for merit badge counseling boy scouts of america. Requirements for the orienteering merit badge with worksheets. View orienteering merit badge ppts online, safely and virusfree.
Please keep in mind that this book is over 400 pages long. Quicky look up the latest merit badge requirements for all 8 merit badges by. Us boy scout 1st class orienteering req attackpoint. The orienteering merit badge is awarded to scouts that demonstrate abilities to use map and compass to find locations and plan a journey orienteering merit badge emblem boy scouts of america javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. Outlines requirements for pursuing a merit badge in orienteering. Merit badge book, notebook, pencil, paper, compass and homework. As you enter the information, it inserts the same information correctly in all other appropriate places on the form. Right click on a workbook name to save or print the optional workbooks. The requirements to this merit badge are ed by the boy scouts of america. Workbooks can help scouts organize notes, listen actively, and document their work. Merit badge series download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi.
Orienteering merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet book. They investigate what the various symbols and markings on a map represent. Orienteering merit badge requirements and worksheets. Much of the merit badge program is financed from the sale of merit badge books and badges. Find your merit badge requirements and worksheets here. Mar 20, 2012 the coursethe orienteering courseis marked in purple orred on a map.
Application for merit badge reproduces bsa form 34124 this is a fillable pdf file that allows you to create merit badge application blue cards with names, merit badge names and unit and counselor information. Come enjoy the afternoon hiking in the woods and learning to read a map and compass. As it is not possible for the troop to hold the meeting, our leaders are exploring the ways to encourage scouts to do scout activities. Individual pdf versions of worksheets go to merit badge. Your project must comply with the requirements of the guide to safe scouting. Jan 16, 2016 join this class to begin working on your orienteering merit badge requirements for scouts. Printable requirements for orienteering merit badge. Orienteering is also a recognized sport at the olympic games, and thousands of people participate in the sport each year in local clubs and competitions. Jun 24, 2016 orienteering merit badge is based on sport orienteering and modern requirements were developed along those lines. Scoutbook 2020 scouts bsa merit badge requirements.
Orienteering merit badge library by boy scouts of america and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Merit badge orienteering workbook orienteering, the use of map and compass to. Merit badge book, notebook, pencil, paper, compass, reports on completed courses, homework, notes in regard to the completion of requirement 10. 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. This is a march 1995 letter sent to bsa by the united states orienteering federation in regard to the 1993 version of the merit badge pamphlet. While orienteering is primarily an individual sport, bsa. Download the workbook for the orienteering merit badge in adobe pdf format from the u. If youve qualified for the 2 star navigation challenge certificate, you can automatically earn this badge. This may be during the running of the course you set up for requirement 8. Merit badge orienteering northeast ohio orienteering club. Find out what sort of engineering activities were needed to create it. Orienteering is an international sport and to solve the language barrier there are official symbols used to provide clues.
If you would like to join troop 152 please attend one of our meetings. Demonstrate ways to store rope, hardware, and other gear used for climbing, rappelling, and belaying. Orienteering merit badge worksheet all materials will be provided by the park 1. Orienteering is the sport of navigation with map and compass. Scouts learn to navigate with a map and compass while working on the orienteering merit badge.
In my opinion, the most important orienteering is done by using the holy bible as your guide for lifes journey. Orienteering maps with sample courses and control descriptions objectives to know and understand selected orienteering terms. Select a manufactured item in your home such as a toy or an appliance and, under adult supervision and with the approval of your counselor, investigate how and why it works as it does. Otherwise, heres what you need to do to earn this badge. Orienteering merit badge class troop 28 providence. Orienteering merit badge with workbook pdf, current requirements, and resources. Teach orienteering techniques to your patrol, troop or crew. Orienteering information troop meetings main event printable pdf file of meeting plans and ideas for orienteering objectives this months activities should. Orienteering basics college of saint benedict and saint. Scoutingbsaorienteering merit badge wikibooks, open books. Jan 01, 20 set up a score orienteering course with 12 control points and a time limit of at least 60 minutes. It is made available for you to buy as a service of the national and local councils, boy scouts of america.
Orienteering merit badge information for scouts and leaders. My two recommended books are listed below, but there are several others available. Advancement is the process by which a scout progresses from rank to rank in scouting. Orienteering merit badge the new england orienteering club. Feb 22, 2011 orienteering requirements show that you know first aid for the types of injuries that could occur while orienteering, including cuts, scratches, blisters, snak slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Orienteering club library has a selection of orienteering books and. The following links may be helpful in preparing troop leadership for presenting some orienteering training and for preparing a troop for their first orienteering experience. First, let us introduce you to the names we have given the basic pieces of the compass. The work space provided for each requirement should be used by the scout to make notes for discussing the item with his counselor, not for providing the full and complete answers. Use verbal signals to communicate with a belayer, and demonstrate good rappelling technique. 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. This will fulfill one requirement of requirement 7 only or the first class orienteering requirement.
Next, scouts navigate an orienteering course involving three stations with two legs each, if desired, answering questions or solving problems at each one. We also definitely recommend studying the merit badge series booklet, orienteering bsa item 35925. Rob hill, in the presidio of san francisco is closed for renovation in 2008, but might be a fun. This merit badge requires attending three orienteering events, one of which must be a crosscountry course. Due to the closure of the scout shop, however, the scouts do not have access to the actual merit badge pamphlets. Any scout may attend the merit badge classes as long as he is there to learn, and can behave in a manner that demonstrates respect for the instructor and his fellow students. Orienteering bsa merit badge series mass market paperback january 1, 2010 4. 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. C lick a merit badge name below for the current requirements. Please note the orienteering merit badge cannot be completed in one day scouts will have the opportunity to complete most of the requirements.
Scoutingbsaanimation merit badge wikibooks, open books. This merit badge pamphlet is one in a series of more than 100 covering all kinds of hobby and career subjects. This edition adds new, updated information, links to resources on the web at. The scheme is open to british orienteering members only. Finding your way badge for girl scout juniors the new. Click on the merit badge to show the requirement worksheet.
Orienteering merit badge helps and documents scouter mom. Scoutingbsaclimbing merit badge wikibooks, open books. Help scouts work toward the orienteering merit badge. A few years later, however, i did get into orienteering a bit. Of course the orienteering merit badge booklet will provide lots of useful data for completion of the merit badge, however orienteering is a dynamic and growing sport in the usa and other literature is constantly being added to a growing list of available resources. Learn about the map colours and common symbols used on an orienteering map. Merit badge book library princeton, texas troop 229. The activity is designed to take about an hour start to finish. I remember a year or so ago i found some nice pdf of the merit badge books online, but theyve since been taken down. Show the orienteering map with the legend covered and ask the girls to point out various symbols. Rightclick on a workbook name to save or print the optional workbooks. Orienteering merit badge book pdf pdf book manual free. Click a merit badge name below for the current requirements.
Boy scout troop 152 is chartered by blacksburg united methodist church. Orienteering merit badge four day lesson plan scoutorienteering. Of all merit badge pamphlets and other helpful scouting materials and supplies. Scoutbook boy scouts orienteering merit badge requirements. Dec 14, 2010 9 instead of doing this as written in the requirements, modify this requirement by using an idea from the boy scout orienteering merit badge book. These workbooks can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. A triangle is used toindicate the start and adouble circle indicatesthe finish. In the height of my geocaching days, i learned of orienteering. Give the signed application to your unit leader so your merit badge emblem can be secured for you. Rappel down three different rock faces or three rappel routes on a climbing wall. The british orienteering national badge scheme awards badges on the basis of performance over a series of events. Orienteering merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Control description sheetcompetitors receive a controldescription sheet or cluesheet which gives a precisedescription of the feature andthe.
Orienteering merit badge orienteering merit badge requirements. As we are in the 21st century and we have boys bring ipads to troop meetings with cookbooks, meritbadge worksheets, bsa handbook, etc. And they get to participate in orienteering events. This workbook can help you organize your thoughts as you prepare to meet with your merit badge counselor. U boy scouts of america orienteering merit badge pamphlet 2008 printing. Public bsa merit badges boy scout troop 468 largo, florida. This is best done after scouts have orienteering experience. Explain the following terms and tell when you would use them. Its a navigational race based on using maps, whether its on foot, skis, a bike, a canoe or any other way of getting around.
Finally, requirement 10 is to teach orienteering to others. Orienteering merit badge emblem boy scouts of america. Show how to measure distances on a map using an orienteering compass. The most practical way to complete the rest of the requirements is to participate in future neooc events. The requirements published by the boy scouts of america. At the start of the new year, scouts who are beginning must use only the new requirements. Scoutingbsaorienteering merit badge wikibooks, open. The clues below are brief and are to be used as a guide. Tips for navigating the orienteering merit badge leaders, magazine, merit badge clinic, merit badges, scouts bsa, scouts bsa leadership orienteering is a highenergy sport in which the map is more important than the compass and your brain is more valuable than your brawn. A great place to set up the course is at mason park. The costs of the development, writing, and editing of the merit badge pamphlets are paid for by the boy scouts of america in.
Troop 692 specifics troop 692 will purchase the merit badge pamphlets for all merit badges for rank and eagle required merit badges. Badges are graded championship, gold, silver and bronze. Give scouts multiple opportunities to practice their map and compass skills. With the approval of your counselor and using appropriate lashings and pioneering techniques, build and use one fullsize pioneering project from either group a or group b. Scoutbook boy scouts engineering merit badge requirements. Requirement 7 is to take part in three orienteering events and write a report on each. A complete list of every merit badge and a full worksheet for completing any merit badge. In addition, troop 692 will purchase the merit badge pamphlet for one nonrequired badge, per year, per scout. The boy scouts of america has a merit badge for orienteering. The bsa has looked into and will be offering electronic merit badge books in the not too distant future that will be dowanloadable to iphones and tablets and the like and sold where you get applets. A guide for merit badge counseling advancement and the merit badge plan as part of the advancement program of the boy scouts of america, the merit badge plan is one of the most unique educational tools ever devised.
Show a topographic map with magnetic northsouth lines. Prepare the master map and control description sheet. Tell why you must consider declination when using map and compass together. Describe the type of first aid that should be used for the following types of injuries that could occur while orienteering. Orienteering merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. Im being asked by the boys how they can get the merit badge books in pdf. Search and rescue sar merit badge, kayaking merit badge, welding merit badge. A courteous response, was received at the time, and in 2004 the merit badge book and requirements were revised after over two years of additional effort by ralph courtney of the north texas orienteering. Of course, scouts and troops can also complete the. Requirement 10 teach orienteering techniques to your patrol, troop or post. Some requirements contain items that fall into more that one category and are listed as the higher category. January, 20 requirements for the orienteering merit badge. This is not a class setting, and you may arrive anytime between 11. We find that now is a good time for them to work on merit badge requirements.
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