Boy Scouts Of America

TROOP 1333

Klein, Texas

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Boy Scouting, one of the traditional membership divisions of the BSA, is available to boys who have earned the Arrow of Light Award and are at least 10 years old or have completed the fifth grade and are at least 10, or who are 11, but not yet 18 years old. The program achieves the BSA's objectives of developing character, citizenship, and personal fitness.

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Hale Scout Reservation Merit Badge Pre-Registration Form

July 5-11, 2009

2009 Leader's Guide

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Scouts are recommended to take the following:

	Scout Rank at the time of camp - Soaring to Eagle - Tenderfoot
	Tenderfoot Rank at the time of camp - Soaring to Eagle - 2nd Class
	2nd Class Rank at the time of camp - Soaring to Eagle - 1st Class
	Swimming merit badge
	Fun merit badges in subjects that interest you, such as leatherwork, art, weather, astronomy, basketry, pottery ...

IMPORTANT notes about selections:

Each scout will get to pick 4 merit badges [Soaring to Eagle counts as one merit badge slot] and the Camp guarantees they will get the 4 they pick if the form is turned in by the deadline. The order of the merit badges classes is not guaranteed.

Read the notes about each merit badge for age restrictions, prerequisites, work prior to camp, and other important information.

SCOUT MERIT BADGE SELECTION FORM

Scout name

Scout email

Scout phone

Patrol

Merit Badge 1

Merit Badge 2

Merit Badge 3

Merit Badge 4

How many times have you attended summer camp at Tom Hale Scout Reservation?

IMPORTANT MERIT BADGE NOTES

MERIT BADGES	PREPARATION	AGE RESTRICTIONS	ESTIMATED COST
Soaring to Eagle - Tenderfoot
Soaring to Eagle – 2^nd Class
Soaring to Eagle – First Class
Archery		Must be a 3^rd year camper and/or at least 13 years of age	$7-10 for an arrow kit
Art
Astronomy	Scouts are encouraged to do the long term projects recommended in the Merit Badge pamphlet prior to camp. Scouts should bring red cellophane to cover their flashlights in order to preserve night vision. Must attend night viewings to complete badge.
Aviation		Must be a 3^rd year camper and/or at least 13 years of age
Basketry	Taught with Leatherwork		$30 (excluding Leatherwork fees)
Bugling
Camping	Requirements 8C, 8D, 9A, 9B, 9C should be completed prior to camp.
Canoeing	Must have swimmer’s rating
Cinematography		Must be a 3^rd year camper or 14 years of age	$5-10
Climbing	Scouts should have a thorough knowledge of knots	2^nd year camper
Communications	Requirement 5 and 7 should be completed prior to camp
Computers		Must be a 3^rd year camper and/or 14 years of age
Electricity	Taught with Electronics
Electronics			$20
Emergency Preparedness	Must have First Aid merit badge. Requirements 2a, b, c, 6c, 8a, b, c, 9a, b, c should be completed prior to camp
Engineering		Must be a 3^rd year camper and/or 14 years of age	$10-20
Environmental Science	The long experiments may need to be completed prior to camp
First Aid	Requirement 2B should be completed prior to camp	Must be a 1^st Class Scout and at least a 2nd year camper and/or at least 13 years of age
Fish & Wildlife Management	Taught with Soil & Water Conservation. Requirements 5 & 7 should be completed prior to camp.
Fishing	Requirement 9 may need to be completed before or after camp.		$7-10 for bait and supplies
Fly Fishing	Requirement 10 may need to be completed prior to camp.	Must be a 3^rd year camper or 14 years of age
Forestry
Graphic Arts		Must be a 3^rd year camper or 14 years of age	$8-10
Horsemanship			$45, includes Trail Ride
Indian Lore			$25-30
Leatherwork	Taught with Basketry		$20-30, does not include fees for Basketry
Lifesaving	Must have earned Swimming merit badge. A 400-yard qualifying swim will be required. Only strong swimmers will be able to qualify. Scouts will need to bring a pair of long pants and a long-sleeved shirt.	Must be a 3^rd year camper and/or at least 13 years of age
Mammal Study
Metalwork			$20-25
Motorboating	Scouts must have a swimmer’s rating	Must be a 3^rd year camper or 14 years of age
Music
Oceanography	Requirements 7 & 8 should be completed prior to camp
Orienteering	Scouts should bring a compass. Long pants are recommended for running some of the courses.
Pioneering	A basic knowledge of knots, lashing, and splices would be helpful.
Pottery			$12-15
Reptile & Amphibian Study	Requirement 8 should be completed prior to camp
Rifle Shooting	The badge cannot be completed without the merit badge pamphlet.	Must be a 3^rd year camper and/or at least 13 years of age	$1 per 10 shots, includes shells and targets. $10 expected depending on skill level of marksman.
Rowing	Must have swimmer’s rating. Scouts will need to bring a pair of long pants and a long-sleeved shirt.
Shotgun Shooting	The badge cannot be completed without the merit badge pamphlet.	Must be a 3^rd year camper and/or at least 13 years of age	$2 per 5 shots, includes shells and clays. $20 expected depending on skill level of marksman.
Small Boat Sailing	Must have swimmer’s rating
Snow Sports	Scouts will need to wear long pants while skiing
Soil & Water Conservation	Taught with Fish & Wildlife Management. Scouts will need to complete requirement 7 before attending camp.
Space Exploration			$16-20 for rocket kits and engines
Swimming	Must have swimmer’s rating. Scouts will need to bring a pair of long pants and a long-sleeved shirt.	Must be a 1^st Class Scout and at least a 2nd year camper and/or at least 13 years of age
Weather	Taught with Oceanography. Requirement 8 should be completed prior to camp.
Whitewater	Scout must have canoeing merit badge and a swimmer’s rating.		$5 transportation fee for river trip
Wilderness Survival	Scouts may need to complete requirement 5 before camp. The scout will need a pocketknife, hiking boots, and canteen. Must attend an overnight campout to complete the badge.
Woodcarving	Scouts may bring their own pocketknife and sharpening stone.		$15-20

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