As you are probably aware the scouts have a fishing merit badge booklet that will assist anyone teaching the badge. It all begins with a scouts initial interest and effort in a merit. All of this can be submitted to the troop merit badge advisor when your son has completed everything. They put together a first aid kit and build a natural shelter. We can also provide all of the necessary equipment. Kayaking merit badge knowledge of paddling environment winds, waves, weather, and water personal equipment. There is much that tff members could share that the scouts will certainly enjoy. This merit badge can be earned concurrently with the kayaking bsa award but. The kayaking merit badge teaches entrylevel skills. Kayaking merit badge from the boy scouts of america youtube. Using a properly equipped kayak with an open cockpit, a sitontop, or an inflatable kayak, do the following. Boy scouts teaching the fishing merit badge at summer. The kayaking merit badge pamphlet outlines requirements and includes information on safety procedures, trip preparation, paddling techniques, and more.
Blue heron, osprey, and bald eagles offer great bird watching opportunities. Apr 1, 2016 this pin was discovered by steve johnson. While kayaking merit badge counselors may have formal training in kayaking and paddle craft instruction, it is not required. Turtles, beavers, and deer can be found gracing the shoreline or in the water. All information needed to complete these parts of requirement 3 can be found in the merit badge pamphlet book. Kayaking merit badge pamphlet boy scouts of america scout shop. This workbook can help you organize your thoughts as you prepare to meet with your merit badge counselor. Canoeing merit badge pamphlet with images boy scouts, boy. The river runners whitewater and kayaking merit badge clinic cover all practical onriverinkayak requirements. The river runners whitewater and kayaking merit badge clinic cover all practical onriverin kayak requirements for the bsa whitewater merit badge and kayaking merit badge using inflatable kayaks. Merit badges are awarded to scouts who complete the requirements for each badge.
Review the differences in the design between recreational, whitewater, and sea or touring kayaks. The camping merit badge challenges scouts mentally and physically. Before doing requirements 4 through earn the canoeing merit badge if you will be using a canoe to earn this merit badge. Bsa safety afloat policy earn your bsa kayaking merit badge.
A demonstration with a canoe or kayak in a pool should at least be. Scouts working on the wilderness survival merit badge learn to anticipate and avoid the hazards involved in backcountry adventures. January, 2020 requirements for the kayaking merit badge. Merit badge book library princeton, texas troop 229.
Kayaking merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Earning merit badges gives a scout the kind of selfconfidence that comes from overcoming obstacles to achieve a goal. Summer camps are weeklong camps that are usually held in late july or august, and span over the course of seven days. Each merit badge has a pamphlet booklet associated with it. Ppt bsa merit badge program powerpoint presentation. Adding whitewater rafts to whitewater merit badge by aquilanegra2. It contains many of the answers and solutions needed or can at least provide direction as to. Include how length, width, stability, and rocker are involved in the design of each type. Apr 28, 20 if you are interested in scheduling a boy scout kayaking merit badge training session, please contact the kayakers at 6308027647. Scoutingbsacanoeing merit badge wikibooks, open books. Through earning this merit badge, scouts will get comfortable with picking out and using kayak equipment and also how to prevent and care for common injuries. A leaders guide to the kayaking merit badge scouting. The merit badge pamphlet is a wealth of information that can make earning a merit badge a lot easier.
In merit badge days, you can take up to 2 merit badges, but at summer camp, one can take up to 6 or maybe even 7 merit badges providing that time allows. Merit badges are tools that scouts can use to pursue their individual interests. Canoeing merit badge can help prepare a scout for paddling on moving water, it does not constitute the special training by a bsa aquatics. They also learn how to treat water, be aware of weather conditions, and light a fire without matches. Merit badge pamphlets are reprinted annually and requirements updated regularly.
Adding whitewater rafts to whitewater merit badge by aquilanegra2 mon may 30, 2011 1. Scoutbook boy scouts fishing merit badge requirements. Each participant will be required to answer a series of written questions related to the non inwater sections of the merit badge. The counselor may ask to meet you to explain what is expected and. The requirements to this merit badge are ed by the boy scouts of america. Standup paddle board award let us tell you, it took a considerable amount of paperwork, training, and planning, but it definitely is all worth it and we send a big thank you to baylakes council for their guidance in the process. Explain to your counselor the hazards you are most likely to encounter while participating in kayaking activities, including weather and waterrelated hazards, and what you should do to anticipate, help prevent, mitigate, and. Scoutingbsakayaking merit badge wikibooks, open books.
We are permitted by the usda, forest service, and the tennessee valley authority to provide kayak instruction on the ocoee river. Canoeing merit badge class preparation page scoutmaster. Reenter the kayak with assistance from a buddy boat. In the pacific nw the kayak easily surpasses the canoe in popularity, and for good reason.
It is also important to note that a merit badge counselor is not to change, or deviate in any way, from the established requirements in the fishing merit badge pamphlet. The requirements are clear and nothing more should be required but tff members could certainly add a lot to the learning and fun. Merit badges are awards earned by members of the boy scouts of america, based on activities. Earn your kayaking, or stand up paddle boarding sup merit badges in one exciting day with underwater connection. Visit the fire museum of greater chicago and any fire station to work on fire safety merit badge. 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. It is recommended to make notes on your merit badge workbook to use when sharing your knowledge during the class. The kayaking merit badge is the perfect way to for you to learn the basic skills so that you can kickstart your kayaking career. A basiclevel merit badge for flatwater kayaking whitewater kayaking will still fall under whitewater merit badge. If your troop is interested in receiving a merit badge, we have merit badge counselors on staff that can help you accomplish your goals. Wilderness survival merit badge helps and documents scouter mom. He should have access to a list of merit badge counselors in your area.
Bsa troop 235 arlington texas rank and merit badge notes. Its designed as a flatwater experience quiet water without significant wind, waves or current, noack says. Explain to your counselor the hazards you are most likely to encounter while participating in. A leaders guide to the kayaking merit badge scouting magazine. Enter your contact information here 2 boy scout public health merit badge. You still must satisfy your counselor that you can demonstrate each skill and have learned the information. To learn more about the badge and how to teach it, we caught up with richard thomas, the project leader for the kayaking merit badge pamphlet, and pat noack. The hikes of requirements 5 and 6 cannot be used to fulfill requirements of other merit badges. Trip to chicago visit the money museum at the federal reserve bank and work on coin collecting merit badge.
I have spent a lot of time in both, and while i agree that canoeing is lot of fun, a kayak is more stable, faster, quicker, and easier to handle especially in surf or choppy water. Scoutbook boy scouts kayaking merit badge requirements. To obtain a list of registered merit badge counselors, or to begin a merit badge, please contact your scoutmaster or council service center. Kayaking bsa should prepare you for safe kayaking fun on your local lake or enclosed bay, but there is more to learn, such as the classic eskimo roll. Wilderness survival merit badge helps and documents. I know, its the most boring part of the whole booklet, but theres important stuff in there that will keep you safe on the water. Use this merit badge pamphlet to learn everything you need to know about kayaking and to earn the kayaking merit badge in scouts bsa.
Since our founding fifteen years ago ace funyaks has provided outstanding service with an impeccable safety record. Apr 07, 2019 scouts working on the wilderness survival merit badge learn to anticipate and avoid the hazards involved in backcountry adventures. Similarly, the lifesaving merit badge requirements do not call for proficiency in small watercraft. This course is designed as a kayaking merit badge program emphasizing safety, enjoyment, and skill acquisition for entry level paddlers.
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. Kayaking merit badge pamphlet boy scouts of america. Those supervising kayaking activities must have formal. First class 3 rank requirements, but only if hiking merit badge requirements 1, 2, 3, and 4 have been completed to the satisfaction of your counselor. Kayaking merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. You can find additional material on kayaking in the fieldbook, no. If you are interested in scheduling a boy scout kayaking merit badge training session, please contact the kayakers at 6308027647. The counselor may ask to meet you to explain what is expected and to start helping you meet the requirements. The boy scouts of americas risk management plans call for certain qualifications for particular activities, such as those on the water. The bsa safety afloat is found in your kayak merit badge booklet on pages 9. Through the merit badge program, a scout also learns career skills.
Additional merit badge critiques, for those mbs release since 2011, are based upon discussions from various blog sites, like bryan on scouting. Scoutingbsakayaking merit badge wikibooks, open books for. At all times that scouts participate in a bsa activity, they must have the proper supervision. Click on the merit badge to show the requirement worksheet.
Reviewing the merit badge pamphlet prior to attending and doing preparation work will insure that scouts get the most out of these class opportunities. The merit badge book is located beneath each picture. For the fishing merit badge, the scout does not need to become an expert angler to earn a merit badge. Aca certified instructors will provide the knowledge and expertise to help you earn your badges.
Camp allatoona aquatics base exciting scouting adventure. This presentation developed by a scout leader from the erie county department of health. You can find out more information at your local council or visit. Your scoutmaster can help you find a merit badge counselor. Get in touch with the merit badge counselor and explain that you want to earn the badge. Capsize the kayak, swim it, and then paddle to shore, and empty water from the kayak with assistance if needed. Kayaking merit badge pamphlet, kayaking merit badge. The objective is to have standard qualifications for merit badge counselors. There is more to them than an introduction to lifetime hobbies, or the inspiration to pursue a careerthough these invaluable results occur regularly. Enhancing our youths competitive edge through merit badges. The merit badge program provides opportunities for youth to explore more than 120 fields of skill and knowledge.
Read the kayaking merit badge booklet and bring it to the class. This fourhour clinic is held on the arkansas river from the river runners at browns canyon riverside six miles south of buena vista, colorado. Explain to your counselor the hazards you are most likely to encounter while participating in kayaking activities, including weather and waterrelated hazards, and what you should do to anticipate, help prevent, mitigate, and respond to these hazards. Scouts who are interested in whitewater kayaking should pursue the whitewater merit badge after earning kayaking. You may also be interested in eagle required merit badges or historical merit badges. Canoeing merit badge class preparation page scoutmaster bucky. Ppt bsa merit badge program powerpoint presentation free. However, make a reasonable effort to incorporate more than discussion into the row portion of reachthrowrowgo. Bsa merit badge program 1 bsa merit badge program public health a historic public health event in the 1800s was stopping disease outbreak by removing the water pump handle. On the day of the bsa kayaking merit badge class, scouts should bring a. You have successfully added canoeing merit badge emblem to your shopping cart. This workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Merit badges more details circle 10 merit badge university and other merit badge events circle 10 offers an annual merit badge university on a saturday in april at the university of texas at dallas campus.
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