Day Camp 2015 Archery Scout Badges

Earning merit badges gives a Scout the kind of self-confidence that comes from overcoming obstacles to achieve a goal. 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.

The steps to follow in the merit badge program are outlined in the current Boy Scout Requirements. This book lists the requirements a Scout meets to earn each of the more than 100 merit badges that are available. Scouts must be tested individually, and they must meet all the requirements

The question arises as to whether it is permissible to have Scouts earn merit badges in groups. Many subjects may be presented to groups of Scouts without defeating one of the purposes of the merit badge plan -- working closely with a qualified Scout.

The National Executive Board has approved this policy statement on merit badge counseling:
• "To the fullest extent possible, the merit badge counseling relationship is a counselor-Scout arrangement in which the boy is not only judged on his performance of the requirements, but receives maximum benefit from the knowledge, skill, character, and personal interest of his counselor. Group instruction and orientation are encouraged where special facilities and expert personnel make this most practical, or when Scouts are dependent on only a few counselors for assistance. However, this group experience should be followed by attention to each individual candidate's projects and his ability to fulfill all requirements."
• Note: Mom and Dad - All merit badge requests by email and telephone calls by individuals over eighteen years of age will be politely ignored.

Please indicate in the comments section of your on-line sign up page which training session you will be attending.

Things to bring on training days - merit badge session, June 6, 7, 20, or 21 from 12pm - 2pm:
• $6 for arrow making material
• Current Archery Merit Badge Pamphlet
• Signed blue card - a sample is here
• Be Prepared with the BSA Archery Merit Badge Worksheet (as complete as possible, we will review it)

Earning Interest badges and Try-Its give girls the kind of self-confidence that comes from overcoming obstacles to achieve a goal. Through the Girl Scout San Diego Imperial Council archery is now available to girl scouts nationwide. The requirements are available below in our important documents, and badges can be ordered from the council's website.

Things to bring on training days - merit badge session, June 6, 7, 20, or 21 from 12pm - 2pm:
• $5 for arrow making material
• Be Prepared with the BSA Archery Merit Badge Worksheet (as complete as possible, we will review it).

Key Documents
• BSA Archery Merit Badge Worksheet and Requirements
• GSA Archery Try-It Requirements (Brownie)
• GSA Archery Interest Badge Requirements (Junior)
• GSA Archery Interest Badge Requirements (Cadette/Senior)

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