Blue card merit badge applications are used at camp. They must be signed by the unit leader and turned in to the merit badge counselor. It is imperative that they be turned in at the first merit badge session. Limited merit badge sign-up will occur at the parade field following dinner on Sunday evening. Partial completion or passed at camp is noted on the blue card. If a Scout has a partial from another camp, or counselor, KMSR has the right to verify its accuracy and retest the Scout in the skill. The Scout must bring the partial to camp. All merit badge counselors are qualified members of the camp staff under the direct supervision of the Program Director. Most Area Directors have attended a National Camping School for specific training in merit badge counseling and staff management. All merit badge counselors at camp are registered with the Council Advancement Committee. Our Camp Staff takes pride in the fact that any merit badge earned at camp was truly earned. It is the policy of the camp that no merit badge requirements may be waived or altered in order to accommodate the camp situation. In other words, every requirement must be met, including those that cannot be done at camp. There are, therefore, some badges that simply cannot be completed in a one- or two-week stay at camp. All Scoutmasters should conduct a Scoutmaster conference with each Scout attending camp to help him determine his merit badge needs. Be careful not to let the Scout over program himself with merit badges. There is more to summer camp than earning merit badges. Do not let your Scouts miss out on the other opportunities available. Signing up for merit badge sessions and other programs, unless otherwise noted, is completed when the Scout arrives at that session s first scheduled meeting. KMSR MERIT BADGE OPPORTUNITIES Archery Art Difficult Merit Badge Not recommended for those without some experience. 2 nd year Scout and older Best to research Req. 1B Should have some experience with shooting Complete Req. 4 & 5 prior to camp Merit Badge book is helpful. Minimum score required for completion. Free shoot time may be needed to pass. Approximately $5.00 fee involved for arrow kit. Astronomy Complete Req. 6 & 7B prior to camp Requires night classes and clear nights (late night star gazing session at KMSR) very weather dependent KITTATINNY MOUNTAIN SCOUT RESERVATION 2008 LEADERS GUIDE 18
Athletics Complete Req. 3 prior to camp Bring water bottle or canteen. Involves running on hot days. Backpacking Recommended For: 3rd year or older Scouts Complete Req. 8C, 10, & 11 prior to camp Bring your backpack and boots. Scouts should be prepared for short hikes during the week. Basketry Recommended for all Scouts, especially new Scouts You will need to purchase a round basket, square basket, and stool kit for approximately $8.00 each. Camping with 1 st Class rank Requirement 8c, 8d, & 9 must be done over a series of camping trips and verified in detail with dates and locations by your SM. Best suited to weekend camping trips with Troop. Can be earned at camp if all of req. 8c, 8d, & 9 are completed before camp. Canoeing Must be classified a swimmer. Intensive and physically rigorous. Practice time out of class recommended. Water shoes necessary. Citizenship in the Nation Complete Req. 2 & 8 Please have a working knowledge of the United States Government. Citizenship in the World Complete Req. 3, 4 & 7 Please have a working knowledge of the organization of other World Governments. Climbing Physically Fit, Responsibility Communications Complete Req. 1, 5, 7, 8 Be prepared to speak in front of an audience. Eagle Required KITTATINNY MOUNTAIN SCOUT RESERVATION 2008 LEADERS GUIDE 19
Cooking 2 nd year and older Scouts Complete Req. 3, 4, 6, & 7 Best suited to weekend camping trips with your patrol, but can be earned if 3, 4, 6, and 7 are completed and brought to camp. Cycling 2 nd Year and older Scouts Complete Req. 7, 8, and 9 Best suited to older scouts with cycling experience and who have already been on several long cycling trips. Emergency Preparedness 3 rd or 4 th year campers Complete Req. 1, 2a, b, c 6b, c, 7, and 8a, b, c Bring emergency kit. Bring emergency kit to camp. Bring charts for 2b. Environmental Science 3 rd or 4 th year campers age 13 or older Complete Req. 3e, 3f, 4, and 6 Very intense and time consuming merit badge. Many hours of mandatory observation and report writing. Take only 1 or 2 non-rigorous merit badges in addition. First Aid 1 st year and older Scouts Bring 2d to camp. Complete Req. 1 and 2d Requires time and study and proficiency to complete CPR requirement. Eagle Required Fish & Wildlife Mgt Complete Req. 5, 6, & 8 Scouts need to bring completed requirements with them to camp. NEW for 2007! Fishing with their own fishing equipment Complete Req. 7 & 9 Scouts need to bring their own fishing rod and equipment; requires early morning / evening fishing. Fly Fishing Complete Requirements 8 & 10 Scouts need to bring their own fly fishing rod and equipment; requires early morning / evening fishing. Forestry Bring 8.5 x 11 spiral note pad to make book. Complete Req. 5 & 7 KITTATINNY MOUNTAIN SCOUT RESERVATION 2008 LEADERS GUIDE 20
Geology Complete Req. 2 and 4 prior to camp and bring it to camp with you. Hiking 2nd year and older Scouts Complete Req. 5, 6, & 7 Indian Lore 1 st year and older Scouts Complete Req. 1 and bring to camp. Be prepared to discuss Req. 1 at camp Must buy craft kits at camp for about $8.00. Leatherwork 1st year or older Scouts May need to buy leather kit for about $8.00. Lifesaving 13 years of age or older, 3 rd year or older camper Alternate Complete Req. 1 Strong swimmer; intensive and physically rigorous badge. Need long sleeve shirt, long pants, socks and shoes for disrobing. Mammal Study 1st year camper Independent observation and report. Nature 2 nd year campers Orienteering 3 rd year or older campers Complete Req. 7, 8, & 9 prior to camp and bring those maps with you. Requires a good deal of hiking over rough terrain. Must bring maps. Bring compass. Pioneering Proficiency in knots and lashings required. Complete Requirement 2a Scouts should review and practice knots, lashings, and splices KITTATINNY MOUNTAIN SCOUT RESERVATION 2008 LEADERS GUIDE 21
Personal Fitness 3 rd year or older campers Complete Req. 1, 6 8 prior to camp and bring materials with you. Other Scouts should be prepared to discuss their fitness plans and goals. Eagle Required Reptile & Amphibian Complete Req. 8 and bring proof to camp. Will handle live animals, including snakes. Requirement #8 cannot be completed at camp. Rifle Shooting with shooting experience Free shoot time may be needed to complete. Know your State and local firearms laws. Should have some experience with rifle shooting. Minimum shooting score must be achieved. Not recommended for those without some background in use of a rifle. Rowing Pass swim test. Practice time required outside of class. Physical strength and endurance required. Boat shoes required. Safety 1 st year and older Scouts Complete Req. 1 & 2 Shotgun Shooting 3 rd year camper or older Nominal charge for skeet, ($10-12) and Scouts should have physical strength to handle gun. Small Boat Sailing 3 rd year camper or older Read and study merit badge book before camp. Must pass swim test. Boat shoes required. Space Exploration 1st year and older Scouts Nominal fee for rocket kit. Sports 1st year and older Scouts Complete Requirements 4 & 5 prior to camp and bring materials with you. KITTATINNY MOUNTAIN SCOUT RESERVATION 2008 LEADERS GUIDE 22
Soil & Water Cons. 2 nd year and older Scouts Complete Requirement 7 Good preparation for Environmental Science merit badge. Swimming Strong Swimmers Complete Requirement 3 Must pass swim test before first class. Need long sleeved button up front shirt and long pants (sweats). Weather 2 nd year or older camper Complete Requirements 8 & 10 and bring to camp. Wilderness Survival 3 rd year or older campers Complete Requirement 5 (building survival pack) and bring it to camp with you. Challenging overnight required on Thursday night. Wood Carving 2 nd year and older Scouts Must have earned Tot n Chip (2a) and bring to camp. Nominal fee for kit. Please note: The above list of merit badges are scheduled to be offered at KMSR. This listing may change due to the availability of qualified counselors. Any changes will be presented at the pre-camp leaders meetings. As of January 2008, all merit badge prerequisites are accurate and in accordance with the 2008 Edition of the Boy Scout Requirements Book. KITTATINNY MOUNTAIN SCOUT RESERVATION 2008 LEADERS GUIDE 23