Troop 53
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Merit Badge & Activity Schedule
If you would rather see a graphical schedule see this. But it doesn't have cost/prerequisite info on it.
| Merit Badge/Program | Time(s) | Prerequisites/extra costs* |
|---|---|---|
| Archery MB | 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 | $5.00 |
| Advanced Archery | 2:00 | Must have previous earned the Archery Merit Badge. |
| Art MB | Troop Time | 4 |
| Basketry MB | Troop Time | $15.00 |
| BSA Lifeguard1 | All day! | See below. |
| Camping MB | 9:00, 11:00 | 4b, 8d, 9a, 9b |
| Canoeing MB | 9:00, 10:30 (1½ hour class) | Blue Swimmer, bring "wet" shoes |
| Citizenship in the Nation MB | 9:00, 2:00 | 2 |
| Climbing MB | 9:00, 10:00 | |
| Cooking MB | Troop Time | 3, 4, 6, 7 |
| Emergency Preparedness MB | 10:00, 11:00 | 1 (earn First Aid MB), 8d |
| Environmental Science MB | 9:00, 10:30 (1½ hour class) | 4a,b |
| Fingerprinting MB | Troop Time | |
| First Aid MB | 9:00, 2:00 | First Class |
| Fishing MB | 9:00 | Personal fishing gear |
| Fish & Wildlife Mgmt. | 10:00, 2:00 | 5 |
| Forestry MB | 11:00, 2:00 | |
| Geocaching MB | 10:00, 2:00 | 7 |
| Indian Lore MB | 10:00 | |
| Instructional Swimming | Scheduled at camp | |
| Kayaking MB | 10:00, 11:00 | Blue Swimmer |
| Leatherwork MB | 9:00, 2:00 | $10.00 |
| Lifesaving MB | 9:00, 10:30 (1½ hour class) | CPR, 1st & 2nd Class swimming reqs.; long shirt & pants |
| Mammal Study MB | Troop Time | 3 |
| Metalwork MB | 2:00 | $10.00 |
| Motorboating MB | 11:00, 2:00 | Blue Swimmer |
| Nature MB | 11:00, 2:00 | |
| OA Brotherhood | Scheduled at camp | dues current, $20.00 |
| Pioneering MB | 9:00, 10:30 (1½ hour class) | practice knots, lashings |
| Project COPE2 | 11:00, 2:00 | See note at bottom of page. |
| Rifle Shooting MB | 9:00, 10:30 (1½ hour class) | $5.00 |
| Advanced Rifle | 2:00 | $20.00. Must be at least age 14, have previously earned the Rifle Shooting Merit Badge and register for Venture Crew at Camp. |
| Rowing MB | 11:00, 2:00 | Blue Swimmer, bring "wet" shoes |
| Shotgun Shooting MB | 9:00, 10:30 (1½ hour class) | $10.00 |
| Advanced Shotgun | 2:00 | $15.00. Must be at least age 14, have previously earned the Shotgun Shooting Merit Badge and register for Venture Crew at Camp. |
| Small Boat Sailing MB | 9:00, 10:00 | Blue Swimmer, bring "wet" shoes |
| Soil & Water Conservation MB | 10:00 | 7 |
| Space Exploration MB | 9:00, 11:00 | $10.00 |
| Swimming MB | 9:00, 2:00 | 1, long sleeve button-up shirt & long pants |
| Valiant Quest3 | 11:00 | See below |
| Wilderness Survival MB | 10:00, 2:00 | Sleeping Bag, Tarp and rope required for overnight outing. |
| Woodcarving MB | 11:00 | $5.00 |
- * Prerequisites/extra costs
- The numbers in this column correspond with the requirement numbers in the Merit Badge book or the BSA Requirements Book. Please be aware of any requirement changes that may be in effect this year!
With the exception of Archery, Rifle Shooting, and Shotgun Shooting Merit Badges, the "Advanced" Rifle and Shotgun programs, and OA Brotherhood Class, amounts in this column are approximate costs for kits and materials to complete that Merit Badge. Program materials kits and tickets will be available in the Camp Joy Trading Post. Remember that if you are taking a class/program that has extra fees or costs you are responsible for bringing the appropriate amount money to Summer Camp and spending it wisely! If you blow your money on Gobstoppers™ at the Trading Post and don't have enough left over to pay for your Basketry kits you will not earn the Merit Badge. - 1 B.S.A. Lifeguard
- You must be at least 14 years old or have finished 8th grade. Must have abilities equivalent to Swimming, Rowing, Canoeing, Lifesaving & First Aid Merit Badges. Must be able to swim 400 yards using a long stroke. Must bring long sleeve button down shirt, long pants, and shoes. Must bring CPR Certification with you to camp. You must talk to the Waterfront Director to arrange for this activity. BSA Lifeguard Class will meet during all daytime class periods.
- 2 Project COPE
- Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience is a challenge ropes course designed for Scouts who are 13 and older to participate in a series of challenges that will help them with teamwork, problem solving, decision making, and self esteem. The COPE program starts with "low challenges" and ends with the "high course" and Camp Joy's exciting Zip Line.
- 3 Valiant Quest
- The Camp First Year Camper program. Scouts in Troop 53 who are Scout and Tenderfoot ranks will be automatically signed up for the First Class portion of this program.