2017 Lake Pleasant Camp Merit BadgePrerequisites

All prerequisites must be completed prior to first day of camp. Any prerequisites

not met before camp may result in the scout receiving apartial completion.

Merit Badge / Prerequisites / Comments
Archery / Read MB pamphlet / Conducted at Ben Avery Shooting Facility
Art / Req. 6
Bird Study / Read MB pamphlet; Req. 5 / Req. 5 –begin preparing field notebook; bring binoculars if possible
Canoeing / Req. 2 Must be swimmer classification / May be difficult for younger Scouts, since physical strength is required.
Citizenship in the Nation / Read MB pamphlet; Req. 2, 3 / Bring proof of completion for Req 2 (i.e. photos, notes, etc.) to first day of camp and be prepared to discuss Req 3 in class. *Eagle Required Badge
Cooking / Read MB pamphlet.Req. 1, 7 / Bring an apron.*Eagle Required Badge
Electronics / Read MB pamphlet. Req. 6
Energy / Read MB pamphlet. Req. 1(find energy article), 4, 5, 8 / Free energy audit kits are often available through local utility companies.
Environmental Science / Read MB pamphlet;
Req. 1, 2, 3e(1 or 2 or 3), 6 / Good merit badge for older Scouts(13+); Very difficult for young Scouts. Much work/difficult concepts; homework will be assigned. *Eagle Required Badge
First Aid / Read MB pamphlet;
Req. 1, 2d / Scouts must bring a first aid kit (Req. 2d) on the first day of class;*Eagle Required Badge
Fish &Wildlife Management / Read MB pamphlet; Req. 5, 6, 8 / Requirement #5 takes time to complete. Req #6 is difficult to find 25 species of wildlife at camp, so begin recording wildlife in your community.
Fishing / Read MB pamphlet;
Practice Req. 4 (knots) / If 10+ years, need to bring a fishing license.
For knot demonstrations, visit
Fly Fishing / Read MB pamphlet;
Practice Req. 3(knots) / If 10+ years, need to bring a fishing license.
For knot demonstrations, visit
Geology / Read MB pamphlet; Req. 2, 4 / Req. 5C(Mineral resources Option) will be completed in camp.
Insect Study / Read MB pamphlet; Req. 9 (Bring written observations or pictures of insect as it develops), 13 / Suggestion for Req. 9: Mealworms can be purchased at a pet store.
Kayaking / Req. 2Must be swimmer classification / Good merit badge for younger Scouts.
Must wear close-toed shoes.
Mammal Study / Read MB pamphlet; Req. 3 / Good merit badge for younger Scouts.
Motorboating / Req. 2a Must be swimmer classification / Must wear close-toed shoes.
Nature / Read MB pamphlet; Req. 4d2, Begin 4b1, 4c2, 4d1at home / Good merit badge for younger Scouts. Begin to identify/collect specimens before camp.
Reptile & Amphibian Study / Read MB pamphlet;
Req. 8a or b(takes 1-3 months to complete) prepare for Req. 9c / To complete Req. 8a, contact the Phoenix Herpetological Society at 480-513-4377for info on how to adopt a reptile.
OR
To complete Req. 8b, contact a local zoo or nature center.
Rifle Shooting / Read MB pamphlet / Conducted at Ben Avery Shooting Facility
Rowing / Req. 2 Must be swimmer classification / Good merit badge for younger Scouts.
Must wear close-toed shoes.
Small-boat Sailing / Req. 2 Must be swimmer classification / Must wear close-toed shoes.
Snorkeling BSA / Req. 1 Must be swimmer / This is an AWARD, not a merit badge.
BSA Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) / Req. 2 Must be swimmer classification / This is an AWARD, not a merit badge.
Water Sports / Req. 3 Must be swimmer classification / Good merit badge for older Scouts; difficult for younger Scouts without any prior experience.
Weather / Read MB pamphlet; Req.11

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