Check-in at 8:30
Approximate end time: 4:00pm
Classes are limited to 10 scouts per session. Refer to general instructions below to be prepared for your workshops! Please note this calendar is subject to change.
General Instructions:
- Each Scout must bring:
- Blue card signed by their Unit Leader for each Merit Badge
- Appropriate Merit Badge Pamphlet
- Pen, paper, and all other material required for the specific Merit Badge.
- Scouts must bring appropriate proof of completion of all prerequisites and be prepared to discuss, report, and demonstrate on all prerequisites.
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Req. #3: Get a note from the principal of your school (or another school official named by the principal) that states that during the past year your behavior, leadership, and service have been satisfactory.â
a. Select two individuals from American history, one a political leader (a president, senator, etc.) and the other a private citizen (a writer, religious leader, etc.). Find out about each person's accomplishments and compare the contributions each has made to America's heritage.
b. With your counselor's approval, choose an organization that has promoted some type of positive change in American society. Find out why the organization believed this change was necessary and how it helped to accomplish the change. Discuss how this organization is related to events
or situations from America's past.
c. With your counselor's approval, interview two veterans of the U.S. military. Find out what their experiences were like. Ask the veterans what they believe they accomplished.
d. With your counselor's approval, interview three people in your community of different ages and occupations. Ask these people what America means to them, what they think is special about this country, and what American traditions they feel are important to preserve.
- Requirement 3C. Research your family’s history. Find out how various events and situations in American history affected your family. If your family immigrated to America, tell the reasons why. Share what you find with your counselor.
- Cooking Prerequisites: A partial will be issued for the day unless the prerequisites are completed ahead of time.
- Req 4
- Req 5: In class only one lunch and 1 snack will be made. The rest of this requirement will need to be completed ahead of time.
- Req 6
- One Merit Badge per Scout per day.
- Each Scout must complete all prerequisites before class. All written work including worksheets and drawings must be brought to class. To be unprepared is not fair to those who have prepared and to the Counselors reviewing the subjects. Remember, Merit Badges are EARNED, not given out!
- Lunch will be provided for Scouts taking Merit Badge, $5 for all others. Extra lunch can be added under your scout's registration.
Click on the Merit Badge to printout the workbook:
American Heritage
Scholarship