Merit Badges available at Camp Fife for summer 2008 (and their prerequisites) [Eagle-required bold]:
| Badge |
Name |
What to do before camp - In addition to reading the MB book |
Notes |
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Archery |
Lots of target practice |
Bring $ for your arrow kit (available at Trading Post) |
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Astronomy |
Req 1a and 1b |
If possible, bring your own night star guide |
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Backpacking |
All trips must be done prior to arrival. |
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Basketry |
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$ for basket kits |
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Bird Study |
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Rated "Not Too Difficult" on the Merit Badge Review. |
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Camping |
Req. 9 (20 days/nights) |
Must bring WRITTEN verification that Req 9 is complete. |
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Canoeing |
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Must pass swim check. |
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Climbing |
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Study First Aid cases in Req 1. |
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Cooking |
Req. 2 |
Written report of requirement. |
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Emergency Preparedness |
Req 8c
Must already have First Aid MB. |
Bring First Aid kit. |
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Environmental Science |
Req 5a, 6 |
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First Aid |
Req 2b |
Knowledge of Req 5, 6 |
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Fish and Wildlife Conservation |
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Study State Game Laws and Regulations. |
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Fishing |
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Must catch three species of fish. |
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Forestry |
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Be prepared to make a notebook. |
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Geology |
Req 4a or 4b |
Must bring written verification of completion of Req 4. |
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Horsemanship |
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$25 for use of horse; $17 for trail rides. |
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Indian Lore |
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$ for Indian craft projects |
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Leatherwork |
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$ for leathercraft projects. |
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Mammal Study |
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Be prepared for Req 4 (bring camera or pen & paper for report). |
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Metalwork |
Req 4 |
Requires a visit or Internet research beforehand. |
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Nature |
Req 4 |
Requires completing five different fields for Req 4. |
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Orienteering |
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Bring compass, pencil, and notepad. |
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Pioneering |
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Know your knots, splices, and lashings. |
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Reptile Study |
Req 8a or 8b (minimum 1 month) |
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Rifle Shooting |
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$ for targets. |
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Rowing |
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Swim check necessary. |
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Shotgun Shooting |
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$15 minimum for shells and pigeons. |
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Small-boat Sailing |
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Swim check necessary. |
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Soil and Water Conservation |
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Be prepared for Req 5, 6, 7 |
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Swimming |
Req 1, 10 |
Swim check necessary. |
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Waterskiing |
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Study Req 1, 2a/b |
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Whitewater |
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$10 for river trip. |
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Wilderness Survival |
Req 5 |
Bring survival kit to camp. |
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Woodcarving |
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Bring knife and stone. Bring $ for supplies from TP. |
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