The canoeing merit badge is awarded to scouts who display knowledge and skill in the area of canoeing. Kayaking bsa should prepare you for safe kayaking fun on your local lake or enclosed bay, but there is more to learn, such as the classic eskimo roll. Sprint races usually are on a straight course, with divided lanes, on calm water. To obtain a list of registered merit badge counselors, or to begin a merit badge, please contact your scoutmaster or council service center. Canoeing merit badge worksheet us scouting service. When the counselor is satisfied you have met each requirement, he or she will sign your application. C lick a merit badge name below for the current requirements. Requirements for the canoeing merit badge with worksheets. Anyone with a completed paddle craft safety basic training card whose expiration date has not been exceeded by more than six months. The most common weather and waterrelated hazards encountered while canoeing and how to deal safely with each one. A leaders guide to the kayaking merit badge scouting. Merit badge book library princeton, texas troop 229. When carrying gear in a canoe for a trip, list some of the things to keep in mind.
Canoeing merit badge class preparation page scoutmaster bucky. The merit badge books have all the answers and they are mostly in order. It is recommended to make notes on your merit badge workbook to use when sharing your knowledge during the class. The work space provided for each requirement should be used by the scout to make notes for discussing the item with his counselor, not for.
Demonstrate proper technique for performing cpr using a training device approved by your counselor. These workbooks can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Camping merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Art merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Scoutingbsakayaking merit badge wikibooks, open books for. Of these instructors also can serve as a canoeing merit badge counselor. Important excerpts from that publication can be downloaded from. You still must satisfy your counselor that you can demonstrate each skill and have learned the information. This workbook can help you organize your thoughts as you prepare to meet with your merit badge counselor. The requirements published by the boy scouts of america should always be used over the list here. Anyone recognized by the local council as a canoeing merit badge, kayaking merit badge, or whitewater merit badge counselor.
Blue heron, osprey, and bald eagles offer great bird watching opportunities. Kayaking merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. They learn how to maintain canoes, paddles, and pfds. Requirements camping merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Explain to your counselor the most likely hazards you may encounter while participating in.
Discuss with your counselor the characteristics of life jackets most appropriate for canoeing and tell why a life jacket must always be worn while paddling. Canoeing merit badge helps and documents scouter mom. The counselor may ask to meet you to explain what is expected and to start helping you meet the requirements. The work space provided for each requirement should be used by the scout to make notes for discussing the item with his counselor, not. By doing the requirements for the canoeing merit badge, scouts prepare for a safe trip on the water in a canoe. Earning the canoeing merit badge teaches scouts about canoeing safety, the parts of a canoe, how to load a canoe and more. Canoeing merit badge with workbook pdf, current requirements, and resources. Scoutingbsacanoeing merit badge wikibooks, open books. They are reproduced in part here under fair use as a resource for scouts. Discuss the prevention of and treatment for health concerns that could occur while flyfishing, including cuts and scratches, puncture wounds, insect bites, hypothermia, dehydration, heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and sunburn. There are more than 5 merit badges, and any scout, or any qualified venturer.
Merit badges are awarded to scouts who complete the requirements for each badge. By using this pamphlet to earn your canoeing merit badge, youll learn these building blocks for life and much more by putting your best paddle. Canoeing merit badge class preparation page scoutmaster. Railroading merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Canoeing merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet book. Although earning the kayaking merit badge can help prepare a scout for paddling on moving water, it does not constitute the special training required to. Although earning the kayaking merit badge can help prepare a scout for paddling on moving water, it does not constitute the special training required to participate in a whitewater activity.
The work space provided for each requirement should be used by the scout to make notes for discussing the item with his counselor, not for providing the full and complete answers. Kayaking merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Dec 23, 2017 canoeing merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. In this canoeing worksheet, students use their workbook to answer short answer questions about canoeing and safety. The requirements to this merit badge are ed by the boy scouts of america. The bsa boatingcanoeing troop program feature offers meeting and activity plans to include canoeing as one of your monthly themes. Earning the canoeing merit badge will introduce you to the wonderful world of canoeing. Jun 30, 2019 canoeing merit badge is an option for the national outdoor badge for aquatics. For several centuries, the canoe was a primary method of travel for explorers and settlers. Canoeing merit badge counselors must have either bsa aquatics instructor or canoeing instructor certification from the american canoe association, american red cross, or equivalent.
Note, this is a prerequisite for canoeing merit badge. Workbooks can help scouts organize notes, listen actively, and document their work. Soil and water conservation merit badge pamphlet 35952. The program is held at the riverbend visitor center located at 8700 potomac hills street, great falls, va 22066 unless otherwise indicated by park staff. The canoeing merit badge is an option for the start your engines. What are the answers to the canoeing merit badge answers. Have the counselor sign your blue card and return to your troop advancements person.
January, 2020 requirements for the kayaking merit badge. Enhancing our youths competitive edge through merit badges. Canoeing merit badge canoeing merit badge pamphlet 35867. Or, the counselor may feel that a recent completion of the test is good enough. Canoeing merit badge pamphlet boy scouts of america. Canoeing merit badge requirement 10 10 discuss the following types of canoeing. You take a skills based test, so there are technically not yes or no answers, you can pass. Get merit badge application blue card from your scoutmaster. You can find additional material on kayaking in the fieldbook, no. Print the workbook, read and bring merit badge book, penpencil, paper. Whitewater canoeing is great fun, but it also has a higher level of risk that increases with the difficulty of the river being paddled.
They are reproduced in part here under fair use as a resource for scouts and scouters to use in the earning and teaching of merit badges. Scoutingbsakayaking merit badge wikibooks, open books. Rightclick on a workbook name to save or print the optional workbooks. Canoeing merit badge can help prepare a scout for paddling on moving water, it does not constitute the special training by a bsa aquatics instructor or. Using the strokes in requirement 10, and in an order determined by your. A identify the conditions that must exist before performing cpr on a person. Scoutbook boy scouts kayaking merit badge requirements.
Canoe poling when working on merit badges, scouts and scouters should be aware of some vital information in the current edition of the guide to advancement bsa publication 33088. Today, it remains an important part of the wilderness experience and an enjoyable leisure activity that teaches communication, teamwork, and physical fitness. Welcome to the canoeing merit badge program at riverbend park. Scoutingbsacanoeing merit badge wikibooks, open books for. Turtles, beavers, and deer can be found gracing the shoreline or in the water. Apr 15, 2019 by doing the requirements for the canoeing merit badge, scouts prepare for a safe trip on the water in a canoe.
This workbook has been developed to help aid scouts in. When canoeing on moving water, your forward momentum comes from the movement of the water the water is actually pushing you along. Please note that the use of any workbook is merely for note taking and reference and completion of any merit badge workbook does not warrant, guarantee, or confirm a scouts completion of any merit badge. Fish and wildlife management merit badge pamphlet 35898. The bsa boating canoeing troop program feature offers meeting and activity plans to include canoeing as one of your monthly themes.
Students complete 10 questions total to get their merit badge. In boyscouts there are many merit badges the kids can receive. Canoeing merit badge is an option for the national outdoor badge for aquatics. The canoeing merit badge counselor could interpret that to mean the scout needs to complete the swimmer test for this counselor and have the scout do the test. Or local councils may approve individuals previously certified as such, or trained by an instructor so qualified. Canoeing merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Scoutingbsacanoeing merit badge wikibooks, open books for an. Then they demonstrate their knowledge by taking a trip on the water. You can and should use the scoutmaster bucky canoeing merit badge workbook to help get a head start and organize your preparation work.
Remember that in flat water canoeing you are reaching with the paddle to grab the water and pull yourself along. Per national regulations, the only person who may sign off on requirements is a merit badge counselor, duly registered and authorized by the local council. They demonstrate that they have the skills to control the canoe. The word canoe originates with christopher columbus and his report that the arawak indians from the west indies used a seagoing boat, or kenu, made from a hollowedout tree trunk. Important general merit badge information for parents. Canoeing merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. Scoutbook boy scouts canoeing merit badge requirements. The work space provided for each requirement should be used by the scout to make notes for discussing the item with his counselor not for providing the full and complete answers. Merit badge requirements are revised as needed to reflect updated information and technology. Give the signed application to your unit leader so your merit badge emblem can be secured for you. In that case, proof might be a patch or card given him when he completed his first class rank, swimming. The bsa offers a whitewater merit badge to scouts who want to learn this type of paddling.
Before doing the following requirements, successfully complete the bsa swimmer test. Explain to your counselor the hazards you are most likely to encounter while participating in kayaking activities, including weather and waterrelated hazards, and what you should do to anticipate, help prevent, mitigate, and respond to these hazards. Get in touch with the merit badge counselor and explain that you want to earn the badge. The skills you learn will embark you on a lifetime of canoeing experiences. Canoeing merit badge at riverbend park welcome to the canoeing merit badge program at riverbend park. If your troop is interested in receiving a merit badge, we have merit badge counselors on staff that can help you accomplish your goals. Flyfishing boy scouts of america merit badge series. All information needed to complete these parts of requirement 3 can be found in the merit badge pamphlet book. This merit badge pamphlet gives scouts a foundation for learning all about canoeing, from learning about the different materials a canoe can be made from and the different types of paddles, to how to be safe on the water, and the requirements. Whitewater canoeing whitewater canoeing can be done wherever there is adequate water flowing in a river, stream, or creek. Show that you know first aid for injuries or illnesses that co. Demonstrate how to select and properly fit the correct size life jacket.
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