Rank Advancement
Videos for Scout Rank:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNhScoeMbn7SOx-9KjBIrRjBz2Y4FX-b4
Videos for Tenderfoot: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNhScoeMbn7RJmp7DJrPFOlF41iifRkUX
Videos for Second Class:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNhScoeMbn7R2dTenJxYH4cGN7PhZCxBt
Videos for First Class:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNhScoeMbn7Tva3VobDaYYoO1OygO8rph
Videos for Beyond First Class:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNhScoeMbn7TvpZAs6OnZWA_wBAtN1Gbx
Knots
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNhScoeMbn7TjEkKKdAaESC9q9J1KpBv0
Merit Badges
Traffic Merit Badge
DISCORD SITE WITH MULTIPLE BADGES
Update: there is a class schedule posted and sign ups are open for merit badges. There's a different badge each day, and a sign up form on discord!
Hello! I'm a moderator for a BSA-centric discord server, and right now the youth mods and other members of the server are planning a virtual merit badge week since a lot of members don't have school (thank you COVID-19). We are currently working on gauging interest in merit badges to determine what merit badges to offer first.
If you have scouts interested in earning a merit badge right now, please send them this survey! If you're interested in teaching one, please let me know. 🙂
https://forms.gle/sDjyZVVHUxSP8GA99
The discord is located here:
We have two 21+ moderators, both trained in YPT, as well as additional YPT certified adults and youth on the server. Right now the plan is to hold two or three merit badges in the evening, similar to a scout camp schedule. If there's a lot of interest and/or more volunteers, that may adjust.
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Edit:
This has really blown up! Thank you guys!!! The mod team has arranged to do test-run classes starting Wednesday, March 18th. This is to ensure that when we do multiple classes we have ensured that the set-up and materials for counselors and scouts will be appropriate and allow for a good merit badge experience for everybody.
Information on signing up for individual classes, as well as what classes are being offered, times, and who is teaching and assisting in them, is in the discord server under the category "Merit Badges," in the "Information" channel.
Our goal is to do a full set of merit badge classes next week and the week after. Additionally we are working with other BSA-centric servers to develop additional workshops and activities for members of other parts of the organization, including Venturing and OA. I will make a second post when they are solid on theirs, with additional information for those interested.
CENTRAL FLORIDA- DIFFERENT BADGES OFFERED EVERY WEEK- CHECK BACK
https://scoutingevent.com/083-OnlineMB
Merit Badge Classes ONLINE - March / April 2020
In an effort to help support Scouts and families as our communities suspend school and other group programs in response to COVID-19, the Central Florida Council will be offering Merit Badge programs ONLINE.
THESE SESSIONS ARE OPEN TO ALL SCOUTS IN ALL COUNCILS, NATIONWIDE!
Select from one of the sessions listed (or register for ALL of them!) to participate in an hour of study each day, Monday through Thursday, covering a range of Merit Badges. New badges will be added each week on Wednesday for the following week.
HAVE A QUESTION? HERE ARE ANSWERS! READ OUR FAQ!
NEW BADGES!!! WEEK 2: March 30 - April 3
Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge: Monday - Thursday, 2 pm - 4 pm
Small Boat Sailing Merit Badge: Monday - Thursday, 3 pm - 5 pm
Environmental Science Merit Badge: Monday - Friday, 4 pm - 5 pm
Sustainability Merit Badge: Monday - Thursday, 4 pm - 6 pm
Game Design Merit Badge: Monday - Thursday, 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Citizenship in the World Merit Badge: Monday - Thursday, 7 pm - 9 pm
(2-hr courses have a $10 fee to cover extended online access but will include a $5-coupon for future program/services to aid in completing your Badge; 1- & 1.5-hr courses are $5.)
WEEK 1: March 23 - March 27
Public Health Merit Badge: Monday - Thursday, 2 pm - 3 pm
Read the PREP STEPS for this Badge HERE
Safety Merit Badge: Monday - Thursday, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Read the PREP STEPS for this Badge HERE
Cooking Merit Badge: Monday - Thursday, 5 pm - 6 pm
Read the PREP STEPS for this Badge HERE
(There is a minimal $5 fee to cover supplies for the online instruction and limited technology resource needs.)
Once registered, Scouts will receive a link to log on; Scouts will use that link each day to access an hour of live instruction from a Merit Badge Counselor or other expert in the field. Session links will be e-mailed no less than 24-hours before your scheduled session.
Each badge session will be provided by a registered Merit Badge Counselor and feature guest presenters from various industries related to the topic. Scouts will have "homework" each day to complete before the next day's session. Fridays will NOT feature an online seminar; instead, Friday is used by counselors to communicate with Scouts via e-mail to wrap up any final prerequisites and/or paperwork. These programs make a great supplement to ongoing online schooling efforts being offered.
BLUE CARDS WILL BE PROVIDED DIGITALLY AFTER THE WEEK IS OVER.
***WE ARE LIMITED TO 999 PARTICIPANTS IN EACH CLASS!***
Check back often for updated sessions each week with new badges.
PIEDMONT COUNCIL
response to COVID-19, the Piedmont Council, B.S.A. will be offering an online merit badge classes starting Monday, March 30th, 2020 to any scout(s) involved in a Scouts BSA program. We believe that this will help support our youth and their families in these programs as our local communities have suspended all school and / or other group programs with no more than ten individuals present at one time.
Beginning Friday, March 20th, 2020, scouts and their families will be able to select and participate in any of the following online merit badge sessions. Each session will consist of one hour of instruction each day for four consecutive days (Monday – Thursday). The scout(s) will receive a link to log into their class (no less than 24 hours before the start of the class).
Scouts will use these links each day to receive live instruction from a merit badge counselor and guest presenters related to those important topics. Scouts will have various requirements to complete each day before the next day’s classes; instruction will end on Thursday of each week.
Each Friday (of any given week) will be used by merit badge counselors to communicate with those scouts via email to wrap up any final paperwork and / or requirements to help with the completion of the merit badge. Overall, we believe that these online merit badge-based programs will make a great educational supplement to ongoing online efforts being made by our current public, private, and charter schools throughout our impacted region.
Blue cards will be provided digitally to the scout after the week is over and only after the merit badge counselor has verified that the individual scout has completed all listed requirements under that specific merit badge.
Additional Notes (Please Review)
1) Each scout must register separately so we can track their daily progress and attendance. For any scout that is interested to be a participant, there is a minimal $5 cost per class to cover supplies for the online instruction and limited technology resource needs. This minimal cost can be paid on the Piedmont Council website by the scout or their unit leader.
2) Current youth protection guidelines (two - deep leadership and no one-on-one contact) will be followed by all staff under the Piedmont Council, B.S.A. and its merit badge counselors at all times while working with youth and their families; more information can be found below: "Important Excerpts from Advancement Guidelines".
3) All merit badge classes are open to any scout(s) from any council(s) that are currently participating in a Scouts BSA program; all times listed below are located in the eastern time zone of the United States of America.
4) We strongly encourage and recommend that any scout(s) participating in these online classes receive verbal permission from their parents / guardians and their unit leader(s); more information (below) - "Virtual Merit Badge Guidelines".
5) All live merit badge instruction will be provided by an online format called Zoom; an online portal provided by the Piedmont Council, B.S.A.
6) Lastly, please be aware that not all merit badge requirements will be completed by the end of the week; many of these merit badges listed below have outdoor components that will not be able to be completed in an online setting, but all merit badge counselors will be providing various virtual field trip opportunities in the form of video segments to complete some of the more difficult requirements listed under each merit badge.
For more information and updates on the current COVID-19 situation and how Piedmont Council operations have been impacted, see latest email.
WORKSHEETS | Dates/Times | Req. Not Covered | Prerequisites | Merit Badge Pamphlets | |
March 30-April 2, 1:30-2:30 |
| None. | |||
March 30-April 2, 3:00-4:00 |
| None. | |||
March 30-April 2, 4:30-5:30 |
| None. | |||
April 6-9, 1:30-2:30 |
| None. | |||
April 6-9 3:00-4:00 |
| None. | |||
April 6-9 4:30-5:30 |
| None. | |||
April 13-16, 1:30-2:30 |
| 1. | |||
April 13-16 3:00-4:00 |
| None. | |||
April 13-16 4:30-5:30 |
| None. | |||
April 20-23 1:30-2:30 |
| None. | |||
April 20-23 3:00-4:00 |
| None. | |||
April 20-23 4:30-5:30 |
| 1. | |||
April 27-30 1:30-2:30 |
| None. | |||
April 27-30 3:00-4:00 |
| 1. | |||
April 27-30 4:30-5:30 | 5 (Visit a Meeting) | None. |
Gulf Stream Council
Remote Activity Workshop
- Personal Management Merit Badge will be offered March 23rd-27th from 10am-11am each day. Participants must attend each session. Participants should be at least 14 years old as this is a required merit badge for Eagle. Please review the merit badge requirements here.
- Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge will be offered March 23rd-26th from 2pm-3pm. Scouts must attend each session. Scouts must have earned their First Aid Merit Badge.
- Collections Merit Badge will be offered March 23rd from 10am-2pm.
- Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge will be offered March 24th and 26th from 11am-1pm. Scouts must attend both sessions. Pre-reqs should be provided by the Scout: Requirements 2 & 6.Requirement 3 & 8 will be homework.
- Public Speaking Merit Badge will be offered March 24th at 11am.
- Entrepreneurship Merit Badge will be offered March 25th-26th from 2pm-4pm. Scouts must attend both sessions.
- Dog Care Merit Badge will be offered on March 25th at 2pm. It is highly recommended that Scouts utilize a Merit Badge Workbook to record their findings and answers for easier reference during the class. Active participation in the group discussion lead by the counselor will be necessary as well in order to complete the badge. The log may be a pre-req or emailed me later (#4). Scouts must have a video to show me #5. Scouts will need to prepare for #9 and #10 prior to the class by researching their local laws and ordinances in their community. Scouts should be prepared with their findings re: careers to share during the class.
- Coin Collecting Merit Badge will be offered March 26th from 10am-12pm. Scouts should be prepared with Pre-req's #3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10d. The Counselor will be available for follow ups on Saturday 3/28 as needed.
- Cub Scout Emergency Preparedness Award will be offered March 26th at 3pm. This award is open to Cub Scouts Tiger through Arrow of Light!
- Family Life Merit Badge will be offered March 26th at 7pm. Please come prepared with ideas and follow for your chore chart (requirement 3).
- Cub Scout STEM Nova - Science: Down and Dirty will be offered March 26th at 7pm. Prior to the class please complete Requirement 1: Scouts must (for one hour) read about, watch a show (or a combination of both) about Earth, the weather, geology, volcanoes, or oceanography. Make a list of at least two questions or ideas from what you watched and/or read.
- Citizenship in the World Merit Badge will be offered March 26th at 8pm. Scouts should complete Prerequisites: 3 (focus on COVID 19) , 4, and 7. 3a and 4b overlap with that topic.
- Camping Merit Badge will be offered March 28th at 8pm.
- Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge will be offered March 30th at 8pm.
- We will offer a Life to Eagle Seminar on March 31st at 6pm. This seminar is great for adult leaders and Life SCouts who are about to begin thinking about the Life to Eagle Process. Scouts should be Life Rank.Adult Leaders encouraged and welcomed.
- Camping Merit Badge will be offered April 1st at 7pm.
Facebook page with even more!
https://www.facebook.com/Virtual-50states50badges-112212190412835/?hc_location=ufi
Photography Badge
As we continue to push through this pandemic, I figured I would make use of my time to teach something online. I will be teaching Photography Merit Badge to BSA Scouts scouters! We will complete all the requirements for Photography merit badge! During this course, you will participate in 2 Zoom meetings with your class members with a presentation of your final project during our second meeting. I am registered with BSA and I have completed Youth Protection Training (YPT). You can sign up for the class and learn more at scout.calebuford.com. Hope to see you soon!
Mid America Council
INTRODUCING SCOUTING AT HOME: The Mid-America Council, Boy Scouts of America is launching a "Scouting at Home" initiative to easily deliver the Scouting program to our families across the Midlands. Visit Scouting at Home http://mac-bsa.org/scoutingathome/ to learn more. (Be sure to check this page often, as we will continue to add new content and resources to the hub regularly.)
Troop 9
Mr. Carlson
For the Family Life Merit Badge - http://www.usscouts.org/usscouts/mb/changes/mb129-19.asp
Mt Diablo Council
The Mt. Diablo Silverado Council proudly brings to you iBadge 2020!
iBadge is a place where you can sign up for online merit badge sessions and earn them while we are all sheltered in place. Each badge will be counseled online by a registered merit badge counselor. Scouts go to https://scoutingevent.com/023-iBadge2020 and register for classes. Once registered the Scout will get information on how to participate in the class. Currently we only have a few badges offered but would like to offer more. Classes are only $5 each!
If YOU are interested in counseling a merit Badge through iBadge please email Joe Barton at joe.barton@scouting.org and let him know what badge you would like to offer and what day(s) and time (s) you would like it offered. If you do not have a ZOOM or other video conferencing tool, that’s ok too, we can help you set up a platform to teach our Scouts. Let’s all come together as Scouts and Scouters and help each other advance in our program!