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ACCURATE MB OPENINGS - "CLASS ATTENDEES" under ATTACHMENTS (CLICK HERE)
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Potawatomi Area Council Opening Day Camporee 2026 - Merit Badge Matrix & Prerequisites
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Merit Badge Counselors NEEDED - click link to sign-up for a time slot =3/10/2026C# 1 & 2 HIDDEN
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75% FullName of Merit Badge Morning (AM)Afternoon (PM)Counselor #1Counselor #2PREREQUISITES / REQUIREMENTS
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American Business & Personal Mgmt (AM/PM)1010DH - GCarie Cieslewicz (T-815)jcieslewicz4@wi.rr.comRead Merit Badge book. Amr Bus REQ - #6. Per Mgmt REQ - #1, 2, 8, 9, & 10
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Archery (PM)-16SS RANGESSC - Mike Burnham (T-67)Michael@burnham.ccRead Merit Badge Book.
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Artificial Intelligence (AM/PM)1515ROTARY - MAINPaul Heinisch (T-139)pheinisch3@gmail.comRead Merit Badge Book. TECHNOLOGY + REQ - #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 & #6. COMPLETE PRE-REQ LINK - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rdYnEMnUwAXP9i0Bu0DI_KdU6_CiOFZV/view
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Automotive Maintenance15$10.00 / DH - ARob Grasse (T-183)rgrasse1@wi.rr.comRead the entire Merit Badge Book. REQ - #1g, 1h, 4c, 4e, 5b, 11a, 12
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Citizenship in Nation #2 (AM/PM)1212DH - EMike Groth (T-175)mxgroth@gmail.comJohn Marmet (T-175)gjmarmet@yahoo.comRead Merit Badge Book. REQ #5 (ready to discuss), #7 (proof) & #8 (copy of letter)
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Citizenship in Community (PM)-8DH - F (PM)Matt Weiss (T-38)M.Weiss@tcnb.comRead Merit Badge Book. REQ #2a, #3a, #4a-b, #5, #7a-b & #8 (bring along map of city/town & your public presentation - laptop OK)
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Citizenship in Nation #1 (AM/PM)2020DH - DRenee Defenbaugh (T-12)reneedefen@gmail.comRead Merit Badge Book. REQ #5 (ready to discuss), #7 (proof) & #8 (copy of letter)
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Citizenship in World (AM/PM)1010CFS-TRAINING FPaul Thomas (T-99)pkmgthomas@yahoo.comRead the entire Merit Badge Book, REQ #4b, 7 (if done, proof for 7d or 7e)
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Communication14CFS-OFFICEBrian Knoch (T-21)beknoch@yahoo.comRead the Merit Badge Book: Prepare and be ready to discuss 2b,3,4 & 6. Complete and bring copy #7a; Complete #5 & #8 and bring documents with scoutmaster signature of completion
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Cooking24$15.00 / DH PORCHMike Garvey (T-99)garveym65@gmail.comDoug Meinin (T-141)Read Merit Badge Book. COMPLETE PRE-REQ LINK - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fOifgbnIlsi8kQ3H-KBPiuShKL5eQLDV?usp=sharing
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Electronics (PM)-15$10.00 / DH - BPaul Morgan (T-183)morgan.paule@gmail.comRead the entire merit badge book.
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Enviromental Science & Mammal Study15$10.00 / CFS-TRAINING BMichelle Pennell (T-19)michellepennell12345@gmail.comRead Merit Badge Book. EVS REQ - #2 (2 day observations) & #11 (careers) Mammal REQ - #7a
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Fire Safety (PM)-15CFS-TRAINING D (PM)Jim Creegan (T-139)jcreegan4963@gmail.comRead merit badge book. REQ - Bring along work for #5d (Inspect your home for fire safety hazards using the home fire safety checklist and present your list to your counselor.) & #5g (drawn home escape plan)
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First Aid15ROTARY BH #1Jeanne Weiss (T-38)boymom43@hotmail.comKevin Robertson (T-63)k2robertson@gmail.comRead the entire Merit Badge Book. REQ - Be ready to demonstrate first aid and CPR skills. #2b (#1 and #2) - have signed note from scoutmaster that you have inspected the Troop First Aid kit.
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Insect Study (AM)15-CFS-TRAINING D (AM)Jim Creegan (T-139)jcreegan4963@gmail.comRead Merit Badge Book. REQ - #4b, 4c & 4d
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Inventing (AM/PM)1212CFS-TRAINING A (AM/PM)Ed Dyer (T-271)edyer316@gmail.comRead Merit Badge Book. REQ - #5, #6 & bring along ideas!
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Personal Fitness (AM)12-BOES (AM)Jane Slover (T-48)janeslover7@gmail.comRead Merit Badge Book. REQ - #4, 5, 6, 7, 8 (all written)
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Public Speaking (AM/PM88CFS-TRAINING C?Heather Kosloske (T-235)heather.kosloske@gmail.comRead Merit Badge Book. REQ - BRING A DEVICE TO PRESENT POWER POINT
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Reptile Study (AM/PM)2424KIWANIS CABINJessica Pearson (T-49)jessica@cornell.comHeidi Peterson (T-13b/g)heidiepeterson@yahoo.comRead Merit Badge Book. REPTILE REQ - #8
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Rifle (AM)16-$15.00 / RANGESSC - Walt Alt (T-67)penter@ameritech.netRead Merit Badge Book. REQ - WRITTEN #1a-j & OPTION A a-i
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Safety (AM/PM)1515DH - CDebi Haas (T-165)debihaas15@gmail.comRead the entire Merit Badge Book. REQ - #2a, 2b, 2c, 3b & 9a
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Scouting Heritage (AM)8-DH - F (AM)Matt Weiss (T-38)M.Weiss@tcnb.comRead Merit Badge Book. REQ #4, #5 (Court of Honor Presentation), #6 (bring collection), #7 (choose game in advance, bring equipment to complete at camp) & #8 (may be completed at camp)
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Shotgun (AM)8-$20.00 / RANGE
SSC - Jennifer Nienhaus (T-87)
jlincolnlewis@hotmail.comRead Merit Badge Book. REQ - WRITTEN #1a-j & OPTION A a-i
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Signs, Signals & Codes (AM)15-DH-B (AM)Paul Morgan (T-183)morgan.paule@gmail.comRead Merit Badge Book. REQ - #5b, #9 & #10
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Space Exploration (Scout is responcible to bring rocket - link in pre-reqs) AM/PM1818OA CABINRae Rose (T-159)rcrscience@gmail.comRead the entire Space Exploration merit badge book. Complete and bring along your work for requirements: REQ - #1, #2, #3 (BUILD), #5 and #7. Each scout should build and bring a model rocket (that can use A8-3) engines (Estes Alpha - $15).
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Welding 10
$20.00 / CFS-TRADES
Joe Zomchekzombo@wi.rr.comAge 14, read entire merit badge book, blue jeans, closed toe work boots, long sleeve heavy cotton/non-synthetic shirt
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Wood Carving (PM)-12$5.00 / BOES (PM)Ames Mathee (T-48 NEIC)amesmathee@gmail.comRead Merit Badge Book. REQ - #2a (Earn Totin' Chip)
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Wood Working (AM/PM)1515
$15.00 / CFS-TRADES
Jeff Zimmer (T-115)zimfam@wi.rr.com
Jim Villeneuve (T-271), Darrel Kohlman (T-4)
jbt1villeneuve@gmail.comRead Merit Badge Book. REQ - #1c (Earn Totin' Chip) & #2a / 2b
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STEEL TARGET CHALLENGE (non-merit badges for YOUTH & ADULTS) PM SESSION-35$10.00 / SS RANGE
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ADULT CPR & First Aid TrainingTBD
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Prerequisites/Age Restrictions/Partial Merit Badges
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* Merit Badge BLUE CARDS will no longer be accepted as we transition to a completely digital platform
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* It is highly recommended each scout purchase or borrow a copy, read, and learn the Merit Badge Book for each merit badge.
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* A complete set of Merit Badge Requirements is available at:
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https://www.scoutbook.com/mobile/references/boy-scouting/merit-badges/
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* Merit badge worksheets are not required, but are useful to allow a scout to organize his thoughts and serve as an outline when he needs to explain, describe, or otherwise fulfill a prerequisite. Completion is highly recommended to learn all the requirements. Various sources are available on-line- be sure you have the most up to date version with current requirements.
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*Welding Participants must be 14 years old.
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* Camping Participants will receive a partial unless they can provide proof of camping and specialty camping nights signed by their Scoutmaster (not parent).
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* Persons with partial badges may sign up for an entire session and complete your badges where possible. However, there is not time to just drop in and complete a badge as a bonus.
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