Avaliable Merit Badges in Sherwood/Scoutcraft

Prerequisites: Requirement 9 must be done prior to camp and certified by your Scoutmaster. The Scout experiments in fire building, backpacking, tent pitching and general camp craft. Must have a backpack. Recommended for second year campers.

Prerequisites: Requirements 4, 6, 7, 8b Demonstrates knowledge and ability of food selection, procurement, and preparation. Recommended for second or third year campers.

Prerequisites: Requirements 7, 8, 9, 10 A fun activity! Requires hiking and running. Scouts need to bring sturdy shoes and their own compass. Will not be able to complete requirement 7. Orienteering has become a fast-growing sport in the United States, and the techniques the Scout learns can serve as a good introduction. Recommended for second or third year campers.

Prerequisites: Requirement 5. Knowledge of knots and lashings helpful. Building a major project, such as a two-posted tower, a monkey bridge, or an Adirondack shelter occupies most of the scouts time. Once the basic knots, splices, lashing, and rope making have been mastered, the scout may apply his ingenuity towards his own original design. Recommended for second or third year campers.

Prerequisites: Requirement 5, bring kit to camp. The Scout will grasp the basics of edible wild plants, natural material shelters, sleeping in a natural shelter he has built. No cost. Recommended for second or third year campers.