Boy Scout Summer Camp Merit Badge Program
Outdoor Skills, Merit Badges, Recreation, Fun, Fitness, Leadership Skills...
Boxwell Scout Reservation offers a wide variety of programs. The staff is committed to work with your troop to meet your program needs. In addition to the programs listed in the following pages, troops with special program requests should relay these to your camp program director. Your camp program director will work with you and the camp staff to do our very best to make your stay at Boxwell enjoyable. Programs have been designed for new Scouts, returning Scouts and veteran Scouts. Please take time to design your troop's program to meet the needs of all the Scouts in your troop.
Merit Badge Program
The Camping Committee upon has developed a list of recommended merit badges based on the Scout's year in camp. Scoutmasters have the option of sending Scouts to merit badge classes not recommended for their camper year. However, please use your best judgment in determining if the Scout is ready to earn the merit badge.
Please Note: On classes with noted age limits, if class size exceeds capacity, preference will be given to older, more experienced Scouts.
First Year Camper:
- Basketry
- Bugling
- Disability Awarness
- First Aid
- Fishing
- Indian Lore
- Leatherwork
- Music
- Photography
- Soil and Water Conservation
- Space Exploration
- Woodcarving
- Weather
Second Year - All First Year Merit Badges plus:
- Athletics
- Camping
- Emergency Preparedness
- Environmental Science
- Fish and Wildlife Mgmt.
- Forestry
- Geology
- Journalism
- Mammals
- Nature
- Personal Fitness
- Pioneering
- Reptile and Amphibian Study
- Sports
- Swimming
- Theater
Third Year - All First and Second Year Merit Badges plus:
- Archery
- Astronomy
- Canoeing
- Climbing
- Cycling
- Lifesaving
- Motorboating
- Rifle Shooting
- Shotgun Shooting
- Small Boat Sailing
- Water-skiing
- Wilderness Survival
Merit badge schedules should be submitted on the Troop Program Schedule Form. Scouts taking Green Bar should be included on this form. Scouts taking COPE and Advanced COPE should also be listed. Remember that space is limited on some of these programs.
Troop Merit Badge Schedules should be submitted to the Scout Office by May 2, 2008. Schedules will be accepted up to the 10 day out meeting, however, merit badge classes are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis, so be sure to turn in your Troop Program Schedules as early as possible.
Scouts should wait to purchase materials for classes until they have attended the first class and are told exactly what should be purchased.
Aquatics
Boxwell Reservation offers a varied aquatics program. We provide opportunities for every scout to learn to swim or improve his ability to a higher level of proficiency. Aquatics merit badges are among the most popular and useful of the entire scout awards.
Instructional swimming (at the pool) and kayaking (at the waterfront) will be offered from 11AM to 12:00PM daily.
Canoeing Merit Badge
- Previous Work Required: Complete BSA Swimmer Test
- Requirements needing advance preparation: Complete Requirement 2b
- Materials needed: None
- Recommended for: 3rd year camper
- Location and Time: Waterfront, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM or 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Lifesaving Merit Badge
- Previous Work Required: Swimming Merit Badge
- Requirements needing advance preparation: None
- Materials needed: Long sleeve, button up shirt, a pair of long pants, belt, socks & shoes
- Scout must present CPR card to counselor to complete the merit badge.
- Recommended for: 3rd year camper
- Location and Time: Waterfront, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM or 2:00 PM - 4 :00 PM
Mile Swim, BSA
- Previous Work Required: Pass BSA Swim Test
- Requirements needing advance preparation: None
- Materials needed: None
- Recommended for: 2nd year camper
- Location and Time: Waterfront, 11:00 AM
Rowing Merit Badge
- Previous Work Required: None
- Requirements needing advance preparation: Physical exercise – upper body
- Materials needed: None
- Recommended for: Ages 14 and older
- Location and Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM or 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Snorkeling, BSA
- Previous Work Required: Pass BSA Swim Test
- Requirements needing advance preparation: None
- Materials needed: None
- Recommended for: 2nd year camper
- Location and Time: Pool, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Swimming Merit Badge
- Previous Work Required: Study pamphlet, complete BSA Swim Test
- Requirements needing advance preparation: Complete requirement 2b
- Materials needed: Long sleeve, button up shirt, a pair of long pants, belt, socks & shoes
- Recommended for: 2nd year camper
- Location and Time: Pool, 9:00 - 11:00 AM or 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Boat Harbor
Scouts must be 14 years old or have acheived the Life rank to participate in the programs offered at the Boat Harbor. In the event class size exceeds capacity, preference will be given to older, more experienced Scouts.
Motorboating Merit Badge
- Previous Work Required: Complete BSA Swimmer Test
- Requirements needing advance preparation: Study Pamphlet, complete requirement 2b
- Materials needed: $18.00 for token from Trading Post
- Recommended for: 3rd year plus camper (minimum 14 years old)
- Location and Time: Boat Harbor, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM or 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Availability: Motorboating will only be available to the first 16 participants signed up.
Small Boat Sailing Merit Badge
- Previous Work Required: Complete BSA Swimmer Test
- Requirements needing advance preparation: Study Pamphlet, complete requirement 2b
- Materials needed: Water shoes
- Recommended for: 3rd year plus camper (minimum 14 years old)
- Location and Time: Boat Harbor, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM or 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Availability: Sailing will only be available to the first 8 participants signed up for the week.
Waterskiing Merit Badge
- Previous Work Required: Complete BSA Swimmer Test
- Requirements needing advance preparation: Study Pamphlet, complete requirement 2b
- Materials needed: $18.00 for token from Trading Post
- Recommended for: 3rd year plus camper (minimum 14 years old)
- Location and Time: Boat Harbor, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM or 3:00 PM
Handicrafts
Complete flexibility is offered to every scout in the handicraft merit badges area. The various activities will be taught in the Handicraft Shelters, which are open daily from 9 AM - 12 Noon and 2-5 PM. Scouts can work on any handicraft merit badge any time the shop is open. It does not require attendance all week to complete these merit badges. The Scout can work on his projects during free time and then present to a counselor for approval.
Click on the picture of the merit badge to download the current requirements for each merit badge.
Basketry Merit Badge
- Previous Work Required: None
- Requirements needing advance preparation: None
- Materials needed: $7.00 per kit, 2 kits required
- Recommended for: 1st year camper
- Location and Time: Handicraft Area, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Leatherwork Merit Badge
- Previous Work Required: Study pamphlet
- Requirements needing advance preparation: None
- Materials needed: $8.00 for kit
- Recommended for: 1st year camper
- Location and Time: Handicraft Area, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Woodcarving Merit Badge
- Previous Work Required: None
- Requirements needing advance preparation: None
- Materials needed: $4.00 for kit, Folding pocketknife or carving knife
Carving knives will be sold at Trading Post. Sheath knives are not allowed. - Recommended for: 1st year camper
- Location and Time: Handicraft Area, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Outdoor Skills
The Outdoor Skills Area is where a scout learns the basics of Scouting's outdoor program.
Click on the picture of the merit badge to download the current requirements for each merit badge.
Camping Merit Badge
- Previous Work Required: Study pamphlet
- Requirements needing advance preparation: Complete requirement 9
- Materials needed: Backpack, small tent, ground cloth, sleeping bag, and compass
- Recommended for: 2nd year camper
- Location and Time: Outdoor Skills Area, 9:00 AM or 11:00 AM
Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge
- Previous Work Required: First Aid MB
- Requirements needing advance preparation: Complete requirement 8b and 8c
- Materials needed: Emergency pack (8c) (Bring to camp)
- Recommended for: 2nd year camper
- Location and Time: Outdoor Skills Area, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM or 2:00 PM
First Aid Merit Badge
- Previous Work Required: Tenderfoot, Second Class, & First Class req.
- Requirements needing advance preparation: Complete requirement 2b
- Materials needed: First Aid Kit (2b) (Bring to camp)
- Recommended for: 1st year camper
- Location and Time: Outdoor Skills Area, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM or 3:00 PM
Orienteering Merit Badge
- Previous Work Required: Complete requirements 3 and 4
- Requirements needing advance preparation: above
- Materials needed: Compass
- Recommended for: : 2nd or 3rd year camper
- Location and Time: Activity Yard Area, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM or 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Pioneering Merit Badge
- Previous Work Required: Study pamphlet, know your knots
- Requirements needing advance preparation: Complete requirement 5 (Bring to camp)
- Materials needed: Knife and gloves
- Recommended for: 2nd year camper
- Location and Time: Outdoor Skills Area, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM or 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Wilderness Survival Merit Badge
- Previous Work Required: Camping and Cooking Merit Badges
- Requirements needing advance preparation: Complete requirement 5
- Materials needed: Survival Kit (Bring to camp)
- Recommended for: 3rd year camper
- Location and Time: Outdoor Skills Area, 9:00 AM or 3:00 PM
Recreation
Click on the picture of the merit badge to download the current requirements for each merit badge.
Athletics Merit Badge
- Previous Work Required: Be physically fit
- Requirements needing advance preparation: Complete requirement 1
- Materials needed: None
- Recommended for: 2nd year camper
- Location and Time: 3:00 PM, Activities Yard
Climbing Merit Badge
- Previous Work Required: Study pamphlet
- Requirements needing advance preparation: None
- Materials needed: None
- Recommended for: 3rd year camper
- Location and Time: Climbing Tower at COPE, 9:00-11 AM or 2:00-4:00 PM
Cycling Merit Badge
- Previous Work Required: Study pamphlet and practice
- Requirements needing advance preparation: None
- Materials needed: None
- Recommended for: 3rd year camper
- Location and Time: Cripple Crab, 9:00-11 AM or 2:00-4:00 PM
Fishing Merit Badge
- Previous Work Required: Study pamphlet
- Requirements needing advance preparation: Must catch 2 fish
- Materials needed: Fishing pole and tackle. Fishing licenses are not required.
- Recommended for: 1st year camper
- Location and Time: Recreation Area, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, or 3:00 PM
Indian Lore Merit Badge
- Previous Work Required: Study pamphlet
- Requirements needing advance preparation: Complete requirement 2
- Materials needed: None
- Recommended for: 1st year camper
- Location and Time: 9:00 AM, 2:00 PM in OA Lodge
Journalism Merit Badge
- Previous Work Required: 2a or 2b
- Requirements needing advance preparation: Requirement 5
- Materials needed: Paper and pencil
- Recommended for: 2nd year camper
- Location and Time: : Handicraft Area, 11:00AM - 12:00PM, 3:00PM - 4:00PM
Music Merit Badge
- Previous Work Required: none
- Materials needed: None
- Recommended for: 1st year camper
- Location and Time: Handicraft Area, 10:00AM - 11:00PM, 2:00PM - 3:00PM
Personal Fitness Merit Badge
- Previous Work Required: None
- Requirements needing advance preparation: Complete requirements 1a, 1b, 7, 8 and 9 prior to camp. Requirements 1a and 1b may be satisfied by the summer camp physical examination as long as it is no more than six months old.
- Materials needed: Bring proof of completion for requirements 7 & 8
- Recommended for: 2nd year camper (minimum 14 years old)
- Location and Time: Recreation Area, 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Photography Merit Badge
- Previous Work Required: Study pamphlet
- Requirements needing advance preparation: None
- Materials needed: Camera, Film and enough money to have film processed
- Recommended for: All levels
- Location and Time: Recreation Area, 11:00 AM and Free Time
Space Exploration Merit Badge
- Previous Work Required: Study pamphlet
- Requirements needing advance preparation: Complete requirement 5a or 5b, and 7
- Materials needed: $12.00 for rocket kit, Bring to camp completed materials for requirements 5 & 7
- Recommended for: 1st year camper
- Location and Time: Recreation Area, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, or 3:00 PM
Sports Merit Badge
- Requirements needing advance preparation: Complete requirement 4
- Materials needed: Proof of completion of requirement 3
- Recommended for: 2nd or 3rd year camper
- Location and Time: Activities Yard, 2:00 PM
Theater Merit Badge
- Location and Time: Handicraft Area, 10:00AM
Ecology - Conservation
Conservation makes Scouts more aware of the natural world in which we live.
The BSA realizes that the conservation of our natural resources is vital to the future of this country. Participation in conservation and work projects allows scouts a chance to enjoy and develop a love and appreciation of the outdoors. Conservation projects will be available for troop participation while attending Boxwell summer camp.
Click on the picture of the merit badge to download the current requirements for each merit badge.
Soil and Water Conservation
- Previous Work Required: Study pamphlet
- Requirements needing advance preparation: Requirements 7
- Materials needed: Notebook and pencil, bring completion for requirement 7
- Recommended for: 1st year camper
- Location and Time: 9:00 AM-10:00 AM, 2:00 PM-3:00 PM Conservation yard.
Environmental Science Merit Badge
- Previous Work Required: Study pamphlet
- Requirements needing advance preparation: Very Difficult
- Materials needed: Notebook and pencil
- Recommended for: 2nd year camper
- Location and Time: Conservation Yard, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, or 2:00 PM
Fish and Wildlife Management Merit Badge
- Previous Work Required: Study pamphlet
- Requirements needing advance preparation: Requirement 5
- Materials needed: Notebook and pencil, Bring proof of completion for requirement 5
- Recommended for: 1st year camper
- Location and Time: Conservation Yard, 9:00 AM or 2:00 PM
Forestry Merit Badge
- Previous Work Required: Study pamphlet
- Requirements needing advance preparation: Requirement 5
- Materials needed: Notebook and pencil, Bring proof of completion for requirement 5
- Recommended for: 2nd year camper
- Location and Time: Conservation Yard, 10:00 AM or 2:00 PM
Geology Merit Badge
- Previous Work Required: Study pamphlet & complete requirement 2
- Requirements needing advance preparation: Requirements 8 & 12
- Materials needed: Bring proof of completion for requirements 8 & 12
- Recommended for: 2nd year camper
- Location and Time: Conservation Yard, 9:00 AM or 11:00 AM
Mammal Study Merit Badge
- Previous Work Required: Study pamphlet
- Requirements needing advance preparation: Requirement 4
- Materials needed: Notebook and pencil, Bring proof of completion for requirement 4
- Recommended for: 2nd year camper
- Location and Time: Conservation Yard, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, or 3:00 PM
Nature Merit Badge
- Previous Work Required: Study pamphlet
- Requirements needing advance preparation: Complete requirement 5 and bring proof from Scoutmaster
- Materials needed: None
- Recommended for: 2nd year camper
- Location and Time: Conservation Yard, 10:00 AM or 3:00 PM
Reptile & Amphibian Merit Badge
- Previous Work Required: Study pamphlet
- Requirements needing advance preparation: Requirements 8 & 9
- Materials needed: Notebook and pencil, Bring proof of completion for requirements 8 & 9
- Recommended for: 2nd year camper
- Location and Time: Conservation Yard, 11:00 AM or 3:00 PM
Weather Merit Badge
- Previous Work Required: Study pamphlet
- Requirements needing advance preparation: Requirement 8
- Materials needed: Notebook and pencil, Bring proof of completion for requirement 8
- Recommended for: 1st year camper
- Location and Time: Conservation Yard, 11:00 AM or 3:00 PM
Shooting Sports
The Shooting Sports area gives Scouts a chance to learn how to enjoy these special outdoor activities. Safety rules and utmost care are very important.
Click on the picture of the merit badge to download the current requirements for each merit badge.
Archery Merit Badge
- Previous Work Required: Study pamphlet
- Requirements needing advance preparation: Complete requirements 4b & 4c
- Materials needed: $12.00 for token - Lots of practice, difficult - skill needed
- Recommended for: 3rd year plus camper
- Location and Time: Archery Range in each camp, 9:00-11 AM or 2:00-4:00 PM
- Availability: Archery will only be available to the first 16 participants signed up.
Rifle Shooting Merit Badge
- Previous Work Required: Study pamphlet
- Requirements needing advance preparation: Bring pamphlet to class
- Materials needed: $12.00 for token, lots of practice, difficult - skill needed
- Recommended for: 3rd year plus camper
- Location and Time: Rifle Range in each camp, 9:00-11 AM or 2:00-4:00 PM
- Availability: Rifle Shooting will only be available to the first 16 participants signed up.
Shotgun Shooting Merit Badge
- Previous Work Required: Study Pamphlet
- Requirements needing advance preparation: Bring pamphlet to class
- Materials needed: $16.00 for token, lots of practice, difficult, skill needed
- Recommended for: 3rd year plus camper
- Location and Time: Shotgun Range next to Parish High Adventure Center 9:00 AM - 11 AM or 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Availability: Shotgun Shooting will only be available to the first 20 participants signed up.
Green Bar Program
First Year Camper Program
Benefits of the program:
- Our Green Bar Program is a syllabus-driven program, allowing Scouts to work on the rank that they would like to earn during their week at summer camp. The program is based on the patrol method. Scouts will form into a patrol during their first class and will work within their patrol for the entire week. The emphasis of this program is Scout Skills, but also includes team work, patrol competition and getting a taste of some of the camp activities available to the campers.
- Each instructor will be issued a syllabus for the complete program. They will be instructed on what to teach, how to instruct, on what day, at what time frame, and with what materials that will be necessary. Also, with this program an instructor will be able to teach in the areas in which his strengths lie.
- Scouts will receive a check sheet of the items accomplished during the week.
- Our program requests Scoutmasters in each area for supervision and assistance in instruction. We thank you in advance for assisting.
VERY IMPORTANT: Pre-registration for the Green Bar is highly important to both the Scout and the staff. Class space is limited to 144 campers each week and you should be sure to register your Green Bar participants no later than May 1st to insure a quality program. Register as you would for a merit badge using the four-digit code.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st hour | Scout Oath/Law, Patrol Flag/name/yell, Motto Slogan, Buddy System, Discipline | First Aid | Physical Fitness test | Knots | Totin Chip/Fireman Chit |
| 2nd hour | Swimming Instruction | Cooking | First Aid | Camping/Rules of Safe Hiking | Poison Plants |
| 3rd hour | Rifle/Archery | American Flag | Prepare For Campout | Mountain Boarding/Blob | Patrol Competition |
| Night | Overnight Campout | ||||
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st hour | Scout Oath/Law, Patrol Flag/name/yell, Motto Slogan, Buddy System, Discipline | Nutrition Stoves Planning | Swimming | Service Project | First Aid |
| 2nd hour | First Aid | Compass | Animal Identification | Cooking | Fun Activity |
| 3rd hour | Totin Chip/Fireman Chit | Rifle/Archery | Flag Ceremony | Leadership | Patrol Competition |
| Night | 5 Mile Hike |
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st hour | Scout Oath/Law, Patrol Flag/name/yell, Motto Slogan, Buddy System, Discipline | Fun Activity | Swimming | Native Plants | Conservation Project |
| 2nd hour | Orienteering | First Aid | Rifle/Archery | Cooking | Swimming |
| 3rd hour | Totin Chip/Fireman Chit | Menu Planning | Lashing | Team Building | Patrol Competition |
| Night | Orienteering Hike/Night Navigation |
Click here for 2008 Merit Badge Class Schedule
COPE Sessions
Basic COPE: 8:00 - 11:00 AM 7001, 1:00 - 4:00 PM 7002
Advanced COPE: 8:00 - 11:00 AM 7003 (There is no afternoon session.)