Kennebec Valley
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Friday, March 8, 2019
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Kennebec Valley District Spring Camporee 2019
Kennebec Valley District Spring Camporee 2019
Where: Camp Bomazeen
When: May 17th - May 19th
$5.00 per person
May 18th will be a beaver day for Camp Bomazeen.
The camporee will be open to Packs, Troops, Crews, Posts, and Ships.
This will be a service to camp camporee, but there will still be fun activities for the Units.
There will also be an IOLS class held at the camporee.
More details to come!
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Merit Badge
College 2019 Descriptions and Prerequisites Download all appropriate
Workbooks found at: http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Merit_Badges Workbooks are for your record keeping and are
not part of the program, it just makes it easier on you and the instructor
-American Heritage
– Mr Jackson "What's past is prologue." — William Shakespeare
"The Tempest.” How has your American Heritage led to this moment and what
part will you play in the shaping of America? Come check out your American
Heritage, and the ways that the past influences the present. Prerequisite: 1, 2
a and b, and 6
-Animal Science -
Mr Hurlburt The badge covers the basics of farm animal biology; including care,
feeding and health. We will discuss the
slaughter and butchering of meat animals.
Please read through the requirements before signing up for this
badge. There will be a LOT of
independent work outside of class. Prerequisites: #1 and #2 Art - Mrs Scorza Art is all around
us and is used for many different reasons.
Spend time looking at different
types of art and create some of your own! Prerequisite: A $2.50 charge for
supplies will be collected at the first class.
-Camping - Mr
Selwood The Camping merit badge is learning to be prepared to camp out for one
night or an extended period of time. Prerequisites: Camping days if you have
them
-Citizenship in
Community – Mr Daigneault A nation is a patchwork of communities that
differ from each other and may be governed differently. But regardless of how
local communities differ, they all have one point in common: In the United
States, local government means self-government. Good citizens help to make
decisions about their community through their elected local officials.
Prerequisites: #2, #3, #4, They must
bring a copy of the merit badge workbook Citizenship in Nation – Mrs Batson
What does it mean to be American? We are
fortunate to live in a nation that gives us so many freedoms. This class will discuss what Citizenship in
the nation mean. What are our rights as
well as our responsibilities and how does being a citizen in the nation connect
us with others in the world as well. Prerequisites: Do #3 and #8. Review the MB
Book and be prepared to discuss all in class.
-Citizenship in
Nation – Mr Jackson Gain an
understanding of this nation's founding documents and your rights and
responsibilities as a citizen. Prerequisite: Be prepared to discuss 1, 4, 5, 7
and 8. Choose a speech to cover so it can be approved for #6, and bring a copy
of the letter to your senator or representative for #8.
-Citizenship in World
– Mrs Connolly Scouts who complete this merit badge will discover their role in
the world community and how to navigate the differences between governments and
how international law works.
Prerequisites: #7.
-Citizenship in World
– Mrs Batson We all live in this world.
Because of this, we are not only citizens of the United States, but we
are also citizens of the world. This
class will discuss how living in the world makes us citizens that connect us
not only to people in the United States, but to the world as well.
Prerequisites: # 3 and #7. Please review the MB Book and be prepared to discuss
it.
-Communication
– Mrs Connolly Communication is so much
more taking and many say it’s becoming a lost art. Come find out how Communication enhances your
life and the opportunities.
Prerequisites: 5 & 6 prepare your plan proposal & 8 develop the
plan and make arrangements to serve as MC.
-Cooking - Mrs
Selwood Cooking Merit Badge Teaches the
principles as it applies to indoor and outdoor cooking, food safety nutrition,
meal planning cooking careers, and food preparation. When cooking outdoors it
also teaches the principles of Leave No Trace. Prerequisites: #4 Prepare
keeping in mind (allergies) or special needs. How you kept foods safe and free
from cross contamination. List the equipment and utensils needed to prepare and
serve these meals.
-Emergency
Preparedness – Mr and Mrs Gurney Are you prepared for a hurricane,
blizzard, zombie apocalypse, or other disaster? Emergency Preparedness Merit
Badge will give you the knowledge that you need to be prepared to help
yourself, your family, and community in the event of a disaster. Prerequisites: Completion of First Aid Merit
Badge (bring documentation with you to first class). Before class: read the MB pamphlet and be
ready to discuss the information.
-Engineering - Mr
Reed Engineers work to solve problems and turn ideas into reality. They use science, technology, creativity and
practical experience to make life a little easier and safer for us all. They may build bridges or dams or large
buildings or spacecraft or roller coasters or robots or ....In this merit badge
you will learn how engineers look at problems and design solutions. You will be challenged to ask "Why does
that work that way" and "How does it do that"...and make
observations to help you find the answer. Prerequisites: Do 1 and 2
-Environmental
Science – Mr Hurlburt Badge requirements will cover a broad overview of the
HUGE topic called Environmental Science. There will be in-class experiments and
time spent OUTSIDE. Appropriate dress
is required. Homework is extensive. There WILL be LOTS of writing and independent
work outside of class. Prerequisites: #1
and #2 Resources: http://www.environmentalhistory.org/ ;
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0769077.html
-Family Life – Mrs Talpey The family is
the basic unit of society and is important to both individuals and communities.
The world is rapidly changing, making today's society much more complex than
ever before. As Scouts earn this merit badge, they will realize why it is
important to know more about family life and how to strengthen their
families. Prerequisites: Scouts can preprint the Worksheet and start
their home chores once they have registered with the MBC. AGE
PREREQUISITE: Scout must be at minimum
14 years old to take this Class. It is also recommended that they be a 1st
Class scout or higher rank.
-Fingerprinting and
Crime Prevention - Mr Daigneault
-First Aid – Mr
Selwood
Caring for injured or ill persons until they can receive
professional medical care — is an important skill for every Scout. With some
knowledge of first aid, a Scout can provide immediate care and help to someone
who is hurt or who becomes ill. First aid can help prevent infection and
serious loss of blood. It could even save a limb or a life. Prerequisites: None
-Game Design - Mr
Swindler During the game design merit badge course you will analyze several
different kinds of games as well as design, prototype and test your very own
game. Prerequisite: Analyze four games you have played, each from a different
medium. Identify the medium, player format, objectives, rules, resources, and
theme (if relevant). Be prepared to discuss, at our first session, the play
experience, what you enjoy in each game, and what you dislike.
-Genealogy - Mrs
Talpey Where do we come from? Where are your parents, grandparents from? Learn
how to explore your family's roots and history in this class. Build your family
tree starting with you and moving backward through time.
-Journalism - Mr Jackson What is "fake news?” Are journalists
really biased? What is journalism and how can we tell who is telling the truth?
Come join us while we explore careers in journalism. Prerequisite: 1, 5, and be
ready to decide if you will focus on written or TV journalism.
-Law – Mr Rondeau
This study of Law begins with the genesis of law, explore its various
components, and how it operates in contemporary society. Prerequisites: None.
Be prepared to discuss requirements 1, 2, and 3 at the first session.
-Medicine -Mr
Bartol Learn about health, the health
care system, and health professions. This is not just about physicians or for
those who want to be physicians but for anyone that wants to learn more about
how health care works in this country. Prerequisites: #1
-Personal Fitness–
Mr Hargrove Come learn about the signs of good health, your current fitness
level, and develop a fitness plan to help you achieve your fitness goals. We
will also discuss warning signs of poor health and the impact of good
nutrition, among other things. Prerequisites: Current BSA Physical Exam.
Statement from your dentist of a current dental exam; teeth have been checked
and cared for.
-Personal Management
– Mr Reed Personal management is about mapping a plan for your life that will
involve setting short-range and long-range goals and investigating different
ways to reach those goals. Education, training, and experience all help make
your goals become a reality. To achieve your goals, you will choose the best
path and make a commitment to it, while remaining flexible enough to deal with
changes and new opportunities. Must bring a copy of the merit badge workbook
Prerequisites: 2a, 5a,b & c, 8a,b,c,d, 9a,b,c,d,e & 10a & b
-Public Speaking
- Mr Bartol Public speaking merit badge will help you to be a better leader
through speaking, leading, and communicating with groups. Prerequisites: 1
& 2
-Reading and
Scholarship - Mrs Connolly Turns out several merit badges also match school
work and BSA encourages you to connect your advancement with your
schoolwork. Two of those are Reading
& Scholarship. This session will
help you earn 2 badges just for completing homework, projects or other school
assignments assignments (and maybe a little service as well). Prerequisites: Reading Pre-Req #4 - make
choice of service type and have parent permission. You are also encouraged to start reading the
6 books. : Scholarship - obtain a
copy of your report card or progress report
-Search and Rescue
- Mr and Mrs Gurney What would you do if someone you know became lost? Not
sure? Search and Rescue MB will give you the knowledge that you need to safely
assist 8in the search. Prerequisites:
Read the MB Pamphlet. Find out who has the authority in your area for
Search and Rescue, What are their responsibilities? Be prepared to discuss this
in the first class. . Sustainability –
Mr Lindsey Preserving our environment, Recycling, self restrictions, growing
your own food, supporting the world ecosystems are all part of Sustaining our
world. Come learn your role in helping yourself, family, friends, peers and the
neighbors you never met. Prerequisites: Contact counselor before starting
anything on this badge.
-Swimming- Mrs
Mooney Swimming Merit badge is an Eagle requirement. In this class we will be
learning safe swim defense and learning ways to do a water rescues. Prerequisites: your health forms, this is
part of safe swim. Swimming is a great exercise for life. OFF-SITE Location: KVYMCA at 31 Union Street Augusta ME. MB
College Permission slips must be signed
by parent!
-Theater - Mr
Couture For this merit badge, you will read three full-length plays. Together we will discuss the plots and you will then write a concise
review. The hope is also to attend a
local play in between the sessions.
Included also in this, after reading and reflection, we will have open
discussions on the acting and the staging of each performance. A more difficult requirement is in writing a
mini one-act play that will take at least eight minutes to perform. The play must have a main character,
conflict, and a climax. Your
counselor(s) will help you in this task, if need be. When you sign-up, please inform the
counselor of any plays you would like to read.
-Veterinary Medicine
- Mrs Ricter-Hall what training is needed to become a Doctor of Veterinary
Medicine ( either a DVM or a VMD), and what is needed to become a licensed
veterinary technician. We will also
cover varied options of employment with a vet degree and tips on applying to
vet school. If Scouts would like to
print out the Merit Badge Workbook, that would be helpful. We will be doing all questions in class
together except #6, which will be done
independently by each Scout, either here or elsewhere. Prerequisites:
visit Pownal Veterinary on one of the following dates…4/1, 4/2, 4/4, 4/5, 4/6,
4/8, 4/22, 4/23, 4/25, 4/26, 5/4, 6/1, and 6/15
-Weather - Mrs
McKenney A look at weathers cause and effects and how they pertain to our
everyday activities. Prerequisites: Merit Badge workbook, 2018 updated version.
Pamphlets are optional, but helpful. They should look over the merit badge
requirements. They also need to have their cyber chip so they can do online
research. Dress warm for outside.
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