MESSAGE FOR ALL SCOUTS GOING TO CAMP THIS SUMMER:
Merit Badge work at Hidden Valley often has requirements that should be completed before camp or asks that you bring specific items to work on the badge. It always a good idea to be familar with the requirements and these can be viewed at meritbadge.com. Occasionally, merit badges do not get completed by the end of camp.
The following is the camp’s recommendation regarding specific merit badges:
ARCHERY: MB book required, read Reg 1,2,3
RIFLE: MB book required; read Reg 1a-1i
WOODCARVING & ART: consult MB book and bring knife
COMMUNICATIONS: Reg 5 is a prequerisite. Be familar with all
requirements prior to camp.
CAMPING: Proof of 20 days/night of camping; MB book recommended; bring camping gear, backpack, frame
Orienteering: MB book and compass
SOIL&WATER: For requirement #7, only options “e” and “f”
will be done
E. PREP: Requirement 8c: bring to camp supplies to make emergency service pack
SWIMMING&LIFESAVING: long sleeve buttoned shirt, long pants,
socks and low shoes
PIONNEERING: MB book
WILDNERNESS SURVIVAL: bring supplies to make survival kit
Good luck and have fun getting ready for camp!!!
The Advacement Team