Camp Hi-Sierra Merit Badge and Course Offering Guide Page 1 of 10

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1 Camp Hi-Sierra Merit Badge and Course Offering Guide Page 1 of 10 Our Merit Badge and Course Offerings for Scouts Camp Hi-Sierra is proud to offer a diverse selection of merit badges and course offerings in addition to our open program and Skills of the Day available in each program area. Use this guide to discover: What each merit badge or course offers What type of scouts would be great for this merit badge or course If applicable, what will be required of scouts before or during camp in order to complete the merit badge before they leave. Please use this guide in conjunction with the yearly Merit Badge Offerings guide in order to schedule your merit badges for an awesomely amazing time at Camp Hi-Sierra. About partials We're always happy to assist scouts with completing partials for any merit badge we offer in camp. Scouts, please talk with the staff working in the program area where the merit badge is offered in order to work out a plan to complete your merit badge at camp! From the Desk of the Program Director On occasion, we're able to offer something unique to our campers straight from the Program Director. The Art and Magic of Leadership If character is what you do when no one is watching, leadership is what you do when everyone in the world is staring. Come spend time with the Program Director to learn the magic that makes leadership work and how to get to the point where if you're doing your job right, it seems like you're doing nothing at all. Good for older scouts and current SPL's and other troop PLC members. Aquatics Cool and refreshing on a hot afternoon, the Aquatics area situated by Mi-Wok Lake is a great place to swim! Please remember that all merit badges in this area require a completed BSA Swimmer Test held at Aquatics during Sunday Check-In and by appointment at the Aquatics area. Lifesaving MB Eagle-required Learn the principles of rescuing other swimmers from the water. Good for older scouts able to handle physically challenging swimming. Scouts will need to complete the 1st and 2nd Class swimming requirements before completing this merit badge.

2 Camp Hi-Sierra Merit Badge and Course Offering Guide Page 2 of 10 Swimming MB Eagle-required Become a better swimmer and learn proper swimming techniques and rules. Scouts will need to complete the 1st and 2nd Class swimming requirements before completing this merit badge. Pinecrest A short 30-minute drive out of camp, Pinecrest Lake houses Camp Hi-Sierra's fleet of kayaks, canoes, and sailboats. Make sure to sign up for the commute to practice your watercraft skills! Please remember that all merit badges in this area require a completed BSA Swimmer Test held at Aquatics during Sunday Check-In and by appointment at the Aquatics area. Canoeing MB Travel down the river the same way Lewis and Clark did all those years ago. Good for scouts of all ages who are able to lift a canoe (approximately 40 lbs). Kayaking MB Be agile on the water by learning how to travel by kayak. Small Boat Sailing MB Learn how to maneuver the boats that are the pride of the Camp Hi-Sierra flotilla. Good for older scouts not taking any other time-intensive merit badges. Scouts will need to spend a significant amount of time at Pinecrest Lake to complete this timeintensive merit badge.

3 Camp Hi-Sierra Merit Badge and Course Offering Guide Page 3 of 10 Shooting Sports Rifle Range High up on the hill overlooking camp is our Rifle and Shotgun ranges. One quick hike and you'll be ready to practice shooting all the things that go bang! Please remember that all merit badges in this area require time spent qualifying during open range time while at camp to complete these time-intensive merit badges. Rifle Shooting MB Accuracy is key when you learn how to fire the smaller boom sticks: the rifle. Good for returning scouts not taking any other time-intensive merit badges. Scouts will need to bring a signed Parental Firearm Authorization Form to camp, purchase an ammunition pass from the Trading Post, and qualify during open range time while at camp to complete this time-intensive merit badge. Shotgun Shooting MB Upgrade to the bigger boom sticks in camp and fire a shotgun. Good for returning scouts physically able to shoulder the shotguns and absorb the kickback, and not taking any other time-intensive merit badges. Scouts will need to bring a signed Parental Firearm Authorization Form to camp, purchase an ammunition pass from the Trading Post, and qualify during open range time while at camp to complete this time-intensive merit badge. Shooting Sports Archery Range Come practice the age-old skill of archery at our Archery Range and see if you can hit the bullseye as well! Please remember that the merit badge in this area requires time spent qualifying during open range time while at camp to complete this time-intensive merit badge. Archery MB Learn how to let the arrows fly in this great merit badge. Good for returning scouts physically able to pull back a bow, and not taking any other time-intensive merit badges. Scouts will need to purchase supplies from the Trading Post, and qualify during open range time while at camp to complete this time-intensive merit badge.

4 Camp Hi-Sierra Merit Badge and Course Offering Guide Page 4 of 10 Climbing Reach new heights (literally) at our Climbing Tower and be rewarded with one of the best views in camp! Climbing MB Learn and practice the rules of the rock to safely climb to new heights. Good for returning scouts not taking any other time-intensive merit badges. Scouts will need to qualify during open climb time while at camp to complete this time-intensive merit badge. Sports Swing by Sports and practice your physical fitness with intense activities and bike rides throughout the week! Sports MB Live the physical fitness part of the Scout Law and show us what you got for sports. Good for scouts of all ages. Scouts will need to take part in a competitive individual or team sport for one season and complete a personal training regimen for one season in order to complete this merit-badge during camp. (Req.: 4, 5) Cycling MB Eagle-required Some things are better on two wheels. Downhill is one of them. Good for older scouts physically able to go on multiple bike rides throughout the week. Scouts will need to complete their prescribed bike rides before arriving in camp in order to complete this merit badge during camp. (Req: 8, 9) Nature Commune with the flora and fauna in camp and learn about the science behind the wilderness that surrounds us at our Nature Lodge. Astronomy MB With clear night skies, learn more about the celestial world above. Scouts will need to attend the Astronomy Overnighter in order to complete this merit badge.

5 Camp Hi-Sierra Merit Badge and Course Offering Guide Page 5 of 10 Energy MB Study the energy that powers our modern lives all around us, even at camp. Environmental Science MB Eagle-required Learn the science behind how we can properly conserve Mother nature. Good for returning scouts not taking any other time-intensive merit badges. Scouts will need to complete a significant amount of tent work while at camp in order to complete this time-intensive merit badge. Fish and Wildlife Management MB Discover the methods used to preserve the wildlife in our wilderness. Forestry MB Learn about the trees so that you too can care for these really, really tall plants. Geology MB Some are shiny, some are not. But all of them tell the story of the Earth. Who doesn't like rocks? Mammal Study MB Squirrel! Learn about the mammals that make life and Pixar cartoons amazing. Scouts will need to complete a conservation project while at camp in order to complete this meritbadge. Nature MB Walk with us into Nature to find and identify all aspects of the wilderness around us. While it is possible to complete the merit badge entirely at camp, it is highly advised that scouts complete their field identifications before they arrive at camp in order to complete the merit badge in camp. (Req: 4)

6 Camp Hi-Sierra Merit Badge and Course Offering Guide Page 6 of 10 Soil and Water Conservation MB Together they make mud, and they're both super important to supporting life everywhere. Scouts will need to complete a conservation project while at camp in order to complete this merit badge. Weather MB Never be surprised by rain again after completing this merit badge. Foxfire Hang out with the mountain men of Foxfire as they work the forge and study the Native Americans that once inhabited the Tuolumne Valley. Indian Lore MB Learn about the culture and the history of the Native Americans that once inhabited our valley before us. Metalworking MB Spend time around the forge and see what you can make out of metal. Scouts will need to purchase supplies from the Trading Post, and wear long-sleeves and long pants while working at the forge in order to complete this merit badge. Pulp and Paper MB You use it every day. Now learn how it's made.

7 Camp Hi-Sierra Merit Badge and Course Offering Guide Page 7 of 10 Handicraft Practice your creative side at Handicraft. From basketry to pottery to art, there's many ways to create something amazing here! Art MB Show off your creativity and make some art. Leatherwork MB Create intricate designs with this all-natural material. Basketry MB Weave a useful gadget for yourself using the skills in basketry. Scouts will need to purchase a basketry kit from the Trading Post in order to complete this merit badge. Pottery MB Spend time at the pottery wheel and fashion something amazing out of clay. Scouts will need to purchase supplies from the Trading Post in order to complete this merit badge. Wood Carving MB Put that pocket knife to use and carve your idea into wood. Scouts will need to purchase supplies from the Trading Post in order to complete this merit badge.

8 Camp Hi-Sierra Merit Badge and Course Offering Guide Page 8 of 10 Scoutcraft Learn all the skills it takes to be a super scout at our Scoutcraft area. Spend some time here and you'll be prepared for anything life throws at you! Backpacking MB Discover the secret to living out of your backpack in the wilderness. Scouts will need to complete their required treks before arriving in camp in order to complete this merit badge during camp. (Req.: 9a, 9b) Camping MB Eagle-required Learn all about the fundamental activity of the Boy Scouts. Scouts will need to complete 20 days and 20 nights of camping and one of the required camping experiences before arriving in camp, and attend the Camping Overnighter in order to complete this merit badge during camp. (Req.: 9a, 9b) Cooking MB Practice the skills that'll let you walk into a kitchen and walk out with something tasty. Scouts will need to be absent from camp mealtimes while cooking their own meals at Scoutcraft in order to complete this merit badge. Fishing MB Teach a scout to fish and they'll be set for life. While it is possible to complete the merit badge entirely at camp, it is advised that scouts have caught, cleaned, and cooked a fish before arriving in camp in order to complete the merit badge in camp. (Req: 9) Fly-Fishing MB When you're ready for an upgrade, take your fishing skills to the next level in this badge. While it is possible to complete the merit badge entirely at camp, it is advised that scouts have caught, cleaned, and cooked a fish before arriving in camp in order to complete the merit badge in camp. (Req: 9)

9 Camp Hi-Sierra Merit Badge and Course Offering Guide Page 9 of 10 Orienteering MB After this badge, getting lost will be a distant memory. Scouts should have extensive experience with maps and compasses in order to succeed in this merit badge. Pioneering MB With just ropes and poles, craft your own super-form of scouting awesomeness. Scouts will need to spend time outside of merit badge session in order to build their pioneering projects in order to complete this merit badge. Scouting Heritage MB Discover the history and the heritage of the Boy Scouts of America. Wilderness Survival MB Could you survive being left out in the middle of nowhere? Scouts will need to attend the Wilderness Survival Overnighter without the benefit of sleeping bags or food in order to complete this merit badge. Geocaching MB Go on a treasure hunt with our trusty GPS receiver and discover what past visitors have left behind.

10 Camp Hi-Sierra Merit Badge and Course Offering Guide Page 10 of 10 Trail to Eagle Whether you're just starting on your way to First Class or wrapping up the final steps to Eagle, we'll hope you'll swing by Trail to Eagle to learn all the skills crucial for scouting! Citizenship in the World MB Eagle-required It's a big world out there. Learn about the community of nations and chill with our international staffer. Citizenship in the Nation MB Eagle-required Learn about the principles of our great nation and how you can be a responsible citizen. Scouts will need to visit various national places of interest before arriving in camp in order to complete this merit badge during camp. (Req.: 2a or 2b or 2c) Communications MB Eagle-required We're living in a world full of communication. Learn how to succeed in it and avoid awkward moments. Scouts will need to complete a significant amount of tent work while at camp in order to complete this merit badge. Emergency Preparedness MB Eagle-required What will you do when there's a disaster? Find out in this merit badge! Scouts will need to discuss with their family their emergency plans, participate in a troop mobilization drill, and prepare an emergency kit before arriving in camp in order to complete this merit badge during camp. (Req.: 2c, 8b, 8c, 9a or 9b or 9c) First Aid MB Eagle-required Make sure that you're prepared should someone need medical help. Scouts will need to complete the 1st and 2nd Class and Tenderfoot First Aid requirements and demonstrate proficiency before completing this merit badge.