Merit Badge Academy. April 30, Mitchell Technical Institute Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD

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1 Sioux Council is pleased to present the 2016 Merit Badge Academy April 30, 2016 Mitchell Technical Institute Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Merit Badge Academy 2016 is offering 29 merit badges and 5 adult training classes to choose from. The Academy brings together DWU Professors, MTI Instructors and other professionals to engage with scouts in a day of learning. Scouts will have an opportunity to earn one or two merit badges depending on the sessions chosen. Merit Badge sessions are either half-day or full-day programs. Classes sizes are limited and are on a first come, first pay bases. All scouts and adults attending the Academy must be pre-registered. There will be no-walk in registrations accepted. Registration deadline is April 17, Tuition includes a t-shirt, blue card, noon meal, and transportation if needed. Scouts must check the notes and pre-requisites listed in the Academy Guidebook for special details relating to the merit badge. Friday night camping is available for troops that want to come a day early. Camp arrangements can be made with Lakeview Campground by calling the camp office at The campground has indoor showers and bathrooms for both male and female, concessions, drinking water, and fire pits. Academy Schedule: 7:30-8:30 Registration at Mitchell Technical Institute 8:30 Opening Ceremonies and Announcements 9:00-12:00 Session One 12:00 Lunch 1:00-4:00 Session Two

2 Sioux Council is pleased to present the 2016 Merit Badge Academy Merit Badge Academy will provide classes for 29 merit badges. The Academy is an opportunity for scouts to earn merit badges from professors, instructors, and other professionals for a unique learning experience MERIT BADGE ACADEMY HANDBOOK April 30, 2016 Saturday Mitchell, South Dakota Mitchell Technical Institute Dakota Wesleyan University Merit Badge Academy Supporters Mitchell Technical Institute Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell Public Safety Fire and Police Vern Eide Ford PDG+creative Safe Haven Animal Clinic SD National Guard Cabelas Ron s Bike Shop Dakota Discovery Museum Mitchell BSA Troop 72 Mitchell BSA Troop 75

3 FRIDAY EVENING SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Troop Camping at Lakeview Campground Fires in fire pits only Indoor bathrooms Indoor Showers Lake Activities Cost: $4 per person Reservations recommended for best sites available NO MERIT BADGE SESSIONS SCHEDULED EARLY REGISTRATION FOR TROOPS CAMPING FRIDAY NIGHT SATURDAY MORNING AND AFTERNOON 8:00-9:00 Registration at Mitchell Technical Institute Trades Center Building 8:30 Opening Flag Ceremony and Announcements: MTI Trades Center Auditorium Adult Leaders Strongly Recommended to Attend 8:45 Offsite Transportation 9:00 12:00 Merit Badge Session One 12:00 Lunch-Must have Lunch Ticket Trading Post/Concession Stand Open 1:15 Offsite Transportation Loading 1:00-4:00 Merit Badge Session Two 4:00-5:00 Check Out at Mitchell Technical Institute Trades Center Building T-Shirts will be given to Unit Leaders at check out. FRIDAY NIGHT CHECK-IN AND CAMPING Check in time will start at 5:00 pm on Friday, April 24 at Lake Mitchell Campground. Register at the campground office on the main drive. You will receive your camp site location at the time you sign in. Camp fees are not part of the Merit Badge Academy tuition and need to be paid to Lake Mitchell Campground. Pre-registration is recommended. Lake Mitchell Campground: 2601 North Main (North of Corn Palace) Phone Number: Camp fires are permitted on sites with fire grates. No open fires allowed.

4 The campground has handicap facilities, indoor showers and bathrooms (male and female), drinking water, concessions, and lake recreation. Several sites have electricity hookups and can be used for an additional fee. Fast food restaurants are located within walking distance of the campground. No merit badge sessions scheduled for Friday night. SATURDAY SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES No Breakfast planned. Lunch will be served to all registered participants at the Mitchell Technical Institute Trades Center. Lunch will be served between 12:00 and 12:45 pm. Lunch is included in the Merit Badge Academy tuition. Tickets will be in the registration packet. Individual meals tickets can be purchased at the registration table prior to the morning sessions. Tickets are required to go through the lunch line. Merit Badge Academy registration opens at 7:45 am at the Mitchell Technical Institute Trades Center. Each troop will receive their packet of information when they sign in. The packet will contain name tags, lanyards, lunch tickets for each paid participant, a list of registered scouts, blue cards, and merit badge sessions they are registered for. The list will include the location for each session and pertinent details relating to the merit badge session. Each troop will have been given a pre-registration notice prior to Saturday s event. Each Scoutmaster is required to check his troop s packet to confirm their registered classes and note any changes that may have been made after the pre-registration was sent out. Any changes or corrections must be reported at the morning registration table. Opening Ceremonies will begin at 8:30 am at the Mitchell Technical Institute Trades Center. All participants including adult leaders are expected to attend. Announcements and last minute details will be given at this time. Transportation will be furnished to participants taking classes at off-site locations. Maps will be made available from the campground to Mitchell Technical Institute. At the conclusion of the afternoon session, Unit Leaders need to check out at the registration table located in the Mitchell Technical Institute Trades Center. The Unit Leader will receive their pre-ordered T-Shirts at this time. CLASS SCHEDULES Morning classes will begin at 9:00 am and conclude at 12:00 noon. Afternoon classes will begin at 1:00 pm and conclude at 4:00 pm. Check out times will begin at 4:00 pm and conclude at 5:00 pm. Some classes may last all day depending on the requirements needed.

5 COURSE AVAILABILITY Class sizes are limited to 15 scouts or less. Several classes will have fewer students due to instructor/student ratio and availability of space and equipment. Sessions will be filled on a first come, first served bases. Full payment of a scout s tuition secures his placement in the classroom. If the learning material differs substantially from the pre-requisites already provided in this handout, staff will notify scout units as soon as possible. The goal is to make this a great learning experience for every scout. MERIT BADGE SESSIONS There are two merit badge sessions scheduled for Saturday, giving scouts the opportunity to earn two merit badges during the event. Scouts should select 4 merit badges on the registration with the third and fourth merit badges used as alternates. If the merit badge session is an all day event, the scout should still provide a total of four merit badge selections in case the first is full. If the Scout chooses a full day merit badge selection, only one merit badge will be earned during the event. Every Scout should review the Merit Badge Course Guide prior to attending the MBA. PRE-REQUISITES Every Scout is expected to do the planning required before registering for a merit badge so time spent during each class session can be as productive as possible. MBA Blue Cards will document pre-requisites and the requirements completed during each merit badge session. It will be the troops responsibility to determine when a scout completes the merit badge pre-requisites. The use of Merit Badge worksheets should be used when documenting completed work. EMERGENCIES Any medical emergency must be reported to staff. The emergency contact number will be provided in your packet. MERIT BADGE WORKSHEETS The event will require the use of a Merit Badge Worksheet, which can be downloaded for print by clicking on the Merit Badge link. A copy of the worksheet is required before any scout can attend class. You should use the worksheet to complete the pre-requisite work needed for completion of each Merit Badge. BLUE CARDS The MBA will provide Blue Cards to every scout attending a merit badge session. The Blue Card will have the date and name of the session, Counselor name, the completed requirements, and pre-requisites. It will be the troop s responsibility to determine when a scout earns the Merit Badge outside the MBA. MBA and Counselors will not sign off on blue card.

6 UNIT AND INDIVIDUAL SCOUT RESPONSIBLITIES All units must be under the supervision of their own adult leaders. There must be at least two adults at MBA at all times and standard BSA Youth Protection guidelines must be followed. Medical and Parent Consent forms are the responsibility of the troop. Please remind each of your scouts to practice the Leave No Trace Principles and to Live by the Scout Oath and Law. Scouts disrupting or not actively participating in the merit badge session will be removed from the classroom. It will be the responsibility of the unit leader to monitor the scout once he is removed from the classroom. SCOUT ATTIRE / SCOUT BEHAVIOR It seems silly that this topic even needs to be mentioned, but the reality is that not all scouts possess common sense, so we must address these issues. This is a SCOUTING EVENT and participants are required to be in SCOUT UNIFORM. This includes the general neatness expectations of wearing a belt and keeping shirttails tucked into trousers. We don t care how they dress other places; at MBA, neatness counts! Scouts who are unwilling to meet our dress code are invited to stay home. Counselors are giving up their day to share their knowledge and teach classes for scouts who sincerely want to learn and advance. Most counselors will spend hours of advance preparation in an effort to make the subject interesting. The bringing and use of gum, snacks, toys, playing cards, personal electronics, cell phones and similar items is rude, disrespectful, and disruptive. Just like in school, any such items will be confiscated and scouts can pick up the items at the end of the day. All participants must sign up and attend classes each period they are on campus; and they must attend the classes for which they are registered. Scouts may not simply change classes without permission from the registrar, nor may they wander the halls. Scouts must be, and will be, under adult supervision at all times. We work very hard to create a serious educational environment at MBA. Scouts who wish to view this program as a play day should not bother to come. Please explain these expectations to your scouts and make sure they understand them. ADULT TRAINING Adult leaders will have an opportunity to attend several training sessions throughout the day. Check the MBA registration form for the time and training programs scheduled. CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY Every effort has been made to provide the highest quality program possible. All information in this handout was accurate at the time of printing. However, an individual merit badge may have to be cancelled or changed due to unforeseen circumstances. If this happens, staff will make every attempt to notify the affected individuals in a timely fashion. Request for refund or cancellations will be honored anytime up to April 17 th.

7 PRE-REGISTRATION, FEES, AND TUITION Registrations and tuition fees are due at the Sioux Council office by April 17, No registrations will be taken after the April 17 th deadline. No walk-ins will be allowed to register or attend the Academy. Full payment of a scout s tuition secures their placement in the merit badge session. Merit Badge Academy tuition is $20 per individual Scout. *Includes lunch ticket, t-shirt, lanyard with name tag, blue card, and 1-2 merit badge sessions Adult training sessions are $20 per individual adult. *Includes lunch ticket, lanyard with name tag, and leader training sessions. Classes requiring extra fees: Coin Collecting $6 Introduction to SCUBA Diving: $30 (Must submit paperwork at time of class) *Registration fee includes name tags, insurance, facility costs for classes, Saturday lunch, t-shirt, transportation costs if needed, and miscellaneous expenses. Some individual merit badge classes require an additional fee for that merit badge. Please include the cost of additional tuition costs to your registration total. Registration and payment can be sent to: BSA SIOUX COUNCIL 800 N. WEST AVE SIOUX FALLS, SD Make checks payable to Sioux Council. Please note Merit Badge Academy on your check

8 MERIT BADGE ACADEMY GUIDE 2016 MERIT BADGE NOTES AND PRE-REQUISITES AMERICAN CULTURE Pre requisite: 5 Location: Dakota Discovery Museum Bring to Class: American Culture merit badge pamphlet and workbook. AMERICAN BUSINESS/PERSONAL MANAGEMENT Pre requisite: Must be 13 to register for this class! American Business: 2, 8, 9 Personal Management: 2a, 5 Bring to Class: American Business/Personal Mgt merit badge pamphlet & workbook. ART Pre requisite: 6 Bring to Class: Art merit badge pamphlet and workbook. AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE Pre requisite: 1, 2a, 2h, 2i, 11, 12 Location: Vern Eide Ford Car Dealerships BIRD STUDY Afternoon Session Only Pre requisite: 5, 6 Location: Dakota Wesleyan University. Will spend time outside, dress for the weather Bring to Class: BINOCULARS, Bird Study merit badge pamphlet and workbook CHESS Pre requisite: 6 (will complete if time allows) Bring to Class: BSA Chess Merit Badge workbook COIN COLLECTING Pre requisite: 7, 9, 10 Bring to Class: BSA Coin Collecting Folder, Coin Collecting Book and workbook CRIME PREVENTION See Fingerprinting CYCLNG Pre requisite: 1b, 7a2, 3 or 7b2, 3, 4 Bring to Class: Must Bring a Bike Helmet. Participant is welcome to bring their personal bike for the session. MBA has limited number of bikes.

9 ELECTRICITY Pre requisite: 2, 8, 9a Bring to Class: Electricity merit badge pamphlet and workbook ENTREPRENEURSHIP Pre requisite: None Bring to Class: Entrepreneurship merit badge pamphlet and workbook FARM MECHANICS Pre requisite: 5, 7 Bring to Class: Farm Mechanics merit badge pamphlet and workbook FINGERPRINTING /CRIME PREVENTION Pre requisite: Fingerprinting: None Crime Prevention: 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 Bring to Class: Fingerprinting and Crime Prevention merit badge pamphlet & workbook FISHING Pre requisite: 9 (Will complete if possible) Bring to Class: Fishing merit badge pamphlet and workbook. FIRST AID Pre requisite: 1, 2d, 3abc, 7 Location: Mitchell Dept of Public Safety Fire Division Bring to Class: First Aid merit badge pamphlet and workbook. FIRE SAFETY AND FIREMAN CHIT Afternoon Session Only Pre requisite: 6a, 12 (Bring note from parent and fire safety plan) Location: Mitchell Department of Public Safety Fire Division Bring to Class: Fire Safety merit badge pamphlet and workbook. GENEALOGY Instructor Notes: Scouts must have a home with Password for Genealogy Search. Strongly recommend pre requisite be done and brought to class for research Pre requisite: 2, 3, 6, 7 Bring to Class: Genealogy merit badge pamphlet and workbook

10 MOVIE MAKING Afternoon Session Only Pre requisite: 2a, 3a or 3b Notes: Scout should have a pre planned story prepared as required in 2a Bring to Class: Movie Making Merit Badge pamphlet and workbook NATURE Afternoon Session Only Pre requisite: None Bring to Class: Nature Merit Badge pamphlet and workbook PERSONAL MANAGEMENT See American Business PHOTOGRAPHY Afternoon Session Only Pre requisite: Bring Photographs for Requirement #4 Bring to Class: DIGITAL CAMERA; Photography merit badge pamphlet and workbook PROGRAMMING Pre requisite: 1a Bring to Class: Programming Merit Badge pamphlet and workbook REPTILE AND AMPHIBIAN STUDY Pre requisite: 8, 9, 10 Bring to Class: Reptile and Amphibian Study merit badge pamphlet and workbook ROBOTICS All Day Session Pre requisite: 1, 2, 3, 7 Bring to Class: Robotic Merit Badge pamphlet and workbook INTRODUCTION TO SCUBA DIVING **NOT A MERIT BADGE Additional $30 Fee This session is an introduction to Scuba Diving. Instructor is a Certified SCUBA Instructor. Instruction covered during class can be applied to the Merit Badge if the Scout wants to earn the badge. PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING A SWIM SUIT FOR WATER ACTIVITIES. Waiver and PADI medical form signed by a parent required. Further information and waivers/medical form found at Location: Ramada Inn. Open to youth and adults. Fee includes individual diving gear (face masks, air tanks, fins)

11 THEATER Pre requisite: 1, 2 Location: Mitchell ACT Bring to Class: Theater merit badge pamphlet and workbook TRUCK TRANSPORTATION Pre requisite: 1 Bring to Class: Truck Transportation merit badge pamphlet and workbook VETERINARY MEDICINE Pre requisite: None Notes: Limited to 8 Participants per Session Location: Mitchell Tech Institute Trades Center Building / Safe Haven Animal Clinic Bring to Class: Veterinary Medicine merit badge pamphlet and workbook WELDING Pre requisite: 7 Notes: Scouts must bring an old pair of jeans, an old long sleeve shirt and a pair of shoes to participate in class. Scouts will be able to change into their old clothes during class. Scouts wearing shorts, open-toed shoes, and/or short sleeve or sleeveless shirts will not be allowed to weld. Bring to Class: Welding merit badge pamphlet and workbook; proper clothing WOODCARVING Afternoon Session Only Pre requisite: None Notes: Bring to Class: Woodcarving Merit Badge pamphlet and workbook ADULT TRAINING CUB SCOUT RANGER OFFICER TRAINING Required for Cub Scout shooting sports, including Archery, BBs and wrist rockets. This will allow you to be a part of district and council Cub shooting events. Conducted by a certified instructor. MERIT BADGE COUNSELOR TRAINING What goes into being a merit badge counselor? What are the rules? How do you make sure that boys are doing their best in earning merit badges? Now is the chance to learn!

12 UNIT COMMITTEE CHALLENGE For ANYONE who has, or ever will, sit in a unit committee. This includes interested parents! The unit committee is the BACKBONE of every scouting program. Is yours? Learn how! YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING Does yours expire this year? Take advantage of this great opportunity to renew! MY.SCOUTING AND OTHER ONLINE TOOLS We have so many online tools at our disposal! How do we know which ones to use, and when? This class will teach you everything you need to know! SMS (Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Specific) Get trained! This is the basic course for Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters. Completion of this class gets one step closer to being trained in your position. RELIGIOUS AWARDS Don t neglect the 12 th point of the Scout Law. Attend this one hour class to learn how to incorporate religious awards into your scouting program. Youth Protection 1 Hour Program 1 pm 2 pm Range Officer Training 4 Hour Program 9 am 12 pm; 1 pm 2 pm MB Counselor Training 2 Hour Program 10 am 12 pm Troop Committee Challenge 2 Hour Program 10 am 12 pm On-Line Tools 2 Hour Program 10 am 12 pm SMS 4 Hour Program 9 am 12 pm; 1 pm 2 pm Religious Awards 1 Hour Program 1 pm 2 pm

13 2016 MERIT BADGE ACADEMY SESSIONS AND TIMES Art 9:00-12:00 MTI Photography 1:00-4:00 MTI Reptile and Amphibian 9:00-12:00 MTI Nature 1:00-4:00 MTI Robotics ALL DAY SESSION MTI American Business 9:00-12:00 MTI Personal Management Fingerprinting 9:00-12:00 1:00-4:00 MTI Crime Prevention American Culture 9:00-12:00 1:00-4:00 DWU Automotive Maintenance 9:00-12:00 1:00-4:00 VERN EIDE Bird Study 1:00-4:00 DWU Chess 9:00-12:00 1:00-4:00 MTI Coin Collecting 9:00-12:00 1:00-4:00 MTI Cycling 9:00-12:00 1:00-4:00 MTI Electricity 9:00-12:00 1:00-4:00 MTI Entrepreneurship 9:00-12:00 1:00-4:00 MTI Farm Mechanics 9:00-12:00 1:00-4:00 MTI

14 First Aid 9:00-12:00 PUBLIC SAFETY Fire Safety / Fire Chip 1:00-4:00 PUBLIC SAFETY Fishing 9:00-12:00 MTI Genealogy 9:00-12:00 1:00-4:00 MTI Movie Making 1:00-4:00 MTI Programming 9:00-12:00 MTI Theater 9:00-12:00 ACT Truck Transportation 9:00-12:00 1:00-4:00 MTI Veterinary Medicine 9:00-12:00 MTI Welding 9:00-12:00 MTI Woodcarving 1:00-4:00 MTI Scuba Diving-Introduction 9:00-12:00 1:00-4:00 ADULT TRAINING Youth Protection 1 Hour Program 9:00-10:00 Range Officer Training 4 Hour Program 10:00-Noon/1:00-3:00 MB Counselor Training 2 Hour Program 10:00-Noon Troop Committee Challenge 2 Hour Program 1:00-3:00 On-Line Tools 2 Hour Program 1:00-3:00

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