Boy Scout Troop 103 Summer_Camp Information

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2010_Summer_Camp

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» Upcoming events

9/7	Troop Meeting
9/13	Committee Meeting
9/14	Troop Meeting
9/18	PLC Meeting
9/19	TRUCK DAY
9/21	Troop Meeting
9/24	OA ORDEAL
9/25	SHAKEDOWN CAMPOUT
9/28	Troop Meeting
10/5	Troop Meeting

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Stay up to date on all happenings in the Boston Minuteman Council. This link will take you to the latest council news.

» Recent Updates

9/6/10 - Advancement Status to 9/4/10 on the Scout Page/Member Ranks. Scout Leadership Position descriptions uploaded to the Scout Page.

8/24/10 - Troop Calendar updated.

7/25 - Advancement Status up to 6/10/10 on the Scout Page/member Ranks. Pictures from the Reservoir Campout, Game Night, Rock CLimbing, Crossover and Scout Expo, Memorial Day and Whitewater Rafting uploaded. Eagles Nest updated.

Last updated:9/6/10

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Woburn Scout Shop
400 West Cummings Park
Woburn, MA 01801-6570
(781) 937 4282

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9:30am – 8:00pm Th.
9:30am – 3:00pm Sat.
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Summer Camp Information - All forms can be found in the Forms section

2010 Summer Camp Bochure What to take to camp Important Merit Badge Information Daily Schedule 2010 Afternoon Schedule Merit Badge Schedule

MERIT BADGES

Merit Badge	Recommendations Year / Difficulty	Preparation	Other Information
Archery	2+ **	Read Req. 1,2,3	May require practice outside of class time Completing paperwork will help complete badge on time
Art	All	None
Astronomy	3+	Best to complete Req. 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3 & 8 prior to camp	Requires night classes and clear nights
Athletics	All *		Req 4 should be completed prior to camp
Backpacking	3+ **		Req. 6b, 10, & 11 should be completed prior to camp
Basketry	All	Kits are available for purchase in our Trading Post	May not take all week to complete
Camping	2+ **	Complete Req. 9 Comptete Req. 8c if possible	Must bring your own camping equipment Merit badge book recommended

Canoeing		2+ ***	Note CPR Requirment		Must be able to pass BSA swimmers test May require practice time outside of class
Climbing		2/3+ ***	Basic knowledge of first aid / CPR Basic level of fitness		Must be 13 by January 1,2009 or have Directors approval
Cycling		3+ ***	Must have high level of physical fitness		Requires afternoon out of camp bike trips. 50 miles on final trip to compete badtge
Environmental Science		2+ **	Reqs 1 and 3F should be completed before camp		Bring camera, pencil & paper Boy Scout Handbook is also helpful
First Aid		2+ **	Note CPR Requirement Complete Req. 2d & 7 Bring cravat & a first aid kit		Note: Req. 2d requires a home first aid kit that was prepared by the scout
Fishing		All	None		Bring own fishing gear if possible Good camp badge
Fish and Wildlife Management	2+			Be familiar with MA & NH hunting/fishing laws

Forestry	3+ ***			Complete Req. 5&7 prior to camp. Difficult to compete in one week of camp	Bring spiral notebook, pencil and a tree identification guide
Geology		2+ **	None
Indian Lore		All	Compete req 1 & 4a Bring materials that you can make clothing out of (fabric, trim, sewing supplies)
Leatherwork		All	Projects available in our trading post
Lifesaving	3+			Note CPR Requirment Swimming MB must have been earned	Must Complete 400 yd qualifying swim. Long sleeved button-down shirt and long pants.
Mammal Study		All	None
Motorboating	3+ **			Note CPR Requirment Swimming MB must have been earned	Must be able to complete BSA Swimmer test
Nature	All			Complete Req. 4B (birds and insects) & 5 prior to camp.	Bring paper and pencils. Lots of study time necessary

Oceanography
Orienteering	3+ ***		Merit badge and compass required
Personal Fitness	3+ ***		Req. 1a, 7, 8, 9
Pioneering	2+ **		Merit badge book required
Reptile and Amphibian Study	All		Req. 8 cannot be met at camp
Rifle Shooting	2+	Scouts should request related materials from the MA or NH wildlife department.	Merit badge book is strongly recommended Note: Only Option A is available
Rowing	2+ **	Note CPR Requirement	BSA Swimmer Practice time outside of class required
Sculpture	All		None

Shotgun Shooting	3+		Scouts should request related materials from the MA or NH wildlife department. Req 1f, 1i and all written work should be completed.		Merit badge book is strongly recommended Note: Only Option A is available
Small Boat Sailing	3+ ***		Note CPR Requirement Swimming MB recommended as well as Canoeing or Rowing		BSA Swimmer Requires Practice outside of class
Soil and Water Conservation	2+				Pencil and paper are required
Sports	All *				Req. 3 & 4 should be completed prior to camp
Swimming	1+ **	Note CPR Requirement			BSA Swimmer Long Sleeved button down shirt and long pants.
Weather	2+ **			Req. 8
Wilderness survival	2+ **	Bring supplies needed to make a survival kit			Will require and overnight with minimal equipment
Wood Carving	All	Must have earned Totin’ Chip			Need appropriate pocketknife