2023 MERIT BADGES
HANDICRAFT
Photography
Pulp & Paper
RANGERCRAFT
Auto Maintenance*
Electricity
Home Repair*
Plumbing*
Safety*
WATERFRONT
Canoeing
Fishing
Kayaking
Lifesaving
Motorboating
Rowing
Small-Boat Sailing
Swimming
Watersports
SUP Award
Snorkeling BSA
TRAIL TO EAGLE
Citizenship in Comm.
Citizenship in Nation
Citizenship in World
Citizenship in Society
Communications
POLARIS
First-Year Program
Paul Bunyan Award
M.O.O.S.E
Older Scout Program
Camp Merz prides itself on running a diverse and exciting Merit Badge Program. In 2022, we are offering over SIXTY Merit Badges, special programs, and BSA Awards in 9 program areas. Merit badges with a STAR* are new this year. Merit badges in RED are Eagle Scout Required.
Prerequisites
All pre-requisites for Merit Badges can be found HERE
Please be aware if your Scouts are taking classes with pre-reqs they must turn them in on the first day of class or turn in a note from the scoutmaster taking responsibility for the pre-reqs. If they do not, they will be dropped from the class.
Scout may NOT take classes without turning in the pre-reqs prior to starting. NO EXCEPTIONS!! NO PARTIALS WILL BE ISSUED WITHOUT A SCOUTMASTER NOTE.
Age & Rank Restrictions
We have set age and rank limitations for various classes and programs. We base these limitations on state regulations, the scout’s safety, and size restrictions. We cannot make acceptations to these limits.
Additional Fees
Some programs require the scouts to purchase additional materials or tickets. Water Skiing, Motor Boating, Shotgun, Basketry and Electronics are some of the classes that may require additional materials. Details will be given at the pre-camp meetings in the camp guide provided at that time. All materials and program tickets can be purchased at the Trading Post upon arrival.
TECHNOLOGY
Digital Technology
Radio
Robotics
Space Exploration
SHOOTING SPORTS
Archery
Shotgun Shooting
Rifle Shooting
Merz Marksmanship
NATURE
Animal Science
Astronomy
Energy
Environmental Science
Fish & Wildlife Mgmt.
Forestry
Geology
Soil & Water Cons.
SCOUTCRAFT
Backpacking
Camping
Emergency Prep.
First Aid
Orienteering
Pioneering
Wilderness Survival
Fire Safety
Signs, Signals & Codes