Welcome to the fishing merit badge program at riverbend park. Merit badge counselors are the key to success in the merit badge plan. Feb 22, 2011 merit badge requirements explain to your counselor the injuries that could occur while fishing and the proper treatment, including cuts, scratches, puncture wo slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Merit badge counselor guide page 1 merit badge counselor guide in the scouting program, boys who advance beyond the first class rank on their way to eagle earn merit badges, which generally are focused on specific areas of life and help the young men learn their strengths, develop skills and explore careers. Merit badge counselor training online northern ridge. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. Scoutingbsafishing merit badge wikibooks, open books. Counselors can find information below to help scouts achieve the fishing, flyfishing, and fish and wildlife management merit badges. Merit badge requirements explain to your counselor the injuries that could occur while fishing and the proper treatment, including cuts, scratches, puncture wo slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Indicate merit badge counselor, code 42, in the position description box. If you are interested in becoming a merit badge counselor, please contact your troops leadership or your districts dean of merit badges. The merit badge plan is based on the concept that a counselor working closely with a scout acquaints the boy with an adult knowledgeable in one or more fields. This guide will help new and potential merit badge counselors through their responsibilities in the role and will give them an understanding of the methods of counseling scouts. Assigning merit badge counselors to scouts in scoutbook council list version duration.
A fishing merit badge pamphlet is available for purchase at the local councils scout shop or online at on, you can find the current requirements for the fishing merit badge. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on. Scoutingbsafly fishing merit badge wikibooks, open books. Explain that as a result of this unit of training, the merit badge counselor mbc should be able to. Merit badge counselors can easily add themselves to this directory, and scouts and. True to badenpowells words, the fishing merit badge seeks to teach those very skills. Get in touch with the merit badge counselor and explain that you want to earn the badge. Scoutingbsafishing merit badge wikibooks, open books for an. Scoutingbsafly fishing merit badge wikibooks, open books for. The scoutmaster is responsible for identifying a counselor from those approved including those approved by other councils and made available, and is encouraged to give appropriate consideration to a scouts preferences and the opportunities to work on merit badges at merit badge fairs or midways, or rockclimbing gyms or whitewater rafting. Things to remember to bring for this merit badge class. Scouts who have earned the fishing, flyfishing, and fish and wildlife management merit badges can earn the new award. Scouts must read six books in four different genres.
Fly fishing merit badge requirements and worksheets. Scouts must use youth protection safety guidelines of 2deep leadership when emailing a merit badge counselor. The beauty of the water, the solitude, and the skills that the sport requires have all made fly fishing very important in. Merit badge blue card properly filled out and signed off by your scoutmaster 2. Counselor guide fly fishing merit badge the fly fishing merit badge fly fishing is a specialized form of fishing that combines skill and artistry. Resources and training for merit badge counselors doubleknot. Chesapeake district district committees and leadership advancements pagemerit badges counselors and updates. Counselors share their passion, knowledge, time, and other resources as they coach interested scouts to develop life long hobbies and even careers or become selfsupporting adults. All merit badge counselors must register with the district merit badge dean.
Explain to your counselor the most likely hazards you may encounter while participating in fishing activities, and what you should do to anticipate, help prevent, mitigate, and respond to these hazards. Fishing merit badge fishing merit badge pamphlet 35899. Fishing merit badge 2012 injuries and treatment 1 cuts scratches puncture wounds hypothermia dehydration heat exhaustion heatstroke fish hook removal 1 safety. Requirements for the fly fishing merit badge with worksheets. The counselor introduces the scout to subjects that may lead to a career choice or to a lifetime hobby. Discuss the prevention of and treatment for the following health concerns that could occur while fishing, including cuts and scratches. A 25minute introduction to the merit badge program, your role as a counselor, strategies for success at mbu, and mbu logistics and recordkeeping procedures. A potential merit badge counselor must complete the adult application, no. Scouts fly fishing merit badge earn scout fly fishing merit badges in ohiopyle pa if your girl and boy scouts are looking for a fun experience as well as a merit badge, the wilderness voyageurs scout fly fishing merit badge program is the way to go. Fishing boy scouts of america merit badge series by bsa and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Bsa the essentials of merit badge counseling d76 online.
Counselor guide flyfishing merit badge the flyfishing merit badge flyfishing is a specialized form of fishing that combines skill and artistry. The program is held at the riverbend visitor center located at 8700 potomac hills street in great falls unless otherwise indicated by park staff. Flyfishing troduction introduction flyfishing is a specialized form of fishing that emerged centuries ago, as far back as 1653, when sir izaak walton wrote the compleat angler, and perhaps to the time of the roman empire. Per national regulations, the only person who may sign off on requirements is a merit badge counselor, duly registered and authorized by the local council. Merit badge book library princeton, texas troop 229.
Point out and identify the parts of several types of rods and reels. Scoutingbsafishing merit badge wikibooks, open books for. Sep 09, 2014 join bass pro shops in september as they offer two merit badge classes for scouts. As a merit badge counselor in the boy scouts of america bsa program, librarians. Fishing merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet book. Revised january, 2019 requirements for the fly fishing merit badge. Ptac crossroads spring fishing fly fishing merit badge clinic. Any qualified individual of good character can be a merit badge counselor. The merit badge book is located beneath each picture. Long before there was spin fishing or bait casting, there was fly fishing. View on a pc or mac confirmed to work in the latest versions of chrome, firefox, and internet explorer. Yes, the following merit badges have special qualifications or certifications for either the merit badge counselor or the supervisor of certain activities that may be involved. Explain to your counselor the most likely hazards you may encounter while participating in fly fishing activities and what you should do to anticipate, help prevent, mitigate, and respond to these hazards.
Merit badges and counselors patriots path council boy. Join bass pro shops in september as they offer two merit badge classes for scouts. Scoutbook boy scouts fishing merit badge requirements. The merit badge counselor should feel free to discuss the scouts work with the scouts unit leader at any time. Assist the scout as he plans the assigned projects and activities to meet the merit badge requirements. Review with your counselor how to care for this equipment.
Ppt fishing merit badge 2012 powerpoint presentation. Tell how the outdoor code of the boy scouts of america relates to a. Scoutbook extension for a merit badge counselor duration. Only an authorized counselor may sign off the scouts work on the merit badge requirements. The beauty of the water, the solitude, and the skills that the sport requires have all made flyfishing very important in. Explain to your counselor the most likely hazards you may encounter while participating in flyfishing activities and what you should do to anticipate, help prevent, mitigate, and. Fishing merit badge series boy scouts of america abebooks. Fishing patriots path council boy scouts of america. Onehundred and thirtyfive is a lot of merit badges. No one may add or subtract from the official requirements found in boy scout. Merit badge counselors play a key role in boy scout advancement. Tell how the outdoor code of the boy scouts of america relates to a fishing. A few merit badge pamphlets at least one that is eaglerequired application for merit badge blue card, no.
All information needed to complete requirement 2 can be found in the merit badge pamphlet book. They offer their time, experience, and knowledge to help guide scouts in one or more of the merit badge subjects. Scoutbook boy scouts fly fishing merit badge requirements. This is especially useful for scouts to find a merit badge counselor of their desire if they do not have one in their troop. Classes are taught at the store on tuesdays and thursdays in september. Ppt fishing merit badge 2012 powerpoint presentation free. It is recommended to make notes in your merit badge workbook to use when sharing your knowledge during the class. Demonstrate the proper use of two different types of fishing equipment. This includes those that want to only work with their unit. August 11, 2014 bryan wendell ask the expert, merit badges 70. Over the summer, i completed all but requirements 9 and 10 of the fishing merit badge. Explain to your counselor the most likely hazards you may encounter while participating in fishing activities, and what you should to do anticipate, help prevent, mitigate, and respond to these hazards. Because it is so rich with tradition, it is a passion for millions of people.
A fishing merit badge pamphlet is available for purchase at the local councils scout shop or online at on, you can find the current requirements for. Important general merit badge information for parents. To work with scouts to counsel a merit badge, you first need to register with the bsa. In september, i became vegan for primarily ethical reasons. Merit badge counselor form to indicate which badges are being requested. There are also resources for cub scout leaders that assist in planning a fishing outing. To obtain a list of registered merit badge counselors, or to begin a merit badge, please contact your scoutmaster or council service center. Northern ridge district is offering online merit badge counselor training. Supporting documentation or project work pertinent to this merit badge which may also include a merit badge workbook for reference with notes 5. When i was a scout, they had us clip the barbs off of the hook for catch and release fishing. Upcoming events bsa fishing certified angling instructors. January, 2017 requirements for the fishing merit badge. At the end, please submit your info to record that you watched the powerpoint and which merit badges you can qualify as a counselor.
Scoutbook for merit badge counselors council mbc list. The chief seattle council delegates the responsibility for approving and maintaining a list of current merit badge counselors to the districts. Highinterest topics include fishing, camping, and wilderness survival to kayaking. Merit badge worksheets wer last updated 102017 for more updated info and help visit the following websites. Fly fishing troduction introduction fly fishing is a specialized form of fishing that emerged centuries ago, as far back as 1653, when sir izaak walton wrote the compleat angler, and perhaps to the time of the roman empire. Fly fishing merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. Aug 18, 2015 fishing merit badge requirements duration. A pdf form will be sent to the scout office automatically. Be sure that you are familiar with the requirements for the merit badge your scout has. A merit badge counselor is unable to meet with a scout or have contact with a scout unless another leader, adult or scout is part of the conversationmeeting.
Merit badge counselors may not require the use of this or any similar workbooks. Explain how to remove a hook that has lodged in your arm. Jan 07, 2017 assigning merit badge counselors to scouts in scoutbook council list version duration. Please register at customer service or call the store at 720. The following is taken directly from the 2015 edition of the guide to advancement bsa publication. A maximum of eight will be permitted, with no more than four coming from the. Your next move when a scout cant find a merit badge counselor. Watch the the essentials of merit badge counseling powerpoint. Scouts fly fishing merit badge wilderness voyageurs. Archery, climbing, snow sports, canoeing, kayaking, lifesaving, motor boating, rifle shooting, rowing, scuba diving, shotgun shooting, small boat sailing. To become a merit badge counselor in the cradle of liberty council, complete a bsa adult application and the merit badge counselor information form. It is intended as a short orientation course for new merit badge counselors before they begin working with scouts. The merit badge counselor may have some of this information, but scouts should not rely on this and in no way is it implied that the counselor will provide this information, it is the scouts responsibility to obtain the required information for this requirement. The complete angler recognition was established by the bsas national fishing task force in october 2014 to honor wellrounded youth anglers.
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