Every scout must have a buddy with him at each meeting with a merit badge counselor. I, along with some very professional helpers, will do our best to make the classes informative, as well as entertaining. Org copies of all of these workbooks in pdf format only are also available on the meritbadge. Merit badge requirements are revised as needed to reflect updated information and technology. Pdf link to us scouts service project website bsa lifeguard application link to bsa site pdf. Print all your merit badge cards from your mobile device or computer. Once the merit badge counselor signs off on a blue card indicating that the scout.
This preperforated sheet is designed to be used with the boy scouts of america scoutbook app for printing. Give the signed application to your unit leader so your merit badge emblem can be secured for you. This includes those that want to only work with their unit. This can be done via scoutbook, or fillable blue cards. For both merit badges, scouts should arrive with the merit badge workbooks completely filled out for all of the prerequisites noted below and. The new scoutmaster, taking the role of an understanding coach, should discuss her concerns with the scout, i. Merit badge blue card revised a new version of the application for merit badge, no. Blue cards blue cards blue cards plain paper bsa card stock merit badge college onepage blue card commonly used at merit badge colleges. There is no specific bsa policy on this, but it is preferable that the scout maintain his own blue card for a couple of reasons. You can just print it out like it is and turn it into your advancement coordinator or cut it to size.
Blue cards in order to receive credit for a merit badge, students must bring their blue card to all classes and must have completed all requirements. The application for merit badge is the only bsa recognized record of a scouts work toward. Print out a copy of the merit badge pamphlet from the website. If your merit badge counselor has access to scoutbook, you can also work directly through that program for credit. Public bsa merit badges boy scout troop 468 largo, florida.
Merit badge blue card fillable pdf fill online, printable. Scouts may complete 100% of public health merit badge andor safety merit badge. You must have a buddy with you scout buddy system at each meeting with the merit badge counselor. Choose a merit badge to work on from those being offered by the troop or select one from the list find a counselor. These templates are to create blue cards for bsa merit badges. Is there any training for being a merit badge counselor. Comments or suggestions for changes to the wording of the requirements for any merit badge should be sent to the bsa at. Each scout needs to bring the merit badge worksheet. Optional merit badge workbooks optional but recommended. On the front of the blue card fill in your name, address, city, troop, troop number, district and council. Before you begin work on a merit badge, you must request approval from the scoutmaster and get a merit badge blue card.
However, if employees are to serve as merit badge counselors and sign blue cards, they must take youth protection training, become registered, submit to a background check, and be approved by the council advancement committee. Each single sheet includes three frontback blue cards designed for use with the scoutbook app for printing. Effective january 1, 2019, the bsa stopped supplying the councils with membership card stock and charter certificate card stock. See the scout, the blue card, and the unit leader, 7. Scoutmaster bucky is proud to offer a comprehensive merit badge application blue card instruction guide aka how to fill out a blue card. Bsa merit badge blue card blank scouting scouting and guiding. Remember that a scout should contact their scoutmaster for permission and to obtain a blue card before connecting with a merit badge. Be prepared fill out merit badge application blue card for each merit badge. The course is under program specific training scouts bsa scouts bsa. How the national field archery association nfaa blackandwhite field targets and blue indoor targets are scored 5. All merit badge counselors must register with the district merit badge dean. The new birth of freedom council, boy scouts of america is excited to announce the launch of vir. Merit badge counselors will indicate on the merit badge card what each scout has completed at camp, but it is.
Once you have completed all the requirements that can be done online or virtually, your merit badge counselor will upload all of your information into doubleknot and we will send you an electronic merit badge for your records. Bsa merit badges boy scouts of america javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. There are four steps for a new mbc to register with bsa and begin merit badge counseling. Page 1 of 9 these instructions have been developed to help aid boy scout youth as well as boy scout merit badge counselors to properly manage and complete the application for merit badge blue card. This preperforated sheet is designed to be used with the boy scouts of america. Scouts starting a merit badge must use the current requirements, which are found in scouts bsa requirements bsa publication 33216 once scouts have started a merit badge, they can continue to work on those requirements even if new requirements are published. An official boy scouts of america merit badge pamphlet has been created for the bsa by topic authorities for each merit badge. As you enter the information, it inserts the same information correctly in all other appropriate places on the form. Typically after the unit leader signs the blue card, the scout contacts the merit badge counselor and sets an appointment. If you are interested in becoming a merit badge counselor, please contact your troops leadership or your districts dean of merit badges. The blue card must be filled out completely by the scout. Each session will have a maximum number of scouts enrolled. The boy scouts of america is proud of its tradition of volunteer service. A merit badge application can be approved only by a registered merit badge counselor.
We need additional adult volunteers to hellp with record keeping, crowd control, etc. Official bsa merit badge requirements may be found at. Portsmouth troop 164 historic district daniel webster council front of blue card. Serving riverside and san bernardino counties for over 96 years. At the completion of the merit badge, scouts will receive a pdf copy of a blue card with the completed information. Here is a list of merit badges that are great to work on at home. Faq central florida council online merit badges can two.
In order to receive credit for a merit badge, students must bring their blue card to all classes and must have completed all requirements. Merit badge name city is a registered boy scout varsity scout venturer of troop troop, team, crew, ship district choctawhatchee council gulf coast and is qualified to begin working for this merit badgel x. Order yours from today or pick up from your local scout shop. When the counselor is satisfied you have met each requirement, he or she will sign your application. Be sure fit to page is not selected when printing or printed information will not line up correctly in blue card fields. Frequently asked questions about merit badge university. Merit badge worksheets us scouting service project inc. Marys 3 2 period class lasting 3 hours e eagle required extensive prerequisites required. Homepage forums scouts bsa merit badge blue cards this topic has 12 replies, 1 voice, and was last updated 2 years, 4 months ago by steve savoie. You have successfully added scoutbook merit badge card, 3sheet to your shopping cart.
If there is not a counselor for the merit badge you select to wor. Our registration system through blackpug software helps us track everyones progress and provides printable blue cards that we will email to each family after the merit badge is complete. You must have a buddy with you scout buddy system at each meeting with the merit counselor. Sea pines district merit badge academy 20 20 program guide. Scoutbook boy scouts archery merit badge requirements. Find official boy scouts of america merit badges and insignia for every programs rank achievements. The application for merit badge is the only bsarecognized record of a scouts work toward. Are there any fees associated with being a merit badge counselor. Scouts attending merit badge sessions should bring a merit badge blue card with them. Jan 23, 20 heres a basic look at the process of earning a merit badge and how the blue card is used along the way. If the troop is currently offering the merit badge you will be assigned a merit badge councilor.
Remind scouts that all correspondence with you needs to follow. This announcement from the latest advancement news is self explanatory. Bsa card stock merit badge college onepage blue card commonly used at merit badge colleges. The official name for the blue card is application for merit badge and it consists of three parts. Faq central florida council online merit badges can two or. Click here for information such as a listing of merit badges, merit badge counselors, etc. Print cub scout award cards including pinewoodspace derby and regatta. Heres a basic look at the process of earning a merit badge and how the blue card is used along the way. Can a scout earn a merit badge after the bsa has eliminated the badge. Tonight we launched the bulk pocket certificate card printing feature for merit badges. For council sponsored online merit badge programs, we will use virtual bluecards.
Printable blue cards bsa download is not the form youre looking for. The pamphlets contain requirements, introductory information and supplemental reference text. Bsa merit badge blue card blank scouting scouting and. How to fill out a blue card instruction guide 2015 edition.
All scouts shall contact the merit badge counselor prior to the midway and complete any prerequisites for each merit badge attempted. Printable blue card merit badge application free boy. Virtual merit badges new birth of freedom council, bsa. Aug 01, 2019 tonight we launched the bulk pocket certificate card printing feature for merit badges. Use a digital signature to sign all your cards print on official bsa card sheets or make your own custom cards. The unit leader signs first on the front of the application for merit badge portion and gives the entire blue card to the scout. The merit badge blue card serves many purposes as this infographic illustrates. The blue card is a twosided, trisection document, which is formally known as the application for. Every scout must have another person with them at each meeting with a merit badge counselor. This document is a guide for both youth scouts and adult scouters and merit badge counselors alike. Video instructions and help with filling out and completing fillable bsa blue cards.
Northeast georgia council helps for merit badge counselors. There are no registration fees for being a merit badge counselor. Instructions and help about how to print blue cards form. Merit badge process for scouts parents and unit leaders recommended merit badge process 1.
My team, and i, have set up boy scout merit badge classes for scouts in southern california. The scout develops an interest in a merit badge and may begin working on the requirements. Scoutbook merit badge card single sheet boy scouts of. Before beginning to work with a youth, counselors should check the scouts merit badge application blue card to ensure it is signed by the unit leader. Bsa merit badge blue card blank free download as pdf file. Merit badge blue card fillable pdf fill online, printable, fillable. A scout can purchase pamphlets from bsa, find them in a troop library, or oftentimes check them out from a public library. The merit badge counselors role is to bring about learning. How will scouts get their blue card merit badge applications. You will be awarded the merit badge emblem and certificate at a suitable occasion. Date signature of unit leader 34124a boy scouts of america 2001 boy scouts of america date of approval requirement no. Public merit badges boy scout troop 127 nashville, illinois. Boy scouts of america 34124 information for applicant a merit badge application can be approved only by a registered merit badge counsebr.
How will they get their blue card merit badge applications. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Application for merit badge reproduces bsa form 34124 this is a fillable pdf file that allows you to create merit badge application blue cards with names, merit badge names and unit and counselor information. Redwood empire council will be hosting 3 webinars to do the work on this merit badge. Remember to ask your scoutmaster for a blue card prior to starting a merit badge. Merit badge group instruction guide boy scouts of america.
Huntington woods scouts bsa troop 1292 merit badges. As part of the registration process, scouts should let their scoutmaster know they are interested in participating in the class. There are also scoutbook and troopmaster files that can be downloaded for easy. During the merit badge process, who should hold the blue card. Boy scouts of america merit badge counselor information. As far as i know, bsa is still using the blue card form. Turn in your approved application to your unit leader. Merit badge process for scouts parents and unit leaders. Merit badge counselors national capital area council. How scouts will print their blue cards starting friday. Printable merit badge application has your local supply shop run out of blue cards.
This is from the boy scouts, but very applicable to girls also. Print a test page first to ensure correct settings and paper entry. Blue cards must be signed by the scoutmaster of the scouts troop before counselors will sign off on it. You will need to attend all 3 and do the work in the merit badge worksheet linked in the event page. Before beginning to work with a youth, counselors should check the boys merit badge application blue card to ensure it is signed by the unit leader. Be prepared bring paper and pencil and any other needed supplies. Print a blue card merit badge application meritbadgedotorg printable cards printables boy scouts merit badges scout camping cub scouts initials templates boys scouting more information. I believe the confusion is coming from councils no longer printing membership cards. Scoutbook merit badge card single sheet boy scouts of america. You must have a buddy with you scout buddy system at each meeting. Taughannock district downloadable forms, resources and.
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