Merit Badge List

This list contains all Merit Badges in alphabetical order that are offered at Cherokee Scout Reservation. The Merit Badge name is listed first, followed by the Program Area. Eagle Required Merit Badges are listed in red. Click here to see a list of Merit Badges organized by Program Area...

A small cost for materials is required for many merit badges to cover the cost of kits for projects. These kits are available from the trading post. Prices listed below are subject to change without notice and do not include 7% sales tax. If the scout prefers, he may buy supplies from a distributor before coming to camp or use personal items that fulfill the skill requirement.

Archaeology - Ecology & Conservation

Scouts will learn how we reconstruct the past from artifacts. They will participate in a mock dig at camp.

Prerequisite:  Complete requirement 11 prior to camp.

Session #

Times

Period(s)

201

10:00-10:50

Session 2

501

3:00-3:50

Session 5

Archery - Shooting Sports

Must be a 3rd year camper. Physical strength and stamina required to pull back bow. (Requires an arrow kit at $4.00). This is an afternoon class.

Session #

Times

Period(s)

412

2:00-2:50

Session 4

508

3:00-3:50

Session 5

613

4:00-4:50

Session 6

Art - Handicraft

Drawing or artistic experience recommended. Scouts will learn how to express their ideas and tell a story using pictures. Chances to paint, draw, and sketch ($8.00 for supplies).

Session #

Times

Period(s)

104

9:00-9:50

Session 1

404

2:00-2:50

Session 4

Astronomy - Ecology & Conservation
Astronomy meets each day of the week. It also has an evening workshop that meets Monday - Wednesday. Scouts will need to bring camping equipment for an overnighter on Tuesday to complete requirements 5a and 8a. The concepts covered in Astronomy are age appropriate for an eighth-grader. Scouts must be a second-year camper to take this badge.

Session #

Times

Period(s)

304

11:00-11:50

Session 3

This class also meets Monday-Wednesday evening for night-time observation workshops.

Athletics - Health & Fitness
Physical strength and stamina required. Scouts learn how to train for sports. They also learn the duties of the officials. Scouts must qualify in the 50 yard dash, standing long jump, and other track and field events based on their weight.

Prerequisites:  Requirement 1 should be completed prior to camp.

Session #

Times

Period(s)

409

2:00-2:50

Session 4


Auto Mechanics

 Auto mechanics merit badge will be a three hour session. Scouts must be thirteen years old to participate. Scouts will be exposed to the internal workings of combustion engines. Participants will also learn how to change their oil, check fluid levels, replace fuses, and change car batteries. Topics covered also include washing, waxing, and interior maintenance. Scouts will learn to check tire pressure, engage a jack, and change a tire. Scouts will learn the importance of tire maintenance and rotating tires. Exposure to engine lubrication, cooling systems, fuel systems, transmission drives, electrical systems, passenger restraints and braking will also be covered during the week. Expect to get your hands greasy. Scouts should come to camp with old clothes including long pants and long-sleeved shirts. These items will get dirty.

Session #

Times

Period(s)

183

9:00 - 11:50am

Sessions 1, 2 and 3

483

2:00 - 4:50pm

Sessions 4, 5 and 6

Backpacking - Scoutcraft

Scouts need to bring their backpack packed with the necessary equipment for a backpacking trip.

Prerequisites: Requirements 8c, 9, 10, and 11 should be completed prior to camp.

Session #

Times

Period(s)

110

9:00-9:50

Session 1

Basketry - Handicraft

Excellent merit badge for young Scouts who will use weaving skills to make a basket and a stool. Requires dexterity. ($11.50 for stool kit and $5.00 to $6.00 for the basket kit).

Session #

Times

Period(s)

204

10:00-10:50

Session 2

505

3:00-3:50

Session 5

Bird Study - Ecology & Conservation

This class requires several lengthy hikes to observe birds.  Scouts will have to identify 20 different species of birds.  Although they may not be able to complete this requirement at camp, they will gain the skills necessary to finish this requirement at home.

Session #

Times

Period(s)

101

9:00-9:50

Session 1

Camping - Scoutcraft

Required for Eagle. Requires an overnight camping trip. Scouts should bring appropriate camping equipment (Backpack, tent, sleeping bag, flashlight, water bottle, and mess kit)

Prerequisites:
Requirements 7 and 9 should be completed prior to camp.

Session #

Times

Period(s)

111

9:00-9:50

Session 1

313

11:00-11:50

Session 3

411

2:00-2:50

Session 4

611

4:00-4:50

Session 6

Canoeing - Aquatics

Two-hour session. Physical strength and stamina required. Good merit badge to introduce boating and is less difficult than rowing. Highly recommended that CPR instruction be completed prior to camp.

Prerequisite:
Swimming Merit Badge & completion of the swimmer’s test.

Session #

Times

Period(s)

172

9:00-10:50

Sessions 1 & 2

472

2:00-3:50

Sessions 4 & 5

Cherokee Catfish
Cherokee catfish program is designed for beginners and weak swimmers who need endurance and stamina prior to working on swimming merit badge. The program is based on the aquatic requirements for 2nd and 1st class rank. Upon completion young men will be prepared to take swimming merit badge. This is probably a very good class for younger/smaller scouts (FROGS).  This program is a one hour session and is open to all Scouts that need to improve their basic swimming skills.

Session #

Times

Period(s)

100

9:00-9:50

Session 1

200 10:00-10:50 Session 2
303 11:00-11:50 Session 3
400 2:00-2:50 Session 4
500 3:00-3:50 Session 5

601

4:00-4:50

Session 6

Climbing - High Adventure

Climbing merit badge will be offered twice a day. The first session will run from 9:00 to 12:00 noon. The afternoon session will begin at 2:00 and end at 5:00. Scouts must be at least 13-years-old before January 1, 2006, and have a physical exam within the last 12 months to take the merit badge. Scouts must complete physical form #34412 (Class 3). Scouts will need to wear soft-soled tennis shoes. Scouts will have the opportunity to climb on real rock at a local state park on Friday. Scouts do not have to go on the trip to complete the merit badge if the Scout completes requirements on the tower. The trip will last all day. Scouts will miss their other sessions and are responsible for making up missed activities. Lunch will be provided on the trip. Unit leaders will be asked to assist with transportation to an off-site location for the Friday climbing trip.

Session #

Times

Period(s)

182

9:00-12:00

Sessions 1, 2, and 3

482

2:00-5:00

Sessions 4, 5, and 6

Cooking - Scoutcraft
 (Two hour session) Scouts will plan and prepare 6 meals during camp. Scouts will spend their lunch time in the Scoutcraft area to provide enough time for meal preparation and proper clean up.  Scouts will visit the local grocery store to develop a price list. Scouts will not be able to complete requirement 7 and 8 at camp; it should be done after completing all the other requirements at camp. Cooking merit badge is recommended for second year campers. First year scouts should not take cooking merit badge.

Session #

Times

Period(s)

274

10:00-11:50

Sessions 2 & 3

Project COPE

Session #

Times

Period(s)

901

9:00-4:50

Sessions 1-6

Emergency Preparedness - Health & Fitness

Required for Eagle (Alternate). Much written material and skills to master. Familiarity with knots extremely important. Recommended for older Scouts.

Prerequisites:  Requirement 8 may be completed prior to camp. First Aid merit badge
NOTE: Scouts may not work on First Aid and Emergency Preparedness merit badge simultaneously.

Session #

Times

Period(s)

206

10:00-10:50

Session 2

407

2:00-2:50

Session 4

608

4:00-4:50

Session 6

Environmental Science - Ecology & Conservation

Two-hour session.  Requires daily nature observations and written work.  Due to the amount of material covered, this class covers a great deal of complex material relatively quickly.  THIS CLASS IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR FIRST OR SECOND YEAR CAMPERS.

Prerequisites: Scouts will need to complete requirements 3e and 3f prior to camp.

Session #

Times

Period(s)

175

9:00-10:50

Sessions 1 & 2

271

10:00-11:50

Sessions 2 & 3

474

2:00-3:50

Sessions 4 & 5

571

3:00-4:50

Sessions 5 & 6

Fire Safety Merit Badge - Health & Fitness

Recommended for Older Scouts. They will learn how to safely use fuels, the components of fire, and how to safely react to fire emergencies. Chemical and physical properties will be discussed, so Scouts should have a strong science background.

Prerequisites: Scouts should complete requirement # 11 before camp.

When the Merit Badge is offered:

Session #

Times

Period(s)

109

9:00-9:50

Session 1

410

2:00-2:50

Session 4

First Aid - Health & Fitness

Required for Eagle. Covers a great deal of material and skills. Highly recommended that CPR instruction (requirement 3c) be completed prior to camp.

Prerequisites:  Requirement 2b may be completed prior to camp.
Completed the first aid requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class

NOTE: Scouts may not work on First Aid and Emergency Preparedness merit badge simultaneously.

Session #

Times

Period(s)

107

9:00-9:50

Session 1

207

10:00-10:50

Session 2

311

11:00-11:50

Session 3

408

2:00-2:50

Session 4

506

3:00-3:50

Session 5

609

4:00-4:50

Session 6

Fishing - Aquatics

Two-hour session. Scouts should bring a fishing pole or rod and reel with bait and tackle.

Session #

Times

Period(s)

174

9:00-10:50

Session 1 & 2

Fish & Wildlife Management - Ecology & Conservation

This is a good badge for younger scouts. Some written work. Requires a conservation project. Scouts should bring old shoes to wear while working on project.

Session #

Times

Period(s)

401

2:00-2:50

Session 4

Fly Fishing - Aquatics

Three-hour session. Scouts should bring their own rod and reel. They will also need to bring money to purchase materials for making flies.

Prerequisites:  Scout should complete requirement 8 prior to camp.

Session #

Times

Period(s)

485

2:00-5:00

All Afternoon (Farmer Lake)

Forestry - Ecology & Conservation

Requires a leaf collection. Scouts should bring a notebook in which to mount the leaves.   Scouts will also take several hikes during class to different areas of the camp for observations. 

Prerequisites:  Scouts may requirement 5 prior to coming to camp.

Session #

Times

Period(s)

305

11:00-11:50

Session 3

FROGS Program
(Fundamental Requirements of Good Scouting)

The F.R.O.G.S. program is designed for Scouts who have just joined a troop and need to work on their rank requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks.  It is a half-day program, with one session in the morning and one session in the afternoon. Scouts will be able to sign up for only one session. This will give Scouts the opportunity to work on merit badges either in the morning or afternoon, depending on when he signs up for the F.R.O.G.S. program.
 

Session #

Times

Period(s)

199

9:00-11:50

Session 1-3

499

2:00-4:50

Session 4-6

Geology - Ecology & Conservation

Requires researching many resources.

 

Session #

Times

Period(s)

202

10:00-10:50

Session 2

Indian Lore - Handicraft

Recommended for all Scouts. Gives you a chance to learn about American history from a different perspective. Scouts will learn about Native American life, games, and crafts. (Cost of kits vary greatly, maximum cost $18.00)

Session #

Times

Period(s)

307

11:00-11:50

Session 3

405

2:00-2:50

Session 4

Journalism - Handicraft

Requires a lot of writing and creativity. Scouts will learn about journalism and get a chance to interview, write articles, and make cartoons. Scouts will also visit the office of the Caswell Messenger Newspaper.

Session #

Times

Period(s)

310

11:00-11:50

Session 3

 Leatherwork - Handicraft

Good for young Scouts who will learn about leather and its uses. They will make a useful knife pouch ($7.00 for leather kits)

Session #

Times

Period(s)

105

9:00-9:50

Session 1

205

10:00-10:50

Session 2

504

3:00-3:50

Session 5