BSA Merit Badge Programs
Current Merit Badge
BSA SCOUT MERIT BADGE: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Saturday, March 22 Pollution Workshop at Rancocas 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Sunday, April 13 Ecology Workshop and Invasive Removal at Rancocas 12:30 to 4 PM
Independent assignments: Requirements 3C, 3E, and 6, see our Google Classroom for further instructions. You will be invited after registering.
Is your scout looking to complete their BSA Environmental Science badge? Our certified merit badge counselors have backgrounds in the environmental science field. The workshops use real-life scenarios to develop a better understanding of some of today’s issues and challenges, as well as some of the successes. This is a comprehensive badge with meaningful content and a manageable workload. Please talk to us before considering this as a first badge. Participants must attend both workshops and complete all activities--most requirements will be done together--at least in part. Scouts will be invited to our Google classroom, where additional virtual lessons/discussions take place. Parents should take the time to explore the Google classroom and assignments with their scout as soon as they receive their invite. Cost: $50/per scout. Register at BSA ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE. For questions/information, contact meritbadges@rancocasnaturecenter.org.
Saturday, March 22 Pollution Workshop at Rancocas 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Sunday, April 13 Ecology Workshop and Invasive Removal at Rancocas 12:30 to 4 PM
Independent assignments: Requirements 3C, 3E, and 6, see our Google Classroom for further instructions. You will be invited after registering.
Is your scout looking to complete their BSA Environmental Science badge? Our certified merit badge counselors have backgrounds in the environmental science field. The workshops use real-life scenarios to develop a better understanding of some of today’s issues and challenges, as well as some of the successes. This is a comprehensive badge with meaningful content and a manageable workload. Please talk to us before considering this as a first badge. Participants must attend both workshops and complete all activities--most requirements will be done together--at least in part. Scouts will be invited to our Google classroom, where additional virtual lessons/discussions take place. Parents should take the time to explore the Google classroom and assignments with their scout as soon as they receive their invite. Cost: $50/per scout. Register at BSA ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE. For questions/information, contact meritbadges@rancocasnaturecenter.org.
SCOUTING AMERICA MERIT BADGE: CHEMISTRY (a Two-Day Workshop)
Saturday, February 1 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Saturday, February 8 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Join Rancocas certified Merit Badge counselors for this revamped two-day workshop incorporating the updated Scouting BSA 2024 requirements. The chemistry badge explores how substances react with each other, how they change, how certain forces connect molecules, and how molecules are made. Scouts must be able to attend both sessions, will be expected to complete requirement 7B on their own, and participate fully in the workshop. Most appropriate for scouts ages 13 and above. Cost: $40/per scout.
Register MERIT-CHEMISTRY-2-DAYS
This form must be completed as part of the registration process. Link
Questions? email education@rancocasnaturecenter.org
SCOUTING AMERICA MERIT BADGE: TEXTILES (a One-Day Workshop)
Sunday, January 26 11 AM to 4 PM
Learn about the fine points of outdoor gear by taking the Textile Merit Badge with Rancocas accredited counselors. There is an old Scandinavian saying: “There is no such thing as bad weather-- only bad clothing choices.” When you learn about various fibers, fabrics and their properties, you’ll be able to make better choices about your outdoor clothing and gear. Additionally, a better understanding of weaving and other fiber crafts, increases your important survival skills. A certified Merit Badge counselor together with specialist colleagues will lead you through the requirements for this badge in a one-day outdoor workshop. Bring a bagged lunch. Cost: $40/per scout (includes materials for weaving). Register for Rancocas Nature Center Class HERE: SCOUT MERIT TEXTILES
This form must be completed as part of the registration process. Link
Questions? email education@rancocasnaturecenter.org
Merit Badges Offered
Below are merit badges that we can do for a troop as a private program and periodically are offered publicly to individual scouts. Check back for updates on the current ones being offered as well as any new merit badges. Please complete the program booking request form, if you have an interest in booking one of these merit badges for your troop.
- Bird Study
- Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Nature
- Reptiles and Amphibians
- Soil and Water Conservation
- Textiles
Please email meritbadges@rancocasnaturecenter.org with any questions.