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<table border><tr BGcolor=yellow><th>[[Image:MeritBadgePLCGuide.PNG|right]] | <table border><tr BGcolor=yellow><th>[[Image:MeritBadgePLCGuide.PNG|right]]Not for the weak, but the Hiking Merit Badge is rewarding and fun if you committed to hard work and success. Show us that you truly have what it takes to be an Eagle Scout. | ||
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![[Patrol Leader Merit Badge Planning Guide|Patrol Activity]] | ![[Patrol Leader Merit Badge Planning Guide|Patrol Activity]] | ||
|BGcolor=lime| GREAT | |BGcolor=lime| GREAT | ||
|Awesome MB to work as a patrol | |Awesome MB to work as a patrol | ||
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![[Virtual Field Trip Planning Guide|Virtual Field Trip]] | ![[Virtual Field Trip Planning Guide|Virtual Field Trip]] | ||
|BGcolor=red| POOR | |BGcolor=red| POOR | ||
|Requires physical presence in | |Requires physical presence in outdoors | ||
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![[Family Activity Merit Badge Planning Guide|Family Activity]] | ![[Family Activity Merit Badge Planning Guide|Family Activity]] | ||
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![[Service Activity Merit Badge Planning Guide|Service Activity]] | ![[Service Activity Merit Badge Planning Guide|Service Activity]] | ||
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|Forest Conservation Project | |Forest Conservation Project | ||
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![[STEM Activity Merit Badge Planning Guide|S.T.E.M. Activity]] | ![[STEM Activity Merit Badge Planning Guide|S.T.E.M. Activity]] | ||
|BGcolor= | |BGcolor=red| POOR | ||
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![[Field Trip Merit Badge Planning Guide|Field Trip]] | ![[Field Trip Merit Badge Planning Guide|Field Trip]] | ||
|BGcolor=lime| GREAT | |BGcolor=lime| GREAT | ||
| | | Six major outdoor hikes | ||
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![[Duty-to-God Merit Badge Planning Guide|Duty-to-God]] | ![[Duty-to-God Merit Badge Planning Guide|Duty-to-God]] | ||
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![[Merit Badge Day Planning Guide|MB Day]] | ![[Merit Badge Day Planning Guide|MB Day]] | ||
|BGcolor=red| POOR | |BGcolor=red| POOR | ||
| | | Six major outdoor hikes | ||
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![[Overnighter Merit Badge Planning Guide|Overnighter]] | ![[Overnighter Merit Badge Planning Guide|Overnighter]] | ||
|BGcolor=lime| GREAT | |BGcolor=lime| GREAT | ||
| | | Six major outdoor hikes | ||
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![[Summer Camp Merit Badge Planning Guide|Summer Camp]] | ![[Summer Camp Merit Badge Planning Guide|Summer Camp]] | ||
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| | | Takes too much away from other camp activities | ||
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= B. Introduction Meeting = | = B. Introduction Meeting = | ||
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Most merit badge activities do best to have a "introduction" meeting where the patrol can discuss how to get started and to plan out their field trips. Send out the activity flyer in advance to use as an meeting agenda. Your scouts will then know what to expect. | Most merit badge activities do best to have a "introduction" meeting where the patrol can discuss how to get started and to plan out their field trips. Send out the activity flyer in advance to use as an meeting agenda. Your scouts will then know what to expect. | ||
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To Earn Eagle Scout Rank, a scout must earn either the [[Hiking Merit Badge Activity Planner|Hiking]], [[Swimming Merit Badge Activity Planner|Swimming]] or [[Cycling Merit Badge Activity Planner|Cycling]] merit badges. | To Earn Eagle Scout Rank, a scout must earn either the [[Hiking Merit Badge Activity Planner|Hiking]], [[Swimming Merit Badge Activity Planner|Swimming]] or [[Cycling Merit Badge Activity Planner|Cycling]] merit badges. | ||
* Many Scout Patrols plan this merit badge around a week-long hi-adventure trek. | |||
== News Flash == | == News Flash == | ||
== | = C. Homework / Prerequisites = | ||
While some scouts may be adept at self-study, others may do better in a small group setting and taking notes on worksheets. You can facilitate discussion by asking them why each of the principles | Assign one or more requirements that the scout can do at home, perhaps as a family activity. | ||
== Personal Conditioning Plan == | |||
This merit badge requires 5 hikes of 10 miles ore more. You will want to get in shape. | |||
* Test your Footware, socks and Blister cream. | |||
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Req #3: Develop a plan for conditioning yourself for 10-mile hikes, and describe how you will increase your fitness for longer hikes.</font></b> | |||
=D. Study Hall Patrol Night = | |||
While some scouts may be adept at self-study, others may do better in a small group setting and taking notes on worksheets. Make an agenda. You can facilitate discussion by asking them why each of the principles introduced here would be relevant. Schedule one or more patrol meetings to work this merit badge. | |||
== | == Pre-Open Gathering Activity == | ||
A gathering activity before the official meeting start is a great way to set a fun theme for the meeting. | |||
* [https://scoutsmarts.com/hiking-merit-badge-guide/ Hiking Done Right] - ScoutSmarts.com - "This guide will help you to master wilderness treks, answer the merit badge worksheet, and earn your Hiking merit badge!" " | |||
* [https://prezi.com/ipldvqs6827x/hiking-merit-badge/ Hiking Merit Badge] - Merit Badge Powerpoint Presentation | |||
== MBC Discussion Group == | |||
* Req #1: Discussion - Hiking Safety and [[First Aid Merit Badge Activity Planner|First Aid]]. | |||
* Req #2: Discussion - Hiking Ethics | |||
* Req #3: Preparation -Create a conditioning plan to get ready | |||
Discussion Resources: | |||
=E. Six Hikes = | |||
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# 5-Mile (Req #4) | |||
# 10-Mile | |||
# 10-Mile | |||
# 10-Mile | |||
# 15-Mile | |||
# 20-Mile (Req #5) | |||
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Req #6: After each of the hikes (or during each hike if on one continuous "trek") in requirements 4 and 5, write a short reflection of your experience. Give dates and descriptions of routes covered, the weather, and any interesting things you saw. It may include something you learned about yourself, about the outdoors, or about others you were hiking with. Share this with your merit badge counselor.</b></font> | |||
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* | * '''[https://boyscouttrail.com/boy-scouts/meritbadges/worksheets/hikingtripplan.pdf Hiking Trip Plan]''' - (BoyScoutTrail.com) | ||
= F. Extra Credit = | |||
[[ | While none of these are actual requirements for this merit badge - they are terrific opportunities to show [[Scout Spirit]], [[Do a Good Turn Daily]] and to have FUN! | ||
# '''[[Activity Reflection]]:''' Use this meeting for scouts to ask questions and to reflect on what they gained personally from this adventure. You can also have a discussion on what future opportunities are here. | # '''[[Activity Reflection]]:''' Use this meeting for scouts to ask questions and to reflect on what they gained personally from this adventure. You can also have a discussion on what future opportunities are here. | ||
# '''Court of Honor Exhibit:''' Pictures, handiwork and other memorabilia from this adventure will make for a great presentation at the next [[Scout Troop]] [[Court of Honor]]. | # '''Court of Honor Exhibit:''' Pictures, handiwork and other memorabilia from this adventure will make for a great presentation at the next [[Scout Troop]] [[Court of Honor]]. | ||
== | == [[Historic Trails of America]] == | ||
* '''[https:// | [[Image:HistoricTrailsAward.gif|thumb]] | ||
The [[Historic Trails of America]] Award brings appreciation to the ideals, principles, and traditions that have made our country strong. Requirements emphasize cooperation between historic societies and Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea Scout units, which should establish a close relationship with a local society as soon as possible when planning a historic activity—most communities have such societies. Their are many options to earning this [https://www.scouting.org/awards/awards-central/historic-trails/ Award]. | |||
== BSA Hiking Guide == | |||
[[Image:BasicHikingGuide.jpg|right]] | |||
* '''[https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/151074276X/maintourvacationA/ The Scouting Guide to Basic Hiking] (2020-Paperback)''': An Officially-Licensed Book of the Boy Scouts of America: 200 Essential Skills for the Great Outdoors. Current Scouts, Scout alumni, and readers interested in the outdoors are provided with time-tested advice on hiking and backpacking in the wilderness. | |||
== Related Merit Badges == | |||
Sometimes it is easier by doing two or more merit badges together as a joint activity: | |||
* [[National Outdoor Awards Program]] | |||
* [[50 Miler Award]] | |||
* [[Nature Merit Badge Activity Planner|Nature]] | |||
* [[Forestry Merit Badge Activity Planner|Forestry]] | |||
* [[Backpacking Merit Badge Activity Planner|Backpacking]] | |||
* [[Camping Merit Badge Activity Planner|Camping]] | |||
* [[Fishing Merit Badge Activity Planner|Fishing]] - Req: Catch & Cook one fish that you caught | |||
* [[Fly-Fishing Merit Badge Activity Planner|Fly-Fishing]] - Req: Catch & Cook one fish that you caught | |||
[[Category:Hiking Merit Badge]] | [[Category:Hiking Merit Badge]] | ||
[[Category:Hiking]] | [[Category:Hiking]] | ||
[[Category:Forestry]] | |||
[[Category:Merit Badge]] | [[Category:Merit Badge]] | ||
[[Category:Patrol Leader]] | [[Category:Patrol Leader]] | ||
[[Category:Patrol Activity]] | [[Category:Patrol Activity]] | ||
[[Category:Scouts BSA]] | [[Category:Scouts BSA]] |
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