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While some camps limit the badge to older Scouts, there really is no reason the typical scout patrol can plan and do this as a very fun group activity. | |||
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|BGcolor=lime| GREAT | |BGcolor=lime| GREAT | ||
| | | Several cool field trip activities | ||
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| | | Usually a outdoor multi-day event | ||
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|BGcolor=lime| GREAT | |BGcolor=lime| GREAT | ||
| | | Many scout camps have really cool venues - Call ahead. | ||
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Outdoor rock climbing combines many essential scouting skills and values into one incredible activity. Help your scouts develop technical skills and athletic ability while undertaking serious responsibility and teamwork roles to complete the Climbing Merit Badge. | |||
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== News Flash == | == News Flash == | ||
* [https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/08/climbing-merit-badge-faqs/ Tour Your Scouts to New Heights with Climbing] - (Scouting Magazine 2018) | |||
* [https://troop505.wordpress.com/2010/12/08/troop-505-vertical-edge-climbing-overnighter-planning-dec-8/ Troop 505 Overnighter Climibng Clinic] - | |||
= C. Homework / Prerequisites = | = C. Homework / Prerequisites = | ||
Assign one or more requirements that the scout can do at home, perhaps as a family activity. | Assign one or more requirements that the scout can do at home, perhaps as a family activity. | ||
== Practice Climbing Knots == | |||
* Req #7: Demonstration - Climber Knots Test | |||
** Figure eight on a bight | |||
** Figure eight follow-through | |||
** Water knot | |||
** Double fisherman's knot (Grapevine knot) | |||
=D. Study Hall Patrol Night = | =D. Study Hall Patrol Night = | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
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* Req #5: Discussion - Verbal Signals | * Req #5: Discussion - Verbal Signals | ||
Discussion Resources: | <p>Discussion Resources: | ||
* [https://scoutermom.com/19187/climbing-merit-badge-helps-and-documents/ Climbing Merit Badge Helps and Documents] - (ScouterMom.com) | |||
* [http://www.scoutmasterbucky.com/Scoutmaster-Bucky-Merit-Badges-Climbing-ClassPrep.htm Climbing Merit Badge Helps] - (ScoutmasterBucky.com) | |||
== Climbers Knot Exercises == | == Climbers Knot Exercises == | ||
'''See [http://bsa55.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/climbingknots-1.pdf How to tie BSA Climbing Knots]''' - (Troop 55 BSA) | |||
* Req #6: Demonstration - Rope Exercise | * Req #6: Demonstration - Rope Exercise | ||
* Req #7: Demonstration - Climber Knots Test | * Req #7: Demonstration - Climber Knots Test | ||
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<b>Req #8: Harnesses.</b> Correctly put on a commercially made climbing harness. | <br><b>Req #3: Present yourself properly dressed:</b> for belaying, climbing, and rappelling | ||
** (i.e., appropriate clothing, footwear, and a helmet; rappellers and can also wear gloves). | |||
<br><b>Req #8: Harnesses.</b> | |||
** Correctly put on a commercially made climbing harness. | |||
<br><b>Req #9: Belaying.</b> Do the following: | <br><b>Req #9: Belaying.</b> Do the following: | ||
** Explain the importance of belaying climbers and rappellers and when it is necessary. | ** Explain the importance of belaying climbers and rappellers and when it is necessary. | ||
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# '''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]]. | ||
* Climbing is not a sport that requires tremendous muscular strength, it demands mental toughness and the willingness to practice hard to master a set of skills. The adventure of climbing can also provide a new way to enjoy the outdoors. | |||
== [[Climb On Safely]] == | |||
* '''[https://www.scouting.org/outdoor-programs/cope/climb-on-safely/ Climb On Safely]''' - Climb On Safely is the Boy Scouts of America’s procedure for organizing BSA climbing/rappelling activities at a natural site or a specifically designed facility such as a climbing wall or tower. All unit-sponsored/planned climbing activities, regardless of where they are held, fall under Climb On Safely. This applies to a single unit or multiple units that may be participating in a joint unit climbing activity. Tour leaders are responsible for making sure all points of Climb On Safely are followed. Unit committee chairs and local councils must ensure that an adult on the tour has taken Climb On Safely training. | |||
** [https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/Outdoor%20Program/pdf/430-500_BelayOn_WB.pdf BSA BelayOn Scout Manual] - | |||
** [https://i9peu1ikn3a16vg4e45rqi17-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/CaveSafelyCaveSoftly.pdf BSA Cave Safely Manual] | |||
** [https://i9peu1ikn3a16vg4e45rqi17-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/CanyoneeringSafely.pdf BSA Canyoneering Safely] - | |||
** [https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/LocalCouncil_COPE_and_Climbing_Committee.pdf BSA Resources for Council COPE & Climbing Committee] - | |||
== Profession Climbing Guides == | |||
There are many climbing clubs and facilities that love to teach Climbing Merit Badge to Scouts BSA. | |||
* [https://www.devilslakeclimbingguides.com/trips/scouting/climbing-merit-badge Devils Climbing Guides] -Our two-day curriculum gives Scouts with little to no climbing experience the opportunity to learn essential climbing skills and prove competency with the requirements of the Rock Climbing merit badge. | |||
* [https://californiarockguides.com/boy-scouts-rock-climbing/ California Rock Guides] - We have a long history with the Boy Scouts of America. Owner Tim Keating got his start in mountaineering through his Venture Crew in Southern California. Owner JB Brown got his start in climbing through Troop 599 where he earned his Eagle Scout in 1996. Because of these ties, SWS has been providing group trips for not just rock climbing but also mountaineering, backcountry skiing and more. | |||
* [https://www.rockcityclimbing.com/groups/scouting Rock City Climbing Gym] - Outdoor Climbing Merit Badge starts with two indoor 2-hour sessions followed by a full day at a local SoCal outdoor rock venue. | |||
* [https://joshuatreerockclimbing.com/sem8.html Rock Climbing School for Scouts] - Held all outdoors at [[Joshua Tree National Park]]. | |||
== Scout Council Climbing Resources== | |||
Climbing is a popular scouting activity - most local councils have a well-developed program and facilities to aid your patrol on this: | |||
* [https://svmbc.org/svmbc/activities/climbing/chesebrough-climbing-tower/ Chesebrough Climbing Tower]- Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council | |||
* [http://www.delmarvacouncil.org/rodney-scout-reservation/climbing-rappelling/70350 Rodney Scout Reservation] - Includes Night Climbing (in the dark with headlamps & glow sticks) | |||
* [https://longspeakbsa.org/programs/camps-camping/ben-delatour-scout-ranch/bdsr-activities/ Ben Delatour Scout Ranch] - Pancake Base Camp utilizes the unique and dramatic rock formations of BDSR, instead of artificial climbing towers, to instruct participants in four different programs: scrambling, climbing merit badge, advanced climbing and adult climb. | |||
== Outlandish Scout Climbing Adventures == | |||
Over the years, various scout troops have discovered some incredible places for spectacular Climbing Merit Badge work | |||
* [http://alaskascoutingadventures.org/ Alaska Scouting Adventures] - Chilkoot High Adventure Base International Wilderness Leadership School with the Great Alaska Council Boy Scouts of America and the International Wilderness Leadership School | |||
* [[Joshua Tree National Park]] - (Top destination for California scouts) Hidden Valley is a self-guiding, one-mile loop trail that winds among massive boulders through what was believed to be a legendary cattle rustlers' hideout. It is one of the most popular and scenic hiking trails in Joshua Tree National Park. The area is also a popular rock-climbing area. Many visitors enjoy just watching the climbers in action. | |||
* [https://www.mountainproject.com/area/112837543/lava-tube Lava Tubes Rock Climbing] - (Spelunking) - A volcanic cave underground with short, highly featured overhung routes on very sharp rock. Be prepared to brush dust off your cloths, gear and holds (bring a brush). Crash pads would be ideal, though a top rope can be set where the hole in the ceiling is, in the center of the cave's largest room. | |||
* [https://www.hikespeak.com/trails/craters-of-the-moon-caves-trail/ ''Boy Scout Cave'' - Craters of the Moon National Monument] - The entrances to Boy Scout Cave is so small you have to crawl inside and barely have room to stand. The final tunnel on the trail, Beauty Cave, has a walk-in entrance leading to an intensely dark corridor. | |||
== Related Merit Badges == | == Related Merit Badges == | ||
