by Troop 260 | Jun 10, 2018 | Badges
Mining has been an important part of our nation since the 19th century. Today, the industry employs 3 million Americans, directly and indirectly, and is a major contributor to the global mining landscape. This merit badge covers the history of mining, explores the...
by Troop 260 | Jun 10, 2018 | Badges
Law Earning this merit badge enables a Scout to learn about the history and kinds of laws, the purpose and methods of law enforcement, consumer protection agencies, emerging law, and careers in the legal profession. Requirements & Worksheets Complete details and...
by Troop 260 | Jun 10, 2018 | Badges
Geocaching The word geocache is a combination of “geo,” which means “earth,” and “cache,” which means “a hiding place.” Geocaching describes a hiding place on planet Earth – a hiding place you can find using a GPS...
by Troop 260 | Jun 10, 2018 | Badges
Game Design The Game Design merit badge gives Scouts the opportunity to design and prototype a game. The game can be electronic, athletic, tabletop, or a pen and paper game. So this badge will appeal to all sorts of youth – from the one who makes up his own...
by Troop 260 | Jun 10, 2018 | Badges
First Aid First aid – caring for injured or ill persons until they can receive professional medical care – is an important skill for every Scout. With some knowledge of first aid, a Scout can provide immediate care and help to someone who is hurt or who...
by Troop 260 | Jun 9, 2018 | Badges
Family Life The family is the basic unit of society and is important to both individuals and communities. The world is rapidly changing, making today’s society much more complex than ever before. As Scouts earn this merit badge, they will realize why it is...
