If youve qualified for the 2 star navigation challenge certificate, you can automatically earn this badge. The competitive sport began when the first competition was held for swedish military officers on 28 may 1893 at. The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. Original 57 merit badges of the boy scouts of america scouting portal soon after the introduction of merit badges, the ranks of life, star, and eagle were created to recognize the earning of merit badges. Orienteering began not as a sport, but as a way to find your way in unknown territory, using maps and compass. Each merit badge has a pamphlet booklet associated with it. This may be during the running of the course you set up for requirement 8. All requirements are current as listed in the 2019 scouts bsa requirements book. Scouts learn to navigate with a map and compass while working on the orienteering merit badge.
The pamphlets contain requirements, introductory information and supplemental reference text. Things to remember to bring for this merit badge class. The exact requirements have changed over the years. In the next few years, a few orienteering clubs began to appear. And they get to participate in orienteering events. Scouts who utilize the orienteering merit badge pamphlet will find all they need to be prepared ahead of the class. In the height of my geocaching days, i learned of orienteering. If this has been discussed before, i apologize, but i couldnt find it anywhere. The following links may be helpful in preparing troop leadership for presenting some orienteering training and for preparing a troop for their first orienteering experience. Tips for navigating the orienteering merit badge leaders, magazine, merit badge clinic, merit badges, scouts bsa, scouts bsa leadership orienteering is a highenergy sport in which the map is more important than the compass and your brain is more valuable than your brawn. Orienteering is the sport of navigation often held in unfamiliar terrainusing a map and compass. Orienteering is also a recognized sport at the olympic games, and thousands of people participate in the sport each year in local clubs and competitions.
Offered only in 2010, the historical merit badge program, part of the boy scouts of. Show that you know first aid for the types of injuries that could occur while orienteering, including cuts, scratches, blisters, snakebite, insect stings, tick bites, heat and cold reactions sunburn, heatstroke, heat exhaustion, hypothermia, and dehydration. I took myself down to the boy scout council and purchased this book. The usof pages also contain information for contacting orienteering clubs in other parts of the country. They are reproduced in part here under fair use as a resource for scouts. See the complete merit badge series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles.
See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Explain the following terms and tell when you would use them. Original 57 merit badges boy scouts of america wikipedia. In 1974, the orienteering merit badge was introduced. A few years later, however, i did get into orienteering a bit.
Orienteering is a longtime component of scouting programs such as the boy scouts of america and other scouting groups. The boy scouts of america has a merit badge for orienteering. Note that this statement, merit badges are never totally retired if you can find a counselor, find a book that has the requirements, and find the badge, you can earn some that are not officially listed right now. Orienteering merit badge helps and documents scouter mom. Merit badge in 1974, the orienteering merit badge was introduced. Learn about the map colours and common symbols used on an orienteering map.
Hypothermia,dehydration, explain to your counselor why you should be able to identify poisonous plants and poisonous animals that are found in. Scoutingbsaorienteering merit badge wikibooks, open books. The links below direct to the specific merit badge and its requirements as well as links to resources like the scoutmaster bucky meirt badge workbook and class preparation pages as well as the scoutmaster bucky merit badge history pages. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. It is much, much more than pacing back and forth between markers in camp. The merit badge book series by multiple authors includes books atomic energy merit badge, whitewater merit badge, textile merit badge pamphlets sl3344, and several more.
U boy scouts of america orienteering merit badge pamphlet 2008 printing. Of all merit badge pamphlets and other helpful scouting materials and supplies. Lesson plan for teaching the boy scout merit badge. Enhancing our youths competitive edge through merit badges. Scoutingbsaorienteering merit badge wikibooks, open. Set up a score orienteering course with at least 12 control points and a time limit of at. Feb 22, 2011 orienteering requirements show that you know first aid for the types of injuries that could occur while orienteering, including cuts, scratches, blisters, snak slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. The actual term orienteering was first used in 1886 at the swedish military academy karlberg and meant the crossing of unknown land with the aid of a map and a compass. If you feel like youre orienteering knowledge base has some holes in it, i definitely recommend this book. Orienteering merit badge pamphlet boy scouts of america.
Tell why you must consider declination when using map and compass together. Scoutingbsaorienteering merit badge wikibooks, open books for. Orienteering merit badge, painting merit badge, personal fitness merit badge. An official boy scouts of america merit badge pamphlet has been created for the bsa by topic authorities for each merit badge. Show how to measure distances on a map using an orienteering compass. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as cds or access codes. Apr 01, 2019 scouts learn to navigate with a map and compass while working on the orienteering merit badge.
The history of orienteering begins in the late 19th century in sweden, where it originated as military training. Orienteering is a longtime component of scouting programs such as the boy scouts of america. Requirement 10 teach orienteering techniques to your patrol, troop or post. Merit badge book, notebook, pencil, paper, compass, reports on completed courses, homework, notes in regard to the completion of requirement 10. Orienteering is the sport of navigation with map and compass. As we are in the 21st century and we have boys bring ipads to troop meetings with cookbooks, meritbadge worksheets, bsa handbook, etc. An orienteering enthusiast since his college days, vierow offered five tips for teaching the badge. Merit badge index list of merit badges scoutmaster bucky. At the start of the new year, scouts who are beginning must use only the new requirements.
Orienteering merit badge and merit badge history page orienteering merit badge specifics. Reviewing the merit badge pamphlet prior to attending and doing preparation work will insure that scouts get the most out of these class opportunities. Orienteering is an international sport and to solve the language barrier there are official symbols used to provide clues. Orienteering merit badge workbook page 2 of 11,orienteering scout s name. The requirements to this merit badge are ed by the boy scouts of america. If you need help finding a counselor, ask one of the troops adult leaders. Orienteering bsa merit badge series mass market paperback january 1, 2010 4.
A courteous response, was received at the time, and in 2004 the merit badge book and requirements were revised after over two years of additional effort by ralph courtney of the north texas orienteering. The 3 badge names shown in bold are currently in use and available for scouts to earn. See more ideas about merit badge, boy scouts and boy scouts merit badges. Orienteering maps with sample courses and control descriptions. The orienteering merit badge book has more information about. Orienteering merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. Learn what orienteering is, how to orienteer, and where to find an event to practice your skills. History and facts about orienterring how orienteering began. Merit badges are awards earned by members of the boy scouts of america, based on activities. A scout can purchase pamphlets from bsa, find them in a troop library, or oftentimes check them out from a public library.
Orienteering, 1973, 2003, 2008, 12,249, orienteering. This badge was developed in collaboration with the us orienteering federation and 2 introduces scouts to the sport of orienteering that arose in europe during the early 20th century. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Show a topographic map with magnetic northsouth lines. Orienteering merit badge class preparation page scoutmaster.
History of orienteering list of orienteering events. Orienteering merit badge workbook page 2 of 11, orienteering scout s name. Although some troops tend to emphasize the use of compass bearings and. After each event, write a report with 1 a copy of the master map and control description sheet, 2 a copy of. Us boy scout 1st class orienteering req attackpoint. Find official boy scouts of america merit badges and insignia for every programs rank achievements. Orienteering requirements show that you know first aid for the types of injuries that could occur while orienteering, including cuts, scratches, blisters, snak slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. The scout must also measure the height of objects, such as trees, using simple trigonometry. This pamphlet guides scouts through earning their orienteering merit badge, where scouts will learn to use a compass and a highly detailed map to learn to navigate to various checkpoints on an unfamiliar course. Orienteering merit badge library by boy scouts of america and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. For example, the chemistry merit badge is best obtained after taking high school chemistry. The merit badge counselor certifies completion of requirements and the merit badge patch is presented at a court of honor or troop meeting. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want.
Orienteering merit badge is based on sport orienteering and modern requirements were developed along those lines. This is a march 1995 letter sent to bsa by the united states orienteering federation in regard to the 1993 version of the merit badge pamphlet. Click download or read online button to get merit badge series book now. This merit badge pamphlet is one in a series of more than 100 covering. Its also the subject of one of scoutings more popular merit badges ranked 36th of 6 merit badges in 2015. Collecting merit badges international scouting collectors. This book does as excellent job of outlining basic strategy and helps you make sure you have your head right while youre out there, and if youre not aware, orienteering is definitely a thinking sport. Its a sport for everyone and beginners are always welcome.
A scout can begin taking merit badges as soon as they join a troop, but no merit badges are required for advancement until reaching first. Merit badge series download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Otherwise, heres what you need to do to earn this badge. The merit badge pamphlet is a wealth of information that can make earning a merit badge a lot easier. Bsa family life merit badge book for sale online ebay. Adults in some councils could earn merit badges and become eagle scouts up until 1965. This workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Its easy to learn and a fun way to exercise your body and mind as you enjoy the outdoors. At first, any scout or scouter could work on merit badges and advance to eagle. Scoutbook boy scouts orienteering merit badge requirements. List of merit badges scouts bsa boy scouts of america scoutmaster bucky. The clues below are brief and are to be used as a guide. Outlines requirements for pursuing a merit badge in map reading and plotting coordinates.
Merit badge blue card properly filled out and signed off by your scoutmaster. Public bsa merit badges boy scout troop 468 largo, florida. If a new edition of a merit badge pamphlet is introduced with updated requirements after the scouts bsa requirements book has been released, a scout who is starting the badge may choose to follow either set of requirements until the end of the year. January, 20 requirements for the orienteering merit badge.
They investigate what the various symbols and markings on a map represent. The bsa first class rank requires that scouts complete a onemile orienteering course by using a map and compass. Orienteering merit badge information for scouts and leaders. Orienteering scout s name,heatstroke,heat exhaustion. During various times in scoutings history, you had to be at least second class to work on merit badges, and at other times, you had to be at least first class.