good for 1st or 2nd year camper; must be able to swim; bring long pants & a long-sleeved button down shirt that can get wet to inflate clothing.
Camp Easton
 
 
Merit Badges
Scouts should know in advance what merit badges they wish to pursue, what they must do prior to camp, and should have some idea of the time required to complete the work. Scouts should become familiar with the requirements of each merit badge they want to work on by reading the merit badge pamphlet prior to camp.
 

Camp Easton will mail a merit badge schedule to each troop prior to the camp start date.   One hour merit badge classes begin at 9 am, 10 am, 11 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, and 3:30 pm. There are many more classes offered in the morning sessions.

 

 
Merit badges related to the out of doors are available in camp. Those merit badges are described in the Leader Guide Book (and included in this information.) Please read the brief description of each so that Scouts can be guided to those merit badges they have the best chance of completing. The descriptions also mention requirements that should be completed prior to camp.  Merit badge pamphlets are sold in the trading post. However, Scouts will be better prepared if they get pamphlets early enough to pass the prerequisites and study up on the rest.  (Troop 411 has an extensive library and will make a Merit Badge pamphlet shopping trip in mid July. Books will be delivered at least one week before camp.  Orders must be submitted by the July 9th PreCamp Dessert Potluck.)
 
Scouts are encouraged to work on one to three merit badges in a week, depending on their interests, ability, experience, dedication, and enthusiasm.  Information about Easton merit badges can be found at  http://www.doubleknot.com/openrosters/DocDownload.asp?id=28720    (For more information about particular merit badges, you can check “Mr. D's Merit Badge Review” or www.usscouts.org. We will help the newer scouts to choose wisely, but parents should work with their son to make good choices.)
 
Note: Troop 411 boys usually sign up for three or four merit badge classes. Environmental Science takes a lot of time; Art takes very little. It isn’t a contest to complete the most merit badges, but an opportunity to learn new skills & new information and to spend time in the out-of-doors. Some of the merit badges may require additional work to complete all of the requirements.  We will help boys to make good selections.
 
Eagle Quest
New Scouts (Frogs) are strongly encouraged to spend three hours each day in the Eagle Quest program working on advancement skills. This program, specifically designed for the new Scout, emphasizes the learning of skills and scoutcraft required for rank advancement to Tenderfoot, Second Class, or First Class. In addition to Eagle Quest, the Scout will still be able to take one or two easy Merit Badge classes at other times during the day. 
 
  
Merit Badge
Difficulty Level
Other Information
Archery
Difficult  
Cost:$5; Scout must be confident of his skills; prior experience required
Art
Basic
 
Astronomy
Difficult  
night classes; requirements 5b, 6, 9a, & 9d cannot be completed at camp
Basketry
Basic
cost of kits ~ $15 to $20
Black Powder??
Difficult
Minimum age 13; cost: $12
Bird Study
Moderate
Requirement 7b cannot be completed at camp.
Camping*
Moderate
Requirement 9 cannot be completed at camp.
Canoeing
Moderate
must pass Swimmer test; difficult for small Scouts
Environmental Science*
Difficult  
requires dedication; study MB pamphlet in detail
First Aid*
Moderate
Troop 411 does not recommend doing this one at camp.
Fish and Wildlife Management
Moderate
takes some studying
Fishing
Basic
Cooking fish must be done in the unit
Forestry
Moderate
conservation project; need field notebook for sketches
Geology
Moderate
 
Indian Lore
Basic
cost of kits
Leatherwork
Basic
cost of a kit; need Totin’ Chip
Lifesaving
Very difficult
Should have Swimming merit badge; 1a & 1b must be completed before 2-15
Mammal Study
Basic
Complete requirement 3c before arriving at camp
Motor Boating   
Difficult  
advanced swimmers, cost:$20.00; Encouraged to have Swimming, Rowing, Canoeing, Lifesaving, and First Aid merit badges
Nature
Moderate/Difficult
Difficult to complete at camp.
Orienteering
Moderate/Difficult
Complete 7a & 7b before arriving at camp; bring compass
Painting
Basic
 
Pioneering
Moderate
great merit badge; requires project time
Rifle Shooting
Moderate
cost:$10.00; age 13
Rowing
Moderate
Must be a good swimmer & pass the Swimmer test
Sculpture
Basic
cost:$3.00
Shotgun Shooting
Difficult
experience helpful, age 13, cost: $25.00
Small Boat Sailing
Moderate
Age 13; Swimmer level, encouraged to have Swimming, Rowing, Canoeing, Lifesaving, and First Aid merit badges
Soil and Water Conservation
Moderate/Difficult  
conservation project
Swimming*
 
Basic/Moderate  
 
good for 1st or 2nd year camper; must be able to swim & pass Swimmer Test; bring long pants & a long-sleeved button down shirt that can get wet to inflate clothing
Water-skiing
Moderate
age 14, Cost:$25.00
Weather
Moderate
Requirement 8 cannot be completed at camp
Wilderness Survival
Moderate  
requires overnighter; study MB pamphlet in detail
Woodcarving
Easy/Medium
$5 - $7 for kits; need Totin’ Chip
*Required Merit Badge for Eagle
 
Waterfront classes ~ water shoes/aqua sox or water sandals are suggested
 
Other:
·BSA Lifeguard ~ age 14; must have Swimming, Lifesaving, Rowing, & Canoeing Merit Badges
·Instructional Swim
·Mile Swim
·Safe Swim (Adult Class)
·Safety Afloat (Adult Class)
·Snorkeling, BSA ~ age 13 or completed 7th grade
·Kayaking, BSA
·Scuba BSA (additional cost)
 
 
 
 
The Scouts in Troop 411 have chosen to go to Camp Easton in the summer of 2008. This Inland Northwest BSA camp is located on Lake Coeur d’Alene in Idaho, about 325 miles from Carnation.  Camp Easton is located on Gotham Bay (Drum Beater Bay) on the east side of picturesque Lake Coeur d’Alene, considered one of the five most beautiful lakes in the world. Ten miles east of the city of Coeur d’Alene on Interstate 90 take exit #22 south toward Harrison, Highway 97. In a short 12 miles you are there! Camp Easton has 383 acres of forested camp and ¾ miles of beautiful Coeur d’Alene lakefront for your camping enjoyment.
 
6am Sunday July 27 - late afternoon Saturday Aug 2
 
Pre-Camp Dessert Wednesday, July 9 at 7 pm probably at the Red Barn
 
Packing List Packing List for Summer Camp.doc 
 
Choosing Classes: Scouts should look at the list of merit badge classes below as well as the description of Eagle Quest.  Print out the Scout Goals 2008.doc  form, fill it out, and submit it to Mr. Denison by Wednesday, July 9th. 
 
Scout Goals 2008.doc 
 
Payment total: $245
 
Please give your payments to Kristi Bergquist or Jerry Wattier.  Write the Scout's name and "Summer Camp 08" on the memo line of the check.
 
EVERYONE fills out a Class 1 medical form every year or reviews the past one and signs it with a new date if the medical information is still correct.  The Class 2 form is valid for 36 months and is for everyone under age 40.  The Class 3 form is required for Scouters 40 or older and for everyone participating on a High Adventure; it is valid for 12 months.
 
Class 1 & 2 medical forms  http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34414.pdf
Class 3 medical form  http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34412.pdf
 
 

 


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