Class Schedule - Youth

1.5 hrs (+13 or pre-approval) - Climbing (MB) Time: 9:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 7 Recommended for Order Scouts. 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.

1.5 hrs. - Lifesaving (MB) Time: 9:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Minimum Age: 12 Seats Available: 8 Recommended to have Swimming MB. No Boy Scout will ignore a plea for help. However, the desire to help is of little use unless one knows how to give the proper aid. The main purpose of the Lifesaving merit badge is to prepare Scouts to assist those involved in water accidents, teaching them the basic knowledge of rescue techniques, the skills to perform them, and the judgment to know when and how to act so that they can be prepared for emergencies.

Archery (MB) Time: 9:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 4 Archery is a fun way for Scouts to exercise minds as well as bodies, developing a steady hand, a good eye, and a disciplined mind. This merit badge can provide a thorough introduction to those who are new to the bow and arrow—but even for the experienced archer, earning the badge can help to increase the understanding and appreciation of archery.

Basketry (MB) Time: 9:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 8 Basketry is a handy skill for a Scout. A basket can be a sturdy companion on campouts, carrying clothes snugly and efficiently, holding potatoes and corn for roasting over a campfire, or carrying the day's fishing catch back to camp for dinner. Baskets and basket-weaving projects also make great gifts for family and friends.

Bird Study (MB) Time: 9:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 5 Birds are among the most fascinating creatures on Earth. Many are beautifully colored. Others are accomplished singers. Many of the most important discoveries about birds and how they live have been made by amateur birders. In pursuing this hobby, a Scout might someday make a valuable contribution to our understanding of the natural world.

Brownsea - Tenderfoot Time: 9:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 19 Scouts will learn and complete skills necessary to assist in the progress of Tenderfoot Rank. It should not be expected that a scout will be able to complete all requirmernts for the ranks, as many requirements require troop/patrol specific, time-based or outing activities, necessary for completion.

Camping (MB) Time: 9:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 7 Camping is one of the best-known methods of the Scouting movement. When he founded the Scouting movement in the early 1900s, Robert Baden-Powell encouraged every Scout to learn the art of living out-of-doors. He believed a young person able to take care of himself while camping would have the confidence to meet life's other challenges, too.

Canoeing (MB) Time: 9:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 8 For several centuries, the canoe was a primary method of travel for explorers and settlers. Today, it remains an important part of the wilderness experience and an enjoyable leisure activity that teaches communication, teamwork, and physical fitness.

Environmental Science (MB) Time: 9:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 8 While earning the Environmental Science merit badge, Scouts will get a taste of what it is like to be an environmental scientist, making observations and carrying out experiments to investigate the natural world.

First Aid (MB) Time: 9:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 4 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 becomes ill. First aid can help prevent infection and serious loss of blood. It could even save a limb or a life.

Fishing (MB) Time: 9:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 7 Every Scout ought to be able to fish in order to get food for himself. A tenderfoot [beginner] who starved on the bank of a river full of fish would look very silly, yet it might happen to one who had never learned to catch fish.

Geocaching (MB) Time: 9:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 1 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 unit. A GPS (Global Positioning System) unit is an electronic tool that shows you where to go based on information it gets from satellites in space.

Plumbing (MB) Time: 9:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 8 Plumbing, including pipe fitting, is an important and well-paid occupation. The industry is quite broad. It covers installations and repairs in homes, commercial properties, and factories. Plumbing pipelines are used for water supply, waste drainage, natural-gas heating, and many other purposes.

Rifle Shooting (MB) Time: 9:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 5 Unless a rifle is handled incorrectly or recklessly, it is not dangerous. A rifle, like any other precision instrument, is manufactured to perform a specific task and can do so at no risk to the user or others. By earning this badge, Scouts can develop their shooting skills while learning safe practices.

Rowing (MB) Time: 9:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 8 Rowing is the use of oars as a means of propelling boats, has grown from a basic method of transportation to a competitive sport and an enjoyable method of exercising.

Swimming (MB) Time: 9:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 7 Swimming is a leisure activity, a competitive sport, and a basic survival skill. Scouts who earn this badge will learn about safety when swimming and diving, how swimming can contribute to overall fitness and health, and gain some basic competitive swimming skills

Woodcarving (MB) Time: 9:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Amount: $10.00 Seats Available: 0 On Waiting List As with any art, wood carving involves learning the basics of design, along with material selection and tools and techniques, as well as wood-carving safety. The requirements of the Wood Carving merit badge introduce Scouts to an enjoyable hobby and that can become a lifetime activity.

Archery (MB) Time: 10:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 6 Archery is a fun way for Scouts to exercise minds as well as bodies, developing a steady hand, a good eye, and a disciplined mind. This merit badge can provide a thorough introduction to those who are new to the bow and arrow—but even for the experienced archer, earning the badge can help to increase the understanding and appreciation of archery.

Basketry (MB) Time: 10:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 8 Basketry is a handy skill for a Scout. A basket can be a sturdy companion on campouts, carrying clothes snugly and efficiently, holding potatoes and corn for roasting over a campfire, or carrying the day's fishing catch back to camp for dinner. Baskets and basket-weaving projects also make great gifts for family and friends.

Brownsea - Second Class Time: 10:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 8 Scouts will learn and complete skills necessary to assist in the progress of Second Class Rank. It should not be expected that a scout will be able to complete all requirmernts for the ranks, as many requirements require troop/patrol specific, time-based or outing activities, necessary for completion.

Cooking (MB) Time: 10:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 1 On Waiting List The Cooking merit badge introduces principles of cooking that can be used both at home or in the outdoors. Scouts who earn this badge will learn about food safety, nutritional guidelines, meal planning, and methods of food preparation, and will review the variety of culinary (or cooking) careers available.

Electricity (MB) Time: 10:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 7 Electricity is a powerful and fascinating force of nature. As early as 600 BC, observers of the physical world suspected that electricity existed but did not have a name for it. In fact, real progress in unraveling the mystery of electricity has come only within the last 250 years.

Emergency Preparedness (MB) Time: 10:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 6 MUST HAVE EARNED THE FIRST AID MERIT BADGEPRE-WORK: REQ #1, #2c, #6c, #7b, #8b--- Merit Badge Description: Scouts are often called upon to help because they know first aid and they know about the discipline and planning needed to react to an emergency situation. Earning this merit badge helps a Scout to be prepared by learning the actions that can be helpful and needed before, during, and after an emergency.

Fishing (MB) Time: 10:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 4 Every Scout ought to be able to fish in order to get food for himself. A tenderfoot [beginner] who starved on the bank of a river full of fish would look very silly, yet it might happen to one who had never learned to catch fish.

Kayaking (MB) Time: 10:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 7

Leatherwork (MB) Time: 10:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Amount: $15.00 Seats Available: 4 Scouts who complete the requirements to earn the Leatherwork merit badge will explore leather's history and its endless uses. They will learn to make a useful leather item using the same types of raw materials that our ancestors used; be challenged to master skills like hand-stitching, lacing, and braiding.; and learn how to preserve and protect leather items so they will last a lifetime and beyond.

Reptile & Amphibian Study (MB) Time: 10:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 4 --- Merit Badge Description --- Kids always have been interested in snakes, turtles, lizards, and alligators, as well as frogs and salamanders. Developing knowledge about these captivating creatures leads to an appreciation for all native wildlife; understanding the life cycle of a reptile or amphibian and keeping one as a pet can be a good introduction to natural history; and knowing about venomous species can help Scouts to be prepared to help in case of an emergency.

Rifle Shooting (MB) Time: 10:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 7 Unless a rifle is handled incorrectly or recklessly, it is not dangerous. A rifle, like any other precision instrument, is manufactured to perform a specific task and can do so at no risk to the user or others. By earning this badge, Scouts can develop their shooting skills while learning safe practices.

Rowing (MB) Time: 10:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 8 Rowing is the use of oars as a means of propelling boats, has grown from a basic method of transportation to a competitive sport and an enjoyable method of exercising.

Swimming (MB) Time: 10:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 6 Swimming is a leisure activity, a competitive sport, and a basic survival skill. Scouts who earn this badge will learn about safety when swimming and diving, how swimming can contribute to overall fitness and health, and gain some basic competitive swimming skills

Weather (MB) Time: 10:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 7 Meteorology is the study of Earth's atmosphere and its weather and the ways in which temperature, wind, and moisture act together in the environment. In addition to learning how everyday weather is predicted, Scouts can learn about extreme weather such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes, and how to stay safe.

1.5 hrs (13+ or pre-approval) - Climbing (MB) Time: 10:30AM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 10 Recommended for Order Scouts. 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.

1.5 hrs. - Lifesaving (MB) Time: 10:30AM Available To: Youth (Y) Minimum Age: 12 Seats Available: 8 Recommended to have Swimming MB. No Boy Scout will ignore a plea for help. However, the desire to help is of little use unless one knows how to give the proper aid. The main purpose of the Lifesaving merit badge is to prepare Scouts to assist those involved in water accidents, teaching them the basic knowledge of rescue techniques, the skills to perform them, and the judgment to know when and how to act so that they can be prepared for emergencies.

Archery (MB) Time: 11:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 3 Archery is a fun way for Scouts to exercise minds as well as bodies, developing a steady hand, a good eye, and a disciplined mind. This merit badge can provide a thorough introduction to those who are new to the bow and arrow—but even for the experienced archer, earning the badge can help to increase the understanding and appreciation of archery.

Astronomy (MB) Time: 11:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 0 On Waiting List In learning about astronomy, Scouts study how activities in space affect our own planet and bear witness to the wonders of the night sky: the nebulae, or giant clouds of gas and dust where new stars are born; old stars dying and exploding; meteor showers and shooting stars; the moon, planets, and a dazzling array of stars.

Brownsea - First Class Time: 11:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 10 Scouts will learn and complete skills necessary to assist in the progress of First Class Rank. It should not be expected that a scout will be able to complete all requirmernts for the ranks, as many requirements require troop/patrol specific, time-based or outing activities, necessary for completion.

Canoeing (MB) Time: 11:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 8 For several centuries, the canoe was a primary method of travel for explorers and settlers. Today, it remains an important part of the wilderness experience and an enjoyable leisure activity that teaches communication, teamwork, and physical fitness.

Forestry (MB) Time: 11:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 8 In working through the Forestry merit badge requirements, Scouts will explore the remarkable complexity of a forest and identify many species of trees and plants and the roles they play in a forest's life cycle.They will also discover some of the resources forests provide to humans and come to understand that people have a very large part to play in sustaining the health of forests.

Graphic Arts (MB) Time: 11:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 8 The field of graphic arts includes many kinds of work in the printing and publishing industries. Graphic arts professionals are involved in the creation of all kinds of printed communication, from business cards to books to billboards. The scope of printing communications is huge.

Indian Lore (MB) Time: 11:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 5 Far different from the stereotypes or common images that are portrayed on film, on television, and in many books and stories, American Indians have many different cultures, languages, religions, styles of dress, and ways of life. To learn about these different groups is to take an exciting journey of discovery in which you will meet some of America's most fascinating peoples.

Kayaking (MB) Time: 11:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 2

Pioneering (MB) Time: 11:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 5 Pioneering—the knowledge of ropes, knots, and splices along with the ability to build rustic structures by lashing together poles and spars—is among the oldest of Scouting's skills. Practicing rope use and completing projects with lashings also allow Scouts to connect with past generations, ancestors who used many of these skills as they sailed the open seas and lived in America's forests and prairies.

Shotgun Shooting (MB) Time: 11:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Minimum Age: 13 Amount: $20.00 Seats Available: 7 A shotgun is a precision instrument, designed to shoot a shot charge in a specific pattern to cover a designated area at a certain distance. Unlike a rifle, the bore of the shotgun is not rifled, so the shot emerging from the muzzle is not spinning.

Space Exploration (MB) Time: 11:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Amount: $10.00 Seats Available: 0 On Waiting List Space is mysterious. We explore space for many reasons, not least because we don't know what is out there, it is vast, and humans are full of curiosity. Each time we send explorers into space, we learn something we didn't know before. We discover a little more of what is there.Purchase of model rocket kit from Terading Post. Cost range $15-$25

Sustainability (MB) Time: 11:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 8

Swimming (MB) Time: 11:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 8 Swimming is a leisure activity, a competitive sport, and a basic survival skill. Scouts who earn this badge will learn about safety when swimming and diving, how swimming can contribute to overall fitness and health, and gain some basic competitive swimming skills

Wilderness Survival (MB) Time: 11:00AM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 7 In their outdoor activities, Scouts learn to bring the clothing and gear they need, to make good plans, and do their best to manage any risks. But now and then, something unexpected happens. When things go wrong, the skills of wilderness survival can help make everything right again.

Environmental Science (MB) Time: 2:00PM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 5 While earning the Environmental Science merit badge, Scouts will get a taste of what it is like to be an environmental scientist, making observations and carrying out experiments to investigate the natural world.

Fingerprinting (MB) Time: 2:00PM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 8 --- Merit Badge Description: In earning the Fingerprinting merit badge, Scouts will learn about and use an important technique that is used by law enforcement officers, along with other materials like matching dental records and DNA sampling, to help identify amnesia victims, missing persons, abducted children, and others.

First Aid (MB) Time: 2:00PM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 3 On Waiting List 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 becomes ill. First aid can help prevent infection and serious loss of blood. It could even save a limb or a life.

Instructional Swim Time: 2:00PM Available To: Youth (Y) Seats Available: 6 Learn to swim, or just get extra help to pass that BSA Swimmer Test.

Shotgun Shooting (MB) Time: 2:00PM Available To: Youth (Y) Minimum Age: 13 Amount: $20.00 Seats Available: 1 A shotgun is a precision instrument, designed to shoot a shot charge in a specific pattern to cover a designated area at a certain distance. Unlike a rifle, the bore of the shotgun is not rifled, so the shot emerging from the muzzle is not spinning.

Welding (MB) Time: 2:00PM Available To: Youth (Y) Minimum Age: 13 Amount: $10.00 Seats Available: 2 PRE-WORK: NONE

Mile Swim Time: 2:00PM Available To: Youth (Y), Adult (A) Seats Available: Unlimited Work with a qualified and certified BSA Aquatics Instructor or equivalent to do training and then swim a mile.See Aquatics Staff

(13+) OSP - Peak and a Picnic Time: 2:00PM Day: M Available To: Youth (Y) Minimum Age: 13 Seats Available: 12 Older Scout Program Scouts hike to the top of Decorah Peak and enjoy a Picnic “on the Peak.”

(13+) OSP - Bike Trip Time: 2:00PM Days: TU, TH Available To: Youth (Y) Minimum Age: 13 Seats Available: 10 Older Scout Program Bike though the coulee region, maybe an ice cream stop. Bring your own bike and helmet. WI state bike trails may require a ($5 day) trail pass for riders 16 and over.

(13+) OSP - North Bend Canoe Trip Time: 2:00PM Day: W Available To: Youth (Y) Minimum Age: 13 Seats Available: 10 Older Scout Program Spend the afternoon on the Black River, from North Bend to Council Bay, sand bars, sand sliding, and swimming along the river.

(13+) OSP - High Ropes Course (UWL) Time: 2:00PM Day: TH Available To: Youth (Y) Minimum Age: 13 Amount: $25.00 Seats Available: 10 Older Scout Program Scouts will experience C.O.P.E. (Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience), It consists of group initiative games, trust events, and high and low ropes course. Some activities involve a group challenge, while others develop individual skills and agility. Facilities will be off-camp UW-La Crosse's High Ropes course. Might miss 2pm Merit Badge, please arrange make-up time with MB instructor.