Get in touch with the merit badge counselor and explain that you want to earn the badge. Merit badge counselor resources palmetto council, bsa. Guide for merit badge counselors boy scouts of america. Go over class outline explaining this is how we plan to cover these training objectives. This module will guide new and potential merit badge counselors through their responsibilities in the role and will give them an understanding of the methods of counseling scouts. This list should not be freely floating around the unit. Scouts must earn merit badges to reach star, life, and eagle ranks. Boy scouts of america patriots path council merit badge counselor application revised as of 9 9 be at least 18 years old 9 be proficient in the merit badge subject by vocation or avocation 9 be registered with the boy scouts of america and youth protection trained to qualify as a. It has guided the interests and energies of boy scouts for over 85 years and is one of the most unusual educational programs ever devised. The merit badge counselor sets the date and time for the scout and his buddy and suggests the scout bring the following. This merit badge counselor orientation presentation provides new and prospective merit badge counselors with the basic knowledge and skills needed to get started, and can serve as a refresher to veterans. Merit badge counselors boy scouts of greater saint louis.
Registration as a merit badge counselor position code 42 does not require an application fee. Registered mbu counselors will receive more information about this event. The essentials of merit badge counseling 247 scouting. Merit badge counselor orientation boy scout troop 99. Merit badge counselors must register as adult scouters and be approved by the council advancement committee for each merit badge listed on this merit badge counselor information form. Unless you are a member of the counselor s troop, you should pick another counselor for that badge. New counselors are strongly urged to check with their local councils and should plan on attending merit badge counselor orientation.
Insanescouter merit badge counselor orientation leaders. Stan stachowiak adapted from training developed by, northwest district. After the first saturday class, please verify or observe that your scout has written the counselor contact information in hisher merit badge book or somewhere safe. Scoutbook merit badge counselor guide sb scoutbook. Merit badge counselor orientation 2020 delmarva council.
The merit badge counselor is one of the coolest jobs in scouting. A merit badge counselor is a registered status in a local council of the boy scouts of the philippines. If you see a y in the troop only column, that merit badge counselor has requested to only counsel scouts within their own troop. Nov, 2016 this video is a recorded session of the merit badge counselor orientation. Turn in your approved application to your unit leader. Every scout must have another person with them at each meeting with a merit badge counselor. The purpose of this training unit is to provide council or districtapproved and registered merit badge counselors with understanding of the methods of counseling and their role in the advancement program of boy scouts of america.
Merit badge counselor guide page 1 merit badge counselor guide in the scouting program, boys who advance beyond the first class rank on their way to eagle earn merit badges, which generally are focused on specific areas of life and help the young men learn their strengths, develop skills and explore careers. Bsa the essentials of merit badge counseling d76 online. Northern ridge district is offering online merit badge counselor training. Understand the merit badge process, including bsa policies and procedures. Explain the use and understand the importance of the buddy system for merit badge counseling. A merit badge application can be approved only by a registered merit badge counselor. Merit badge counselors are a district position and, like the other district leaders, have a registration period that is from may 1, 2017 to april 30, 2018. A guide for merit badge counseling merit badge counselor merit badge counselors are the key to success in the merit badge plan. Merit badge counselor registration renewal for 20172018. Merit badge counselor even if already registered, every counselor must submit a bsa adult application for the position of merit badge counselor code 42.
Ppt merit badge counselor training guide powerpoint. Merit badge counselors are the key to success in the merit badge plan. Boy scouts merit badges cub scouts scouting troops presentation training random boy scouts coaching. Do not start this course without a scoutmaster signed blue card. You may send it to the council office or get it to your building captain. As a merit badge counselor, i agree to follow the requirements of the merit badge, making. Submit the adult application with the merit badge counselor information form to your council.
How to be a merit badge counselor october 6, 2016 bryan wendell merit badges, scouting 101, scouting tips 23 the merit badge counselor is one of the coolest jobs in scouting. Merit badge counselors are registered for 1 year at a time and need to be renewed every year. At the first interview, the merit badge counselor and the scout decide upon a. Follow the requirements of the merit badge, making no deletions or additions, ensuring that the advancement standards are fair and uniform for all scouts. Whatever your area of expertise or interestwhether it is a special craft or hobby basketry, leatherwork, coin collecting, a profession veterinary medicine, aviation, engineering, or perhaps a life skill cooking, personal management, communicationsas a merit badge counselor. Merit badge counselor orientation supplemental adult leader training. Merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. The merit badge counselor is a key player in the boy scout advancement program.
Merit badge counselor application checklist bsa adult id. This workbook can help you organize your thoughts as you prepare to meet with your merit badge counselor. Holly pierson, many waters district, northern star council as edited by matthew rueter, hiawatha district, gamehaven council. For a copy of the harford district merit badge counselor list, click the following link. He thought he couldnt, because he did not hold a unit position. I told him that he only needed to complete training for his district scouter position of merit badge counselor, which at the time meant completing merit badge counselor orientation, which takes about an hour. Renew my registration annually if i plan to continue as a merit badge counselor. Review merit badge counselor orientation attached to this form and mark box below. The counselor may ask to meet you to explain what is expected and to start helping you meet the requirements. The mbc information form can be downloaded, completed on the computer, saved, and then printed for submission. Be proficient in the merit badge subject by vocation or avocation.
If the counselor fails to be current in youth protection training or other required training, their status will be put on hold or cancelled. To become a merit badge counselor in the cradle of liberty council, complete a bsa adult application and the merit badge counselor information form. Merit badge counselor orientation supplemental adult leader training purpose the purpose of this training unit is to provide council or district approved and registered merit badge counselors with understanding of the methods of counseling and their role in the advancement program of boy scouts of america. Merit badge counselor training online northern ridge. The youth protection training certificate, adult application pages, and merit badge counselor application should be sent together to the district executive for your. Before beginning to work with a youth, counselors should check the scouts merit badge application blue card to ensure it is signed by the unit leader.
Top ten tips for success at merit badge challenge 1. What tools and resources are available requirements to be a registered merit badge counselor. Remember this list may have names addresses and phone numbers that should not be out for the public to see. A combined counselor training and mbu orientation meeting or webinar is held a few weeks before mbu every year. You will be awarded the merit badge emblem and certificate at a suitable occasion. This guide is for councils that have uploaded their merit badge counselor list to scoutbook merit badge counselor guide to be a merit badge counselor you must register with the bsa at your local council for the position and to be approved to counsel certain badges. The chief seattle council delegates the responsibility for approving and maintaining a list of current merit badge counselors to the districts. Whatever your area of expertise or interest whether it is a special craft or hobby basketry, leatherwork, coin collecting, a profession veterinary medicine, aviation, engineering, or perhaps a life skill cooking, personal management, communications, as a merit badge. Merit badge counselor orientation training youtube. It is intended as a short orientation course for new merit badge counselors before they begin working with scouts. Merit badge counselor orientation boy scouts of america. If you have already taken the course in person, you dont need to do anything more. Bsa counselors compass newsletter pdf additional guidance and resources from the bsa. Merit badge counselor orientation catalina council.
Merit badge counselor badge selection be proficient in the merit badge subject by vocation, avocation, or training. The counselor is the prime mover of the merit badge scheme of the boy scouts of the philippines. The merit badge program is part of the advancement plan of the boy scouts of america. Merit badge counselor application form boy scout trail. Boy scout merit badge counselor mbc orientation d76. Training summary this module will guide new and potential merit badge counselors through their responsibilities in the role and will give them an understanding of the methods of counseling scouts.
All scouts wanting to earn a merit badge should discuss their intentions with their scoutmaster. Take the merit badge counselor orientation d76 training. You must also have current youth protection training. Complete the boy scouts of america merit badge counselor form. Merit badge counselor orientation supplemental adult leader training purpose the purpose of this training unit is to provide council or district approved and registered merit badge counselors with understanding of the methods of counseling and their role in the. Boy scout merit badge counselor mbc orientation d76 merit badges are an integral part of the boy scout advancement program. Merit badge counselor orientation supplemental adult leader training purpose the purpose of this training unit is to provide council or district approved and registered merit badge counselors with understanding of the. Homepage forums scouts bsa merit badge counseling and the buddy system.
Be at least 18 years old 21 for rifle, shotgun, and climbing be proficient in the merit badge subject by vocation or avocation be able to work with scoutage boys. Whatever your area of expertise or interestwhether it is a special craft or hobby basketry, leatherwork, coin collecting, a profession veterinary medicine, aviation, engineering, or. Boy scouts of america merit badge counselor information. You still must satisfy your counselor that you can demonstrate each skill and have learned the information. This course, required of all merit badge counselors, gives you the confidence and consistency needed to counsel boy scouts in merit badges. You must have a buddy with you scout buddy system at each meeting with the merit badge counselor. Harford district merit badge counselor roster password protected current version update. Have two or more scouts present at all instructional sessions.
Whatever your area of expertise or interestwhether it is a special craft or hobby basketry, leatherwork, coin collecting, a profession veterinary medicine, aviation, engineering, or perhaps a life skill cooking, personal. Merit badge counselor directories new birth of freedom. Registration as a merit badge counselor position code 42 does not require an application fee adult application even if you are already registered as a leader in a unit to become a merit badge counselor requires a separate or new. There is no cost to register with the bsa if you are a merit badge counselor. No signed blue card no merit badge you must have an american heritage merit badge counselor to complete this course. Three 3 documents must be submitted in order to begin the process of becoming a merit badge counselor. Merit badge counselor badge selection as a merit badge. In order to qualify as a merit badge counselor, prospective volunteers must have the education and. It is the positionspecific training required for merit badge counselor to.
To qualify as a merit badge counselor, you must be at least 18 years old. Merit badge counselor training guide 1 merit badge counselor training guide. Merit badge counselor orientation the path to a quality program in scouting lies in training our adult leaders author. Complete youth protection, submit ypt certificate with this form follow the requirements of the merit badge, making no deletions or additions. This video is a recorded session of the merit badge counselor orientation. Merit badge counselor orientation powerpoint presentation. It is the counselor that provides the total scouting experience and offer their time and expertise to help scouts learn about the merit badge they.
The purpose of this training unit is to provide council or district approved and registered merit badge counselors with under standing of the methods of. Submit adult bsa application with your merit badge counselor application. Find a merit badge counselor boy scouts of america, dan. Merit badge counselor boy scouts of the philippines. The merit badge counselor is a key player in the scouts bsa advancement program. They offer their time, experience, and knowledge to help guide scouts in one or more of the merit badge subjects. Whatever your area of expertise or interestwhether it is a special craft or hobby basketry, leatherwork, coin collecting, a profession veterinary medicine, aviation, engineering, or perhaps a life skill cooking, personal management, communicationsas a merit badge counselor, you.
To protect the personal contact information of merit badge counselors, the directories are formatted as passwordprotected pdf documents. Merit badge counselors who are reregistering need not complete a new application. All merit badge counselor directories revised november 2019 are now available for scoutmasters or venture crew advisers to use for their unit in locating a suitable merit badge counselor. Finish your prework before the event and bring it to your first class. The scoutmaster will then help each scout select a counselor from the list below. A merit badge counselor does not have to pay a registration fee, but must complete an adult application for position code 42, fill out this form, and complete bsa youth protection training. In order to qualify as a merit badge counselor, prospective volunteers must have the education and skills needed to provide instruction and also to evaluate performance. As a merit badge counselor, i agree to follow the requirements of the merit badge, making no deletions or additions, ensuring that the advancement standards. Merit badge fairs, colleges, or midways provide an opportunity for councils, districts, or even units. Attach a copy of current youth protection training certificate.
Merit badge counselors new birth of freedom council, bsa. How to be a merit badge counselor bryan on scouting. Merit badge counselor orientation guide for merit badge counselors the merit badge counselor is a key player in the boy scout advancement program. Merit badge counselor orientation meritbadgedotorg. It is also important they are older than the scouts and are able to set that positive example. Uniform emblem for merit badge counselor scouts bsa. Counselors are expected to hold each scout accountable for completing the listed requirements before they. The merit badge counselor quiz will test you on the information discussed in the merit badge counselor training module. Be proficient in the merit badge subject by vocation, avocation, or special training. To be a merit badge counselor you need to be 18 years of age or older, be of good character, and have good rapport with scoutage youth.
Come to class prepared to work on all of the requirements for the merit badge. Some of us put together a session, and we made sure he attended. Parent and scout orientation handbook dan beard council. Heres the lowdown on the 21 merit badges required to become an eagle scout and what to do to earn them. Merit badge counselor application process potawatomi area. Your training profile will then be manually updated to reflect completion of merit badge counselor orientation training d76. Parent and scout orientation handbook dan beard council mbc site coordinators 9302017. This topic has 7 replies, 1 voice, and was last updated 4 months, 1. Merit badge counseloris a council or district position. Merit badge counselor is a council or district position.
Merit badge counselor application 3 jayhawk area council. If you need additional information, please contact the scout achievement center. A guide for merit badge counseling merit badge counselor. Merit badge counselor orientation boy scouts powerpoint presentation. Merit badge counselors who are reregistering need not complete a new application follow bsa policies youth protection required for all register yearly notify district when you retire from counseling merit badge counselor is a council or district position approval of merit badge counselors is the responsibility of the council. Merit badge counselor orientation supplemental adult leader training purpose the purpose of this training unit is to provide council or districtapproved and registered merit badge counselors with understanding of the methods of counseling and their role in the advancement program of boy scouts of america. This web page is intended to serve as a resource and repository for merit badge instructional materials, and can be used by merit badge counselors and scout leaders in order to improve the overall quality of merit badge. This is a correction addition to qualify as a merit badge counselor, you must. If you havent already taken the merit badge counselor orientation either online or. Merit badge counselors denver area council, boy scouts. A merit badge counselor does not have to pay a registration fee, but must complete an adult application for position code 42, fill out this form, and complete bsa. Merit badge counselor orientation 1 troop 780 merit badge counselor orientation 2 training objectives.
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