Fish and Wildlife Management Merit Badge at SSRLV

Fish & Wildlife Reservation Form | April 3-5, 2009

Schoepe Scout Reservation at Lost Valley Conservation Committee invites Scouts and Scouters (no siblings please) to a weekend of learning and helping (hands-on) the environment at Schoepe Scout Reservation. The Fish and Wildlife Management Merit Badge will be offered to Scouts who participate in Fish and Wildlife Management - related work projects and observations. Scouts and adults are asked to help with work projects and fees are minimal to reflect the contribution made to camp. This Merit Badge will give you the opportunity to learn more about the management of fish and wildlife. A qualified professional staff and counselors will be teaching this Merit Badge. This program will do fieldwork, have short lectures, and be doing observations in nature at Lost Valley. The sign-offs will be done on Sunday morning. Scouts, who prepare and commit themselves, should complete the Merit Badge requirements.

Reservations:

• The cost is $40.00 per person. Early Bird rate is $30 per person if fees are received by March 3,2009. Sleeping arrangements: Lost Valley cabins. Food is provided.

• The maximum enrollment is 40 Scouts. Please make your reservation at the Orange County Council office. You may call at any time and check if there are any cancellations. We will have standbys.

Participation Requirements:

Scouts register by unit with one adult participating per 5 Scouts. A minimum of 2 adult leaders per troop, in compliance with Youth Protection standards, is required. Other adults are to help with the projects.

Each Scout needs:

1. A "blue card" (application for Merit Badge) signed by his Scoutmaster.

2. Have in possession and read the Merit Badge book.

3. Writing paper, pencil, three hold binder and field glasses for observation.

4. Make and bring one or two displays for each 8 to 10 Scouts on a California endangered or threatened species. These will be set up: and shared with other units in camp.

5. Daypack, raingear, appropriate season clothing, work gloves, water bottle, sun protection and sleeping gear.

6. If there are any cancellations, please notify the Camping Department in writing at least two weeks prior to the committed date. There are Scout on stand-by.

7. For registration, facility questions, information and confirmation call (714) 546-8558 x136.

8. Fill out the registration form and return it to Orange County Council, BSA; 1211 E. Dyer Road, Santa Ana, CA 92705.

To sign up by mail, please >complete the form and mail to: Orange County Council, BSA, Camping Department; 1211 East Dyer Road, Santa Ana, Ca. 92705 at least two weeks before the event.