Soil and Water Merit Badge
Reservation Form | November 13-15, 2009
The Conservation Committee Schoepe Scout Reservation at Lost Valley invites Scouts and Scouters (no siblings please) to a weekend of learning and helping (hands-on) the environment. Scouts may earn the Soil & Water Conservation Merit Badge while doing much needed projects at camp under the direction of the Conservation Committee. Soil erosion control projects will teach Scouts how to be participants in the ecosystem of Schoepe Scout Reservation at Lost Valley while earning advancement. Qualified professional staff and counselors will be teaching this merit badge. The sign-offs will be done on Sunday morning. Scouts who prepare and commit themselves, should complete the merit badge requirements.
Registration Information:
The cost is $45 per person. Food and cabins will be provided.
The maximum enrollment is 40 Scouts. As always, reservations are made on a first come, first served basis. You may call at any time and check if there are any cancellations. A waiting list will be developed as needed.
Early Bird Rate:
$35 per person if fees received by October 13, 2009.
Participation Requirements
Scouts register by unit. Two adults per unit are required, while maintaining at least a 1-to-5 ratio of adults to Scouts. Adults must be in compliance with BSA Youth Protection Training requirements. Additional leaders are needed to help with various projects throughout the weekend.
Participation Requirements:
Scouts register by unit with one adult participating per five Scouts. Minimum of two adults per troop-Youth Protection Training requirements. 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 hole binder and field glasses for observation.
4. Homework prior to classes - Requirements: as a Group - # 1, Individual - # 2 in writing, # 3 –B 2,E - 1, and # 4 – A or B, and bring a digital Camera for Requirement # 3-D.
5. Daypack, raingear, appropriate season clothing, work gloves, work clothing , full uniform, 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 Scouts on stand-by.
7. For registration, facility questions, information and confirmation call (714) 546-8558 X 136.
8. To make your reservation, complete this registration form and return it with your payment to: OCC, BSA – 1211 East Dyer Road, Santa Ana, CA 92705-5605. Or fax the form (714) 546-0415, attn: Volunteer Services.
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