Sparkie Posted February 28, 2003 Share Posted February 28, 2003 SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE Requirements: 1.Take Morning and afternoon naps daily. 2.Go to the nature area and tell about the massive copperhead you massacred in your yard last week. 3.Go to Scoutcraft and try to show off that fancy knot you used to know. 4.Go rowing and find out youre not as young as you used to be. 5.Complain about the sights on the 22s. 6.Hunt down the air conditioned buildings between naps. 7.Hassle four staff members daily. 8.Have 5 cups of coffee minimum daily unless forbidden by allergy or religion. 9.Wait for Troop to show up in front of dining hall. 10.Avoid latrines; search out flush toilets. 11.Foolishly believe you can beat the staff in volleyball or any other game. 12.Make merit badge counselors nervous by watching over their shoulders. 13.Help lost campers find program areas. 14.Ask, Why cant I just take my vehicle in and unload it? 15.Chase Scouts out of your chair. I wish i could credit whoever came up with this! Sparkie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoutmaster Ron Posted February 28, 2003 Share Posted February 28, 2003 I'm signed up for the sunbathing merit badge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eamonn Posted March 1, 2003 Share Posted March 1, 2003 Who ever wrote it had at one time been a Camp Staff Member. He forgot to mention anything about the Food. I attend some of the Scoutmasters meetings held at our Camp, it is neat to hear that the complaints haven't changed much in the last 25 years. When I worked at Camp. Come to think of it the Staff Members are almost as nuts, as we were? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evmori Posted March 1, 2003 Share Posted March 1, 2003 We had one like this last year a the summer camp I attend. I thought it was great! Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraT7 Posted March 1, 2003 Share Posted March 1, 2003 i LOVE it, Sparkie! I can think of a few more "optional" requirements.... 16. Find the hidden electrical outlets in camp for your Palm Pilot, laptop and to re-charge your digital camera. 17. Move the car at least once a day to "test the A/C" 18. Setup a hammock and bring a good book. 19. float on an air mattress in the swimming area & work on your tan. 20. Take a shower or two each day to cool off - but instead of deodorant, douse yourself in bug spray. I think we'll have to make this a Napawon Tradition - lets see, what would our patch be... A scouter in his hammock with his hat over his face and the boys fanning him? LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoutldr Posted March 2, 2003 Share Posted March 2, 2003 Check out this one...it's a hoot! (This is a prerequisite for the Homeland Security MB!) http://www.troop99hiltonny.gobot.com/custom2.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkie Posted March 2, 2003 Author Share Posted March 2, 2003 Laura T wrote "Find the hidden electrical outlets in camp for your Palm Pilot, laptop and to re-charge your digital camera. " You get to use electrical equipment at camp!? We don't even allow battery operated stuff (i.e. gameboys, cd's radios). Although we do allow the boys to use these items for the ride to camp, they have to stay inside the car they came in once they are at camp. Sparkie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hops_scout Posted March 3, 2003 Share Posted March 3, 2003 I will make it real simple, Sparkie. There was a thread in another category talking about that. I think it was condsidered if it is a tool, then it would be allowed, but if it was a toy then it wouldnt be allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eamonn Posted March 3, 2003 Share Posted March 3, 2003 I would think in keeping with the spirit of this Badge, one would earn extra credit for having all the toys. A wide screen TV, so as to keep up with important events, such as Soap Operas, and Game Shows. Cell Phones that play "Back To Giwell" in the middle of grace. And of course there would have to be a pot of the most evil tasting coffee, ever made. Thanks in part to the fact that the pot hasn't been cleaned in over twenty years, and the egg shells do so much to make taste the way it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraT7 Posted March 3, 2003 Share Posted March 3, 2003 What made me think of that one was that I saw a guy last summer at Napaown in the mess tent every afternoon(center pole)with his laptop - don't know if he was working (I think he was) or doing scout stuff. We have troopmaster on a laptop for the troop - but we've never taken it on any outings. However, I just got Troopmaster traveler for my palm pilot, so we might use that instead of the paper files on each scout's advancement needs for camp - However, last year it also stayed in my car/purse. But I do admit to prefering my digital camera to my bulky 35 MM and as it only uses special rechargable batteries, I charged it up at night in the nurse's station. We don't let the boys (or adults) bring electronic entertainments -except on the bus or in cars - but we have allowed handset radios (for communications), cameras, and we've used my palm pilot for badge requirements and star charts. Basically - if it enhances the program and doesn't distract from the experience and enjoyment of nature, it's ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sctmom Posted March 10, 2003 Share Posted March 10, 2003 To satisfy the parents: You must bring back the same number of boys you took to camp, no more, no less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGreyEagle Posted March 10, 2003 Share Posted March 10, 2003 "You must bring back the same number of boys you took to camp, no more, no less." We have no problem doing the above... now, they may not be the same boys, just the same number, who knows, a parent may get to trade up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red feather Posted March 11, 2003 Share Posted March 11, 2003 add, at least one all-nighter with a homesick scout. Also, is this badge retroactive? I think I have earned it already with clusters. OGE, I always try to trade up but can get no takers, but they always walk away laughing. yis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matuawarrior Posted March 12, 2003 Share Posted March 12, 2003 Lost Items MB 1. Lose 1 sock to a pair. Make sure your name or troop # is not written on it. 2. Leave the following at water front. a. towel b. goggles c. swim trunks or water socks 3. Discreetly leave soiled underwear at latrine after service patrols cleans up. 4. Leave Scout Handbook at Dining Facility and claim it's not yours even with your name and troop number written inside it. 5. Leave your camp bag at camp after your troop leaves for home. 6. Have mom call the Camp Director to see if any of the above items were found at camp. Matua Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eamonn Posted March 12, 2003 Share Posted March 12, 2003 It is very strange, with young Scouts, they never lose anything. I have lost count of the number of times, I have heard "Someone Stole my sock !!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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