Merit Badges and Advancement

The BSA Advancement Philosophy is Geiger's Philosophy. Individual scout advancement is an important part of the Geiger program. Geiger also offers a wide variety of activities designed primarily for older scouts that do not lead to rank advancement. These are listed separately.

The Camp Geiger program for 2010 offers a wide variety of outdoor related merit badges, along with several special interest and Eagle required merit badge activities. The mix of activities creates a full program for the newest Tenderfoot to the seasoned Scout.

Scouts who recent cross from Webelos or are new to scouting are provided a special program designed to teach basic scouting skills. Through this program the Scout will be exposed to many of the requirements of Tenderfoot through First Class ranks. Participation does not ensure knowledge. The decision that a scout has met a requirement is the responsibility of his Troop leadership.

This year’s program promises to be fun and exciting. All 42 merit badges have been carefully selected to fit the outdoor setting of Camp Geiger, or to meet the needs of the Scouts and units attending Camp Geiger. Lesson plans and activities reflect the requirements from the 2009 edition of the BSA merit badge requirements. A one page Activity Schedule in .pdf format is available.

For a complete listing of Merit Badges offered to be printed click here.