Don’t forget to include the local scout shop on your list of places to go when gathering items for your vacations this summer. Have your scout ask the advancement chair to print a list of his merit badges and work with the scout to figure out what can be worked into the trip. If there are merit badges he hasn’t started yet, like fishing, hiking, or Citizen in the Community or Nation, then he can talk to the merit badge counselor(s) and scout master to get a blue card. Last, stop off at the scout shop for the merit badge book and your scout will have something to read on the way before accomplishing requirements to get to his next rank. Oh, and don’t forget his scout book because there might be things he can work torward in that too. Be sure to have him document what he does, and if possible, take pictures. That will make it easier for him to get things signed off when he gets back. Pictures… hmm… does your scout know there is a photography merit badge?
Have a safe summer! Don’t forget to check in here for Troop 483′s and Crew 483′s adventures too!
