Falling Creek’s
Boy Scout Program
Rock Climbing at Falling Creek Camp
Since Yates is a Eagle Scout, it seems natural for Falling Creek to support Scouts who attend Falling Creek as campers during the summer by offering select Merit Badges and certain aspects of Rank Advancement. Yates is a former Assistant Scoutmaster and Chris is currently involved as a local Troop Committee Member. Chris was a contributing editor for both the new Canoeing and Whitewater Merit Badge Pamphlets.
During our June, Main, and August Camp sessions, we will offer several Boy Scout Merit Badges and Rank Advancements. Each year the Merit Badges offered will change slightly depending on the different staff members volunteering their respective skills.
Mountain Biking at Falling Creek Camp
In order to work on a Merit Badge, boys must bring the appropriate Merit Badge Pamphlet along with a Merit Badge Blue Card (#34124A) for the counselor to fill out. The Merit Badge Blue Card must be signed in the appropriate place by the Unit Leader prior to arriving at camp. It is strongly recommended that your son read the Merit Badge Pamphlet and become familiar with the content and requirements.
On opening day of each session, the Scouts will be informed about how and when to sign up for Merit Badges and Rank Advancements. Working on a merit badge does not take the place of the normal activity periods. Each boy must then take the initiative and speak with the appropriate counselor to set up a time when they can work together on the respective Merit Badge.
Archery Instruction at Falling Creek Camp
In several instances, your son will not be able to complete all of the requirements, but he can get partial credit. A boy can work on a maximum of two Merit Badges, although one is preferred. Staff members volunteer to be Merit Badge Counselors and they are all registered as BSA Merit Badge Counselors with the Daniel Boone Area Council and the Terrora District.
| Merit Badges | ||
|---|---|---|
| Archery | Art | Athletics |
| Backpacking ^ | Bird Study | Camping *^ |
| Canoeing | Climbing | Cooking ^ |
| Cycling *^ | Environmental Science ^ | First Aid * |
| Fishing | Fly Fishing | Hiking *^ |
| Horsemanship | Indian Lore | Lifesaving ^ |
| Mammal Study | Metal Working | Nature |
| Orienteering ^ | Pottery | Reptile & Amphibian Study ^ |
| Rifle Shooting | Small Boat Sailing | Sports ^ |
| Swimming * | Whitewater | |
* Denotes required for Eagle.
^ Denotes ability for only a partial completion.
