Date: November 19, 2023
SHAC is hosting a 3-night mini-camp during the Thanksgiving break (Sunday to Wednesday) at Camp Strake. There are STEM and shooting sports related merit badges available.
The troop is looking to solicit interest in sending a group to this camp. We would need at least two adults to volunteer. Please indicate your interest below.
Fees
The fee includes meals, patch, and program supplies.
| Scouts | $300 |
| Adults | $100 |
Tentative Merit Badge Classes (Scouts will select 3)
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Prerequisites |
| American Business | • Prerequisite: Read merit badge book. • Not covered: #6 • Bring internet device and research or interview #6 notes, completed worksheet |
| Animation | |
| Archery | (2 periods) • Prerequisites: Print and read Study Guide. Read merit badge book. Learn more. |
| Astronomy | • Prerequisite: Read merit badge book. • Includes an evening observation session |
| Aviation | • Prerequisite: Read merit badge book • Not covered: #4, 5 |
| Chemistry | • Prerequisite: Read merit badge book. |
| Chess | Prerequisite: Read merit badge book • Not covered: #6 (complete after class) • Bring chess board, completed worksheet |
| Composite Materials | TBD |
| Digital Technology | • Prerequisite: Read merit badge book; bring verification of completing the Cyber Chip • Bring a tablet or laptop with wifi, merit badge book, email address |
| Drafting | |
| Energy | • Prerequisite: Read merit badge book. • Requirements not covered: #4 |
| Engineering | • 2 periods • Prerequisite: Read merit badge book. • Requirements not covered: #2, 3, 9 |
| Inventing | |
| Mining in Society | |
| Nature | • Prerequisite: Read merit badge book. • Requirements not covered: #3 |
| Oceanography | • Prerequisite: Read merit badge book. |
| Plumbing | |
| Rifle Shooting | (2 periods) • Prerequisites: Print and read Study Guide. Read merit badge book. Learn more |
| Shotgun Shooting | (2 periods) • Prerequisites: Bring and read Study Guide. Read merit badge book; must be physically able to handle the recoil of the gun. Might be a partial if Scout is unable to qualify shooting skills. Learn more |
| Space Exploration | • Prerequisite: Read merit badge book. • Not covered: #2, 5, 8 |
| Weather | |
NOVA Awards (Scouts will select 2) |
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| Splash! | |
| Start Your Engines! | |
| Whoosh! | |
| Up and Away | |
| Designed to Crunch | |