Information Leader's Meeting |
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All STEM camp staff and at least one leader from each unit, preferably the acting STEM Camp Scoutmaster, are to attend the informational meeting. Critical information about STEM camp will be provided and questions answered. The meeting will be held online by Zoom | | Zoom Link |
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STEM Camp Merit Badge Update |
It's time to inspire Scouts, and help them grow knowledge and become better leaders through STEM... Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics. The STEM camp leadership is working hard on developing an amazing program.
The merit badge portal in the online registration system (Doubleknot) is now live.
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To help units gather class prefences from the Scouts, we have made a fillable Merit Badge Selection Form that units can use the so Scouts can list their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice of classes for each period. Before printing or emailing, add the due date and who the form needs to be returned to at the top of the page.
| | Merit Badge Selection Form |
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How to Add Merit Badge Classes |
To add merit badge classes, go to http://app.doubleknot.com/signon/2509. You must use the same login as you used to register for camp. Many people have more than one account in Doubleknot, so if you do not see winter camp, it's likely you registered using a different User ID. For more information about how to add merit badge classes, visit shac.org/registration-instruction#merit-badge. The unit leader who registered the unit has access to add the merit badge classes. In most cases, if you listed a second adult in the registration form, we have added them to have access as well. We can add an additional adult to have access if you request it early enough (please don't wait until Fr night or Sat morning).
he names of Scouts and adults into Doubleknot. You will need BSA ID numbers for the youth. The BSA ID number is how the merit badge counselors find the Scouts in Scoutbook to give them credit for advancements completed at camp. Camp is filling up fast, so we recommending getting those final committments from your Scouts who are thinking about attending.
For Doubleknot support or to request additional access for adults, go to shac.org/dk.
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IMPORTANT: The Scout's first and last name and BSA ID number must match exactly to what is listed in Scoutbook in order for the advancements to be uploaded in Scoutbook.
The BSA ID number can be found: • Scoutbook(1. click on My Dashboard, 2. for a Scout - click on the name of Scout 3. select Edit Profile), • MyScouting.org(1. click on the upper right icon 2. select My Profile)
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• Adult Registration (new as or 9/1/23) all adults must be registered leaders of the troop with which they are attending. Registration as a merit badge counselor position does not meet this requirement. See the FAQ for a list of approved adult registration fee-required positions.
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• Background Checks: Every adult who will be at camp needs to complete an background check (Adult in Camp Compliance form). |
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• Medical Foms: Make sure all participants are completing the medical forms and that their physicals have been completed in the past year. |
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• Dietary & Special Accomodations: Enter dietary & special accomodations in the online registration.
• Camp Program: Registration is open for Winter Camp, Summer Camp, our new space Camp Odyssey, and Full Throttle, so don't forget to sign up your Scouts for more STEM merit badge opportunities, fun and adventure. |
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Partials and Completions |
Attending a merit badge class does not guarantee that a Scout will complete the merit badge, but it is an opportunity for Scouts to meet with qualified counselors, to help them work on the requirements needed to complete a merit badge.
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Prerequisites: For all classes, the Scout must read the merit badge book prior to the event. Some merit badges have additional prerequisites. Requirements not covered: Some of the requirements cannot be completed during the class. The Scout should bring documentation of requirements not covered. If the Scout does not complete the requirements not covered and take documentation to the class, the Scout will receive a partial completion of the merit badge. |
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Scouts who do not complete all the requirements for a particular merit badge will need to complete the badge with a registered merit badge counselor approved for that particular badge back with their unit; therefore, it is highly recommended that Scouts complete the requirements not covered before winter camp and take documentation to the show the merit badge counselor.
Final merit badges offered will be dependent on the merit badge counselors that volunteer. They merit badge counselors might tweak the prerequisites and requirements not covered, so ensure Scouts check the website for any final changes. |
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