ECON : Ecology, Conservation & Nature
Our Econ area is one of
the busiest in camp. Offering the highest number of Merit Badges, our staff is
both experienced and knowledgeable on the Flora and Fauna of Bashore. We have a
well laid out nature trail to test your knowledge of tree and plant
identification, and the Nature Center has a large selection of books, displays
and live animals for your education and enjoyment. Come on down to check out the
latest weather forecast, see our reptile display, or find a conservation project
for your troop to do for the Troop Award of Excellence.
World
Conservation Award can be earned at
camp by Scouts who complete Citizenship in the World merit badge prior to camp
and two other badges that can be done in camp. They are Environmental Science
and Soil & Water Conservation or Fish & Wildlife Management badges.
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ASTRONOMY :
Requirement #6 needs to be completed prior to camp. Must schedule evening
observation time with telescope. Ability
to complete other requirements may be affected by weather. |
Average Difficulty
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BIRD STUDY :
Requirement # 7 should be completed prior to camp. Schedule class time with
counselor. Requires many hours of INDEPENDENT STUDY.
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Challenging Badge
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CHEMISTRY: No
Pre-Requisites. Recommended for older Scouts. |
Difficult Badge |
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE:
If parts of # 3 were
done prior to camp, bring supporting documentation. Recommended for older
Scouts. Some independent project work required. |
Difficult Badge |
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FISH & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT: Requirement # 5 & 7 may be difficult to
accomplish while in camp. Recommended for older Scouts. |
Average
Difficulty
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FORESTRY:
Requirement # 7 should be done prior to camp. Recommended for older Scouts.
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Average
Difficulty |
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GEOLOGY : No Pre-Requisites. |
Average
Difficulty |
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INSECT STUDY:
Requirement #3 (specimen collection of 50 different insects should be
completed or near completion prior to camp. Proof of completion of #7 (can
be letter from parent, teacher, or Leader) – INDEPENDENT STUDY |
Challenging Badge |
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MAMMAL STUDY :
No Prerequisites. |
Good Beginner Badge |
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NATURE : No
Prerequisites. |
Average Difficulty |
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OCEANOGRAPHY:
No Prerequisites.
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Average Difficulty |
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REPTILE& AMPHIBIAN STUDY:
Requirement #8 must be done prior to camp Depends on availability of
necessary live specimens |
Average Difficulty |
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SOIL&WATER CONSERVATION:
No Prerequisites. |
Average Difficulty
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SPACE EXPLORATION:
No Prerequisites. Model Rocket kits are available in Trading Post- approx
$12 - $14. Price includes enough engines for required launches. |
Average Difficulty |
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WEATHER: Requirements #2and #8 must be completed prior to camp.
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Average Difficulty |
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