2019 Camp Rodney Program Opportunities

MERIT BADGES

Animation Recommended for Preparation Other Information

2nd year and older Scouts Requirement 5
needed for All materials provided.
Offered at completion.
Bull Mountain Studios (discuss in class)

Archaeology Recommended for Preparation Other Information

2nd year and older Scouts Requirement 7c, 10
and 11 needed for Will require short papers, class discussions, and
Offered at completion. presentations for completion.
N.E.S.T. (discuss in class)

Archery Recommended for Preparation Other Information

2nd year and older Scouts Requirement 1c Difficult merit badge to complete.
needed for Minimum score required for completion.
Offered at completion. Free shoot time may be needed to finish.
Archery Range (use pre-req form) Badge will contain one day of non-shooting for
the non-shooting requirements.

Art Recommended for Preparation Other Information

2nd year and older Scouts Requirement 7
needed for All materials provided.
Offered at completion.
Bull Mountain Studios (discuss in class)

Astronomy Recommended for Preparation Other Information

3rd year and older Scouts Requirement 9
needed for Requires early morning and late night sessions.
Offered at completion. Very weather dependent for completion.
N.E.S.T. (discuss in class)

Athletics Recommended for Preparation Other Information

2nd year and older Scouts Requirement 1b
(use pre-req form) All materials provided.
Offered at Requirement 3
Health & Fitness (bring to class)
needed for
completion.
Basketry Recommended for Preparation Other Information
2nd year and older Scouts
none All materials provided.
Offered at
Bull Mountain Studios

Bird Study Recommended for Preparation Other Information

2nd year and older Scouts
none Requires observations and report writing.
Offered at Requires early morning sessions.
N.E.S.T.

Camping Recommended for Preparation Other Information

3rd year and older Scouts Requirements 4, 8c,
8d and 9 needed Conservation project in requirement 9 can be
Offered at for completion. completed during camp, but recommended to be
Scoutcraft (use pre-req form) done ahead of time.
 Canoeing Recommended for Preparation Other Information
3rd year or older Scouts Requirement 1b
needed for MUST pass swim test.
Offered at completion. Boat shoes needed - no aqua socks.
Boat Yard (use pre-req form)

Chemistry Recommended for Preparation Other Information

2nd year and older Scouts Requirement 7
needed for All materials provided.
Offered at completion.
N.E.S.T. (discuss in class)

Citizenship in the World Recommended for Preparation Other Information

3rd year and older Scouts Requirement 7
needed for All materials provided.
Offered at completion.
Scoutcraft (discuss in class)

Climbing Recommended for Preparation Other Information

3rd year and older Scouts Requirement 1b & 1c
needed for Physically demanding, may be difficult for some
Offered at completion. Scouts.
Climbing Tower (use pre-req form)

Communication Recommended for Preparation Other Information

3rd year and older Scouts Requirement 5 and
7 All materials provided.
Offered at (write essay about
Scoutcraft each experience)
Requirement 8
(use pre-req form)
needed for
completion.
Cooking (partial) Recommended for Preparation Other Information
aka 3rd year and older Scouts In this program a Scout will earn a partial in
Introduction to Cooking none Cooking Merit Badge in camp with a road to
Offered at completion following the summer.
Scoutcraft
Along with learning about food safety and
menu planning, Scouts will learn the skills of
cooking. When Scouts finish this program
they should have all the skills needed to
complete the cooking requirements of this
badge.
Cycling Recommended for Preparation Other Information
3rd year and older Scouts Requirement 1b Extremely physically demanding, may be
needed for difficult for many Scouts. Scouts will complete
Offered at completion. the “Mountain Biking” option and should be
Health & Fitness (use pre-req form) experienced trail cyclists prior to attempting
this badge. 50+ miles of cycling in this badge.
Requires early morning rides.
Electricity Recommended for Preparation Other Information
2nd year and older Scouts
none Recommended to be taken in conjunction with
Offered at Electronics.
N.E.S.T.

Electronics Recommended for Preparation Other Information

2nd year and older Scouts Requirement 6
needed for Recommended to be taken in conjunction with
Offered at completion. Electricity.
N.E.S.T. (discuss in class)
 Engineering Recommended for Preparation Other Information
2nd year and older Scouts
none All materials provided.
Offered at
N.E.S.T.

Environmental Science Recommended for Preparation Other Information

3rd year and older Scouts Requirement 6
needed for HALF DAY CLASS
Offered at completion. Intense and time consuming merit badge.
N.E.S.T. (discuss in class) Requires observations and report writing.

First Aid Recommended for Preparation Other Information

2nd year and older Scouts Requirement 5
needed for Home first aid kit for requirement 5 must be
Offered at completion. brought to camp.
Health & Fitness (bring to class)

Fish & Wildlife Recommended for Preparation Other Information

Management 2nd year and older Scouts Requirement 8
needed for Good preparation for Environmental Science MB.
Offered at completion.
N.E.S.T. (discuss in class)

Fishing Recommended for Preparation Other Information

2nd year and older Scouts
none Practice knots for requirement 4 before camp.
Offered at Recommended to bring your own gear.
N.E.S.T. Equipment available on a first-come, first-serve
basis.
Forestry Recommended for Preparation Other Information
2nd year and older Scouts Requirement 8
needed for Have footwear for walking in the woods.
Offered at completion. Bring a notebook.
N.E.S.T. (bring to class)

Game Design Recommended for Preparation Other Information

2nd year and older Scouts Requirement 8 This badge is NOT about Video Games. It is
needed for about the design of games and the planning of
Offered at completion. the game play activities. Please review the
Health & Fitness (discuss in class) requirements so Scouts are clear on the topics
covered in the badge.
Geocaching Recommended for Preparation Other Information
2nd year and older Scouts Requirement 7
needed for All materials provided.
Offered at completion.
Scoutcraft (use pre-req form)

Geology Recommended for Preparation Other Information

2nd year and older Scouts Requirement 4
needed for All materials provided.
Offered at completion.
N.E.S.T. (discuss in class)

Graphic Arts Recommended for Preparation Other Information

2nd year and older Scouts Requirement 6
needed for All materials provided.
Offered at completion.
Bull Mountain Studios (discuss in class)
Insect Study Recommended for Preparation Other Information
2nd year and older Scouts Requirement 13
needed for All materials provided.
Offered at completion.
N.E.S.T. (discuss in class)

Kayaking Recommended for Preparation Other Information

2nd year or older Scouts Requirement 1b
needed for MUST pass swim test.
Offered at completion. Boat shoes needed - no aqua socks.
Boat Yard (use pre-req form)

Leatherwork Recommended for Preparation Other Information

2nd year and older Scouts
none All materials provided.
Offered at
Bull Mountain Studios

Lifesaving Recommended for Preparation Other Information

2nd year and older Scouts Requirements 1a, 15 Strongly encouraged to have previously earned
and 17 needed for Swimming MB.
Offered at completion.
Pool (use pre-req form) Must complete Req. 1b (400-yard qualifying
swim) at Polar Bear on Monday to participate
in class.
Need long sleeve shirt, long pants, socks and
shoes for 20-second disrobing (req 7e).
Mammal Study Recommended for Preparation Other Information
2nd year and older Scouts
none Requires observations and report writing.
Offered at
N.E.S.T.

Motorboating Recommended for Preparation Other Information

3rd year and older Scouts Requirement 1b, 4a
and 4b needed for MUST pass swim test.
Offered at completion. MUST have a certificate of approved
Sailing Base (use pre-req form boater safety education (by NASBLA) to drive
& bring permit to motorboat. Boat shoes needed – no aqua socks
class)
Moviemaking Recommended for Preparation Other Information
3rd year or older Scouts Requirement 4
needed for Personal digital cameras or digital video cameras
Offered at completion. are encouraged to be used.
Bull Mountain Studios (discuss in class)

Music Recommended for Preparation Other Information

2nd year and older Scouts Requirement 3
needed for All materials provided.
Offered at completion.
Bull Mountain Studios (discuss in class)

Nature Recommended for Preparation Other Information

1st year and older Scouts
none Included in Brownsea program
Offered at AND offered separately.
N.E.S.T.
 Oceanography Recommended for Preparation Other Information
2nd year and older Scouts
none Scouts will need shoes that will be worn in the
Offered at water.
N.E.S.T.

Orienteering Recommended for Preparation Other Information

2nd year and older Scouts
none All materials provided.
Offered at
Scoutcraft

Personal Fitness Recommended for Preparation Other Information

3rd year and older Scouts Requirement 1
needed for Requirement 8 to be completed at home after
Offered at completion. camp.
Health & Fitness (discuss in class)

Photography Recommended for Preparation Other Information

3rd year and older Scouts Requirement 1b
(bring card to Personal digital cameras are encouraged to be
Offered at class) used.
Bull Mountain Studios Requirement 8
needed for
completion.
(discuss in class)
Pioneering Recommended for Preparation Other Information
2nd year and older Scouts Requirement 1b
needed for All materials provided.
Offered at completion. May be physically demanding.
Scoutcraft (use pre-req form) Be familiar with the 7 basic knots.

Pottery Recommended for Preparation Other Information

2nd year and older Scouts Requirement 7 & 8
needed for All materials provided.
Offered at completion. Should wear clothing that can get dirty.
Bull Mountain Studios (discuss in class)

Programming Recommended for Preparation Other Information

3rd year and older Scouts Requirement 1
(bring card to All materials provided.
Offered at class)
N.E.S.T. Requirement 6
(discuss in class)
needed for
completion.
Pulp & Paper Recommended for Preparation Other Information
2nd year and older Scouts Requirement 8
needed for All materials provided.
Offered at completion.
N.E.S.T. (discuss in class)

Reptile & Amphibian Recommended for Preparation Other Information

Study 2nd year and older Scouts Requirement 8
needed for Will handle live animals, including snakes!
Offered at completion.
N.E.S.T. (bring report to
class)
 Rifle Shooting Recommended for Preparation Other Information
2nd year and older campers Requirements 1d &
1f needed for Difficult merit badge to complete.
Offered at completion. Minimum score required for completion.
Rifle Range (use pre-req form) Free shoot time may be needed to finish.
Badge will contain one day of non-shooting for
the non-shooting requirements.
Robotics Recommended for Preparation Other Information
3rd year or older Scouts Requirement 7
needed for Behold, the age of Robotics in the BSA has
Offered at completion. begun, and no we are not replacing Scoutmasters
N.E.S.T. (discuss in class) with Androids…Yet.

Rowing Recommended for Preparation Other Information

2nd year and older Scouts Requirement 1b
needed for MUST pass swim test.
Offered at completion. Boat shoes needed - no aqua socks.
Boat Yard (use pre-req form)

Sculpture Recommended for Preparation Other Information

2nd year and older Scouts Requirement 3
needed for All materials provided.
Offered at completion.
Bull Mountain Studios (discuss in class)

Shotgun Shooting Recommended for Preparation Other Information

3rd year and older Scouts Requirements 1d & Difficult merit badge to complete.
1f needed for Minimum score required for completion.
Offered at completion. Free shoot time may be needed to finish.
Shotgun Range (use pre-req form) Physically demanding.
Information for requirement 1f must be brought
to camp.
Signs, Signals & Codes Recommended for Preparation Other Information
2nd year and older Scouts
none All materials provided.
Offered at
Health & Fitness

Small-Boat Sailing Recommended for Preparation Other Information

3rd year and older Scouts Requirement 1b
needed for DOUBLE PERIOD CLASS
Offered at completion. MUST pass swim test.
Sailing Base (use pre-req form) Boat shoes needed - no aqua socks.

Soil & Water Recommended for Preparation Other Information

Conservation 2nd year and older Scouts
none Good preparation for Environmental Science MB.
Offered at
N.E.S.T.

Space Exploration Recommended for Preparation Other Information

2nd year and older Scouts Requirement 8
needed for All materials provided.
Offered at completion.
N.E.S.T. (discuss in class)
 Swimming Recommended for Preparation Other Information
1st year and older Scouts Requirement 1b
needed for Must pass swim test before first day of class.
Offered at completion.
Pool (use pre-req form) Included in Brownsea program
AND offered separately.

Water Sports Recommended for Preparation Other Information

3rd year and older Scouts Requirement 1b
needed for MUST pass swim test.
Offered at completion. Boat shoes needed - no aqua socks.
Sailing Base (use pre-req form) Requires practice and is physically demanding.

Weather Recommended for Preparation Other Information

2nd year and older Scouts Requirement 11
needed for All materials provided.
Offered at completion.
N.E.S.T. (discuss in class)

Wilderness Survival Recommended for Preparation Other Information

3rd year and older Scouts Requirement 5
needed for Challenging overnight experience required on
Offered at completion. Wednesday night. Personal survival kit
Scoutcraft (bring to class) (requirement 5) must be brought to camp.

Wood Carving Recommended for Preparation Other Information

2nd year and older Scouts Requirement 1b and
2a needed for All materials are provided.
Offered at completion. Must have Totin’ Chip card to participate.
Bull Mountain Studios (use pre-req form)
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BSA AWARDS

Aquatics Supervision- Recommended for Preparation Other Information

Paddle Craft Safety You must be 16 years old or older to MUST pass swim test.
attend this course. none BSA Paddle Craft Safety expands Safety Afloat
Adults are encouraged to training to include the skills, as well as the
participate. knowledge, needed for a unit leader to
confidently supervise canoeing or kayaking
Offered at excursions on flat water.
Boat Yard
Aquatics Supervision- Recommended for Preparation Other Information
Swimming & Water You must be 16 years old or older to MUST pass swim test and pre-reqs.
Rescue attend this course. none Training for BSA Swimming & Water Rescue
Adults are encouraged to provides BSA leaders with information and skills
participate. to prevent, recognize, and respond to swimming
emergencies during unit swimming activities.
Offered at
Pool
Firem’n Chit Recommended for Preparation Other Information
2nd year and older Scouts
none none
Offered at
Scoutcraft

Mile Swim BSA Recommended for Preparation Other Information

3rd year and older Scouts.
Open to adults. 4 hours of distance MUST complete ¼ mile qualifying swim on
swimming prior to Monday at Polar Bear. Physically demanding.
Offered at camp
Pool
Paul Bunyan Woodsman Recommended for Preparation Other Information
2nd year and older Scouts
Must have Totin’ none
Offered at Chip
Scoutcraft

Snorkeling BSA Recommended for Preparation Other Information

3rd year and older Scouts.
Open to adults with sign-ups at camp, none MUST pass swim test.
if space permits.

Offered at
Pool
Totin’ Chip Recommended for Preparation Other Information
1st year and older Scouts
none none
Offered at
Scoutcraft
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RODNEY SPECIALS
Recommended for Preparation Other Information
A.C.E. (Advanced This high adventure program is only for the
Camper Experience) 4th year and older Scouts. none advanced camper, no wusses.
“Are you tough enough?”
MUST be at least 14-years-old. This program combines some of the top tier
highlights of each area of camp as well as many
activities found in no other areas of camp.
Activities change but often include
blacksmithing, tomahawk throwing, ice climbing,
flying drones, slacklining, advanced wilderness
survival, hiking into Elk Neck Park, crate
stacking, etc…

Recommended for Preparation Other Information

Bay All Scouts and adults.
Hike none Boat shoes needed - no aqua socks.
Offered at See what the Rodney shoreline has to offer.
N.E.S.T.

Brownsea Recommended for Preparation Other Information

1st year Scouts none ALL-PERIOD CLASS

Boat shoes will be needed - no aqua socks.
See information regarding
Nature MB, and Swimming MB.
(featured in Scouting
Magazine March 2011)

High Adventure Recommended for Preparation Other Information

Sailing (H.A.S.) Previous sailing Separate Signups from Camp Registration
MUST be at least 14-years-old experience www.dmvc.org/HAS
equivalent to Small
Boat Sailing MB Must pass swim test.
recommended.

Recommended for Preparation Other Information

Chesapeake Chase (Mile MUST complete ¼ mile qualifying swim. Should
Swim Race in the Bay) 1 Scout swimmer per Troop Completion of Mile be a very strong swimmer to participate.
Swim BSA Every swimmer must have a watch boat with 2
experienced canoe paddlers provided by their
Troop. This will be a timed race.
Chesapeake Mariner Recommended for Preparation Other Information
4th year and older Scouts. Evening Program
Open to adults with sign-ups at camp, Have earned Small- MUST pass swim test.
if space permits. Boat Sailing MB. Boat shoes needed - no aqua socks.
Culminates in the Rodney Regatta.
Offered at
Sailing Base
Recommended for Preparation Other Information
Instructional Non-Swimmers and Beginners
Swimming none Pool staff will work with Scouts or adults to gain
Offered at confidence in the pool; with the goal of passing
Pool the swim test.

Iron Recommended for Preparation Other Information

Man Physically fit Scouts and adults.
none Troop Competition involving a variety of physical
Offered at skills around camp.
Health & Fitness
 Recommended for Preparation Other Information
Jetski RSR MUST be at least MUST pass swim test.
16-years-old none MUST have a certificate of approved
boater safety education (by NASBLA). Boat
Offered at shoes needed – no aqua socks
Sailing Base

Monster Bike Recommended for Preparation Other Information

Physically fit 3rd year and older Scouts High paced, physically rigorous, mountain bike
and adults. none trail ride.
For the experienced trail rider, includes
Offered at strenuous, mountainous ascents and descents.
Health & Fitness Scouts & leaders will use personal bikes once
inspected by our Health & Fitness staff.
Recommended for Preparation Other Information
Night All Scouts and adults
Climbing none Scouts must bring a headlamp. Can be purchased
Offered at in the Trading Post if needed.
Climbing Tower

Recommended for Preparation Other Information

Night-time 2nd year and older Scouts
Orienteering Adults welcome and encouraged. none Learn how to find your way around at night.

Offered at
Scoutcraft
Recommended for Preparation Other Information
Night All Scouts and adults
Swim none Troops will be signup or are assigned a night for
Offered at night swim.
Pool

Polar Bear Swim Recommended for Preparation Other Information

All Scouts and adults
none Take a swim first thing in the morning!
Offered at Troops will be assigned days at the Sunday
Pool Leaders’ Meeting.

Recommended for Preparation Other Information

Rodney 4th year and older Scouts
Regatta Have earned Small- This is a sailing race in the Bay. Current or
Offered at Boat Sailing MB. previous participation in Chesapeake Mariner is
Sailing Base recommended.

Recommended for Preparation Other Information

Scoutcraft All Troops
Olympiad none Troop Competition involving teamwork & a variety
Offered at of Scout skills.
Scoutcraft

Recommended for Preparation Other Information

Troop All Scouts and adults Appropriate
Swim supervision and Troops signup at HQ to run a Troop swim at the
Offered at guarding to meet pool. Your Troop gets 1/3 of the pool to run a
Pool Safe Swim swim just for you. Max of 3 Troops per evening.
Defense.
Recommended for Preparation Other Information
Troop All Troops
Naturalist none By appointment with the Nature Director.
Offered at
N.E.S.T.
 2019 Camp Rodney Program Opportunities
LEADERS ONLY

Recommended for Preparation Other Information

Leader any adult leader
Leather Craft Offered at none Advance sign-ups not necessary
Bull Mountain Studios
Recommended for Preparation Other Information
Leader any adult leader
Climbing none Requires an in-camp sign-up
Offered at Recommended for physically fit leaders
Climbing Tower
Recommended for Preparation Other Information
Leader any adult leader Requires an in-camp sign-up.
Jetski none MUST pass swim test.
Offered at MUST have a certificate of approved
Sailing Base boater safety education (by NASBLA) to drive
jetski. (if born after July 1, 1972)
Boat shoes needed – no aqua socks
Recommended for Preparation Other Information
Leader any adult leader
Rifle Shooting none Advance sign-ups not necessary
Offered at Prizes may be awarded!
Rifle Range
Recommended for Preparation Other Information
Leader any adult leader
Water Skiing none Requires an in-camp sign-up
Offered at Recommended for those with basic experience
Sailing Base MUST pass swim test.
Boat shoes needed – no aqua socks

Recommended for Preparation Other Information

BSA
Trainings any adult leader none BSA Trainings covered at Rodney may include:
Climb On Safely
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills
Leave No Trace Awareness
Merit Badge Counselor
Safe Swim Defense
Safety Afloat
Scoutmaster Position Specific
Trek Safely
Troop Committee Challenge

Exact times and locations of leader activities and a schedule of available leader training opportunities will be provided at
the camp leader meeting on Sunday evening following the camp-wide dinner.