Merit Badges
Which merit badge requires a scout to demonstrate the breaststroke and swim continuously for 150 yards?
Swimming
Which 10 essential is important to prevent sunburns and heat exhaustion?
Sun protection
Name 3 items you should have in a personal first aid kit.
Large and small band aids, Gauze pads, Small bar of soap or hand sanitizer, Triple antibiotic ointment, Scissors, Tweezers, Latex free gloves
What is the scout motto?
Be Prepared
What is the best way to extinguish a campire?
Drowning it with water
After earning a merit badge, where should scouts put their merit badges?
On a merit badge sash
What are 2 poisonous plants commonly found in Massachusetts?
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, Poison Sumac, Giant Hogweed, Water Hemlock, Jimsonweed, Pokeweed, Deadly Nightshade, Foxglove, Black Locust, Skunk Cabbage
What is the universal sign for choking?
Both hands against the throat
What are the 4 main components of a scout uniform?
Pants/Shorts, Uniform, Neckerchief, Belt
When walking around at a campsite, what system should scouts be using?
Buddy System
Rifle Shooting and Archery are both shooting sports merit badges. What is the 3rd and final shooting sports merit badge?
Shotgun Shooting
What clothing material is a poor choice for hiking because it stays wet and loses insulating power?
Cotton
What is the best way to a stop severe bleeding to an arm or leg during a camping trip?
A tourniquet
Which hand do you use for a scout handshake?
Left hand
When using a knife, how far away should you be from the nearest scout?
Your arm's length away (AKA Blood Circle)
To achieve the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout, a Scout must earn a minimum of how many merit badges?
21
Why is it important to sleep with a sleeping pad instead of directly on the ground when camping?
The ground will take away all of your body heat.
What is the best way to treat a scout who has suffered a mild burn?
Run the area over cold water and then apply ointment.
What state is Philmont Scout Ranch located in?
New Mexico
What song should you sing to end a campfire ceremony?
Scout Vespers
Which merit badge requires a scout to attend a public meeting and write a 5-minute speech?
Communications
When reading a map, what does it mean if the contour lines are very close together?
Steep elevation
Face drooping, speech difficulty, and balance loss are signs of what medical condition?
Stroke
Who is the founder and pioneer of Boy Scouts Association?
Lord Baden-Powell
What does EDGE stand for?
Explain, Demonstrate, Guide, Enable