In preparing for summer camp, it is a good idea to think out which merit badges you want to try to earn while at camp. Most scouts earn 2-3 merit badges while at summer camp, however they are not required.
Suggestions for first year scouts include Indian Lore, Fishing, Small Boat Sailing, Weather, Woodcarving, Basketry and Leatherwork.
2009 Camp Mattatuck Merit Badge Time Schedule
Merit Badge Time
SCOUTCRAFT
Camping ............................................. 2:00 & 3:00
Cooking .............................................. Mon. and Wed. 4:00, Tues. 7-8:30am,
Thurs 4-6:30pm, Fri. 11:30-1
Orienteering ........................................ 3:00
Pioneering ........................................... 1:30-3:00
Indian Lore ......................................... 2:00
Hiking & Backpacking .............................6:45pm
Wilderness Survival ............................... 4:00
NATURE
Environmental Science ............................... 1:00-2:30 or 2:30-4:00
Forestry ............................................... 3:00
Reptiles & Amphibians* ..............................2:00
Mammal Study ........................................ 2:00
Plant Science ......................................... 1:00
Geology* ............................................... 3:00
Nature* ............................................... 3:00
Weather............................................... 4:00
Fishing ................................................ 1:00
Fly Fishing .......................................... 6:45pm
*** Astronomy, Fish & Wildlife Management and Soil & Water Conservation will be offered only on even numbered years with Reptiles & Amphibians, Geology and Nature being offered during odd years. ***
SPORTS
Archery ................................................ 1:30 - 3:00 .
Athletics ............................................... 3:00
Rifle Shooting ......................................... 1:30 - 3:00
Cycling ................................................. 6:45pm
Sports .................................................. 2:00
Climbing .............................................. 1:30 – 3:00
Personal Fitness ..................................... 3:00
AQUATICS
Canoeing ............................................. 2:00 & 3:00
Lifesaving ........................................... 2:30 - 4:00
Rowing ............................................... 3:00
Small Boat Sailing ................................... 1:15 - 2:30
Swimming............................................ 2:00 & 3:00
Whitewater ......................................... 1:15 - 2:30
7:00am -12:00 Fri. for trip
Lifeguard BSA ...................................... 9:00 - 12:00 & 1:15 – 4:00
Snorkeling BSA ..................................... 4:00 Monday and Tuesday
Kayaking BSA ....................................... 6:45-7:30pm Monday and Tuesday
HANDICRAFT
Art ..................................................... 4:00
Basketry .............................................. 1:15 – 2:00
Leatherwork ......................................... 3:00
Photography ......................................... Monday and Friday 6:45-8:00pm
Wood Carving ....................................... 2:00
Unless otherwise stated all sessions are one hour long and will meet each day of the week. Please realize that many of the badges require previous work before coming to camp.
