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.
2011 Camp Mattatuck Merit Badge Time Schedule
SCOUTCRAFT - All Take Place at Mohawk Cabin
Camping ......................................2:00 & 3:00
Cooking .......................................Mon. and Wed. 4:00, Tues. 7-8:30am, Thurs. 4-6:30pm,
Fri. 11:30-1
Fire Safety....................................2:00
Orienteering ................................ 3:00
Pioneering ...................................1:30-3:00
Indian Lore ..................................2:00
Hiking & Backpacking ..................... 6:45pm
Wilderness Survival ....................... 3:00
Geocaching .................................3:00
NATURE - All Take Place at the Joe George Nature Pavilion (unless noted)
Environmental Science ................... 1:00-2:30 or 2:30-4:00
Forestry ................................... 3:00
Geology* ................................... 2:00
Mammal Study ............................ 2:00
Plant Science ............................. 1:00
Reptiles and Amphibians* ...............3:00
Nature* ................................... 3:00
Weather .................................. 4:00
Fishing ................................... 1:00 (Marston Amphitheater)
Fly Fishing ............................... 4:00(Marston Amphitheater)
*** 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 ............................. .....1:15 - 3:00 - Archery Range
Athletics .................................3:00 - Climbing Tower
Rifle Shooting ......................... .1:15 - 3:00 - Rifle Range
Shotgun Shooting ...................... 3:00 - 4:30 - Rifle Range
Cycling ...................................6:45pm - Mountain Biking Center
Golf ..................................... 1:00 and Friday 9:00-12:00 - Picnic Grove
Sports .................................. 2:00 - Picnic Grove
Climbing ............................... 1:30 – 3:00 and Friday 12:00- 3:00 - Climbing Wall
Personal Fitness .......................3:00 - Climbing Tower
AQUATICS
Canoeing .............................. 2:00 or 3:00 - Waterfront, Boating
Lifesaving ........................... . 2:30 - 4:00 - Waterfront, Swimming
Rowing ................................. 3:00 - Waterfront, Boating
Small Boat Sailing .................... 1:15 - 2:30 - Waterfront, Swimming
Swimming ............................. 2:00 or 3:00 - Waterfront, Swimming
Whitewater............................ 1:15 - 2:30 and 7:00am -12:00 Fri. - Waterfront, Boating
Aquatic Supervision (Both parts) ....1:30 - 4:00 - Waterfront, Swimming
Snorkeling BSA ........................ 4:00 Monday and Tuesday - Waterfront, Swimming
Kayaking BSA ..........................6:45-7:30pm Monday and Tuesday - Waterfront, Boating
HANDICRAFT
Art ..................................... 4:00
Basketry ...............................1:15 – 2:00 All Take Place at the
Leatherwork .......................... 3:00 Chapel/ Handicraft Pavilion
Photography .......................... Monday and Friday 6:45-8:00pm
Wood Carving ........................ 2:00
Woodworking .........................6:30 Camp Office
First Aid ..............................4:00 Health Lodge
Unless otherwise stated all sessions are one hour long and will meet each day of the week. Our badges are based on quality not quantity. Please realize that many of the badges require previous work before coming to camp. All merit badges and times are subject to change due to staff and equipment limitations.
