Scout BSA: Mammal Study & Exploration Merit Badge Camporee
Join troops from all over the northeast and beyond for an exciting Merit Badge weekend!
On Saturday, strengthen your teamwork skills by participating in the Mammal Study Merit Badge. Bats are the focus of this program, as they are a key “nuts & bolts” species in ecosystems around the world. Discover their importance to the habitats they live in, investigate different bat families, and research local bat species that live in your neighborhood. Complete the Merit Badge by working with your troop to build a bat house for your community.
All participants will explore the caverns on a guided Blacklight Adventure tour Saturday evening.
On Sunday, Scouts can dive into discovery while completing the Exploration Merit Badge. They’ll explore the history of speleology—the study of caves—along with cave exploration, research, and conservation. Scouts will plan and conduct a scientific expedition in the cave, perform experiments, and analyze their data afterward. The session also covers caving safety, equipment, and rules. This merit badge is a great way to spark interest and prepare for a future wild caving adventure!
All workshops taught by registered Merit Badge Counselors and all Merit Badge requirements for each badge are complete by the end of the event. Sleeping accommodations are slumber party style in the visitor’s center. Lunchtime meals are included.
