Merit badges are important at Ransburg Scout Reservation, but keep in mind there are many other activities in camp that are beneficial for Scouts. Sometimes, just “hanging out” in the campsite or around camp is just fine for a Scout. We have qualified staff that holds to the requirements of merit badges as listed. Some of our prerequisites are written work or items that can be completed at home prior to camp.

Ten minutes of travel time is built into all merit badge sessions. A merit badge that is from 9:00 am-10:00 am is actually only 50 minutes long. It is encouraged for Scouts to group activities based upon location. For example, it can be a 15 minute walk from Shooting Sports to Aquatics. When planning your schedule, the camp map will come in handy!

Ransburg Scout Reservation makes use of an online merit badge reservation system. Our third party vendor, ScoutingEvent, will be current with the current year’s merit badges and either your Troop’s Summer Camp Coordinator or individual Scouts/Parents can sign-up for activities. Sign-up will occur in the first couple weeks in April and will be communicated via email to all camp coordinators.

Check the activity schedule for a full schedule of what is offered this summer.