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Revised 6/16/2021SUMMERCAMPSCOUTS BSA RESIDENT CAMP MERIT BADGE INFORMATIONPIPSICO SCOUT RESERVATION
22021 CAMP DATESWeek #1 ‐ June 27 to July 3Week #2 ‐ July 4 to July 10Week #3 ‐ July 11 to July 17Week #4 ‐ July 18 to July 24Check‐in Sundays between 1PM & 4:30PMTIDEWATER COUNCIL, BSAPhone: (757) 497‐2688Fax: (757) 473‐3305Council Web Page:www.TidewaterBSA.com1032 Heatherwood Drive,Virginia Beach, VA 23455All pre‐camp correspondenceshould be mailed to theTidewater Council, BSA main officePIPSICO SCOUT RESERVATIONSummerCamp@PipsicoBSA.comPhone: 757‐219‐2006 (Only during Summer)Camp Web Page: www.PipsicoBSA.com57 Pipsico Road, Spring Grove, VA 23881Camp address should be used fordriving directions & camper mail only.SCOUTS BSA SUMMER CAMPNote‐ This is a scale down Scouts BSA Leader’s Guideincluding ONLY information relative to the Merit BadgePrograms at Pipsico. Leaders are encouraged to reviewthe complete guide for more information on otherprogram offerings and daily life while at camp.Pipsico offers Scouts and Scouters the opportunity toimmerse themselves in a positive camping environment,at a beautiful property, with a friendly camp staff. TheTidewater Council, BSA is proud to offer quality programsfor everyone. Pipsico is geographically located along theJames River and adjacent to the epicenter of Virginia’scolonial attractions and thrilling entertainment; such asBusch Gardens and Water Country USA.Those seeking more thrill and less advancement maychoose from a collection of specialty programs. Thissummer, we will be offering The Pipsico Experience (PEX),SCUBA, and Sail Hampton Roads. (Please see our SpecialAdventures Guide for more information on theseprograms.)Annually, campers converge on Pipsico from all cornersof the globe to experience genuine hospitality.
3Citizenship in the Nationfield trip to one of themany historic sites withinminutes of campNuclear Sciencefield trip to the SurryNuclear Power StationMerit Badge ProgramPipsico will be offering over 40 merit badges during thesummer even with COVID‐19 restrictions. These are alllisted in this merit badge booklet, along with the meritbadge schedule. Some Scouts will be encouraged by theirunits to take as many merit badges as possible. While thisis a unit decision, experience shows that trying to learn fivenew skills at the same time is difficult, especially whensome merit badges require several additional hours ofwork or practice. Accordingly, a Scout who works on fivemerit badges will learn how to get by with the least amountof work, rather than actually learning skills. Werecommend that, before camp, Scoutmasters hold aconference with each Scout to assist them in settingrealistic goals. Scouts should be encouraged to allow timefor the proper completion of merit badges. The underlyingpurpose of these programs is to expose Scouts to newactivities/studies that may positively impact charactervalues, connect the practical application of materiallearned in school, to develop career or hobby interests andto learn new ways of having fun.We have developed our merit badge schedule based on thedemand of past years. We do, however, reserve the rightto adjust the schedule to meet demand and therefore allunits must register for merit badges through Tentaroobefore camp. Sessions have maximum numbers to ensurequality learning. Once a Scout is signed up for a meritbadge, we assume that they have the Scoutmastersapproval to work on that badge. We will approverequirements completed at camp under the guidance ofour merit badge counselors. Blue Cards must be presentedto our staff to complete merit badges. We do offer somemerit badges that have field trips. In most cases, volunteersand their vehicles are needed to transport Scouts to andfrom locations.Merit Badge registration will be done ONLINE, and will beon a first‐come, first‐serve basis. Online MB registrationwill be open starting at 9 AM on April 30th, 2021. Once MBclasses are full, they will automatically close. Allregistrations for MB sessions will be through Black ou must have paid a deposit of 125 per scout to register.PREREQUISITESThere are some merit badges with requirements, such as completion of the BSA Swim Test, a rank, or another meritbadge. Where this is the case , the requirements must be completed before a Scout starts working on the merit badge.There will not be any exceptions to this rule.Some merit badges have requirements that we cannot accomplish at camp while maintaining the integrity of the intentof the merit badge, such as visits or tracking charts. These are listed in a chart provided in the Merit Badge Booklet andshould be completed prior to arrival at camp. A chart, note, picture, or brochure can be brought as proof of completion.
4Scout’sChoicesMERIT BADGEProgramSite AProgramSite BProgramSite CProgramSite DProgramSite EArcheryBasketry & LeatherworkCanoeingCit. in the NationClimbingCookingEmergency Prep.Environmental ScienceFirst AidFishingHuskanaw – First YearScouting tySalesmanship &EntrepreneurshipSoil and WaterConservationSwimmingWilderness SurvivalWood carvingOptional Merit Badge Choices if Class Meets Min. Registration RequirementAstronomyAviationBird StudyCit. in the WorldFire SafetyFly FishingForestryGeocachingIndian LoreLawMotorboatingOceanographyReptile StudyScouting HeritageSearch and RescueSmall Boat SailingTraffic Safety
5Pipsico Scout Reservation Merit Badge Prerequisites and NotesAREAMERIT BADGEDetailsAquatics‐ Waterfront All Waterfront Merit Badges: Must Pass the BSA swim test. Footwaremust be worn at the James River at all times.Highly recommended Scouts be at least First ClassMotorboatingRequired 20 fuel recovery feeAquatics‐ PoolScouts that do not pass the BSA Swim test may choose to participate in theLearn to Swim program.Highly recommended Scouts be at least First ClassLifesavingMust be able to lift a 10 pound weight from thebottom of the poolHandicraftBasketry/Must purchase kits at camp, average cost 22LeatherworkIndian LoreMust purchase a kit at camp, average cost 8 to 15WoodcarvingScouts must have already earned Totin’ ChipScouts must have already earned Totin’ ChipWoodworkNot recommended for first year campsNatureBird StudyStart 5 – Notebook and bring to camp to finishEnvironmentalDo 3e and 4 ‐ Bring documentation to campScienceReptile &Do 8 ‐ Bring documentation to campAmphibian StudyScoutcraftArchaeologyDo 7c – Bring list to campCit. in Community Do 5, 7, & 8 and bring documentation.Cit. in WorldDo 3b and bring to camp.Do 5 ‐ Bring documentation to campCommunicationsDo 8 – Note date your served as Master of CeremonyDo 4 Cooking at Home – Bring your worksheets toCookingcamp. Complete 5 (d) and 6(d)FishingEncouraged to bring personal fishing gear to campRecommend Scoutmaster approvalSearch & RescueReview 5 the ICS‐100 course online and prepare todiscuss in classWildernessDo 5 and bring to campSurvivalNot recommended for first year Scouts
6Pipsico Scout Reservation Merit Badge Prerequisites and NotesAREAMERIT BADGEDetailsHealth & SafetyMust have already earned First Aid merit badgeDo 8b and bring picture and list of contents to campHighly recommended Scouts be First ClassFirst AidDo 5 and bring picture and list of contents to campNot generally recommended for first year ScoutsArcheryMust purchase arrow kit at camp. Avg. Cost 6. .Rifle ShootingRequired 10 ammo recovery feeRequired 20 ammo and clay recovery feeShotgun ShootingRecommend Scoutmaster approvalEmergency Prep.Shooting SportsOtherClimbingRecommend Scoutmaster approvalRecommend sneakers for footwear, not boots.Required 15 program fee
Merit Badge Program Pipsico will be offering over 40 merit badges during the summer even with COVID‐19 restrictions. These are all listed in this merit badge booklet, along with the merit badge schedule. Some Scouts will be encouraged by their units to take as many merit badges as possible.
