Friday, November 13, 2009

2010: National Outdoor Award Badges




The Cracker Barrel blog (Scouting magazine) has just posted information about 5 new awards:  the National Outdoor Award badges.  You may have seen an earlier reference in the new Scout Handbook, too.


Details will roll out in 2010, but here is a quote:
...includes a series of five badges designed to recognize a Boy Scout or Varsity Scout who has demonstrated knowledge and experience in performing high-level outdoor activities.
The five categories are:
  • Camping
  • Hiking
  • Riding
  • Aquatics
  • Adventure
Boys can apply for and earn any or all of the badges during their time in the program.
To earn the award or awards, a Boy Scout or Varsity Scout must complete:
  • Relevant merit badges, which vary for each award.
  • The First Class rank.
  • Leave No Trace requirements.
  • Activities measured by nights of camping, miles of hiking, miles of horseback riding, hours on or in the water, and other adventure activities. 
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