LEADERS' GUIDE Summer Camp 2026

Camp Wolfeboro Merit Badge Offerings 2026

American Heritage Hard 20 14+ Highly recommend req. 5b (Read a biography) Offered ODD years only. Eagle’s End
Archaeology Hard 25 req. 10 Requires extensive work outside session. EcoCon
Archery Hard 16 Firearms Use Permission Slip. MUST be able to pull a 25 lb. bow. (Sunday) 2-hr session. Bow pull required on Sunday! May require extensive practice outside session. Older Scout priority. Target & Range Sports
Architecture Med. 25 Eagle’s End
Art Easy 20 May require work outside session. Handicraft
Astronomy Hard 25 Requires observation time outside session. EcoCon
Basketry Easy 25 Requires extensive time outside session. Handicraft
Bird Study Hard 25 Recommend starting req. 5 before camp Requires observation time outside session. EcoCon
Camping* Med. 30 Req. 4b, 5e, 7b, 8d, 9a&b not covered. Scoutcraft
Canoeing Med. 20 MUST Pass Swim Test before start of badge. 2-hr session. MUST be able to launch, carry & store boat with partner! Waterfront
Chess Med. 30 Requires time outside session to complete tournament. Handicraft
Citizenship in the Nation* Med. 20 14+ req. 7 Eagle’s End
Citizenship in the World* Hard 20 14+ Req. 7 done in buddy pairs with counselor Eagle’s End
Climbing Hard 12 14+ 3-hr session. Summit
Communication* Hard 16 Req. 5 & 7 (only opt. 7a can be done at camp) Req. 8 requires extensive time & planning outside session. Eagle’s End
Cooking* Hard 16 Reqs. 4 Home Meals & 6 Trail Meals We can't accommodate all dietary restrictions. Scoutcraft
Emergency Preparedness* Hard 20 14+ Reqs. 1 & 3 Must have First Aid merit badge to complete. Scoutcraft
Environmental Science** Hard 30 Requires observation time & extensive writing outside session. EcoCon
Fire Safety Hard 20 req. 5c,e & g w/ family 2-hr session. Field Trip to local Fire Station requires drivers. Bag lunch provided. Scoutcraft
First Aid* Hard 20 req. 2b(1) bring Personal First Aid kit 2-hr session. Scoutcraft
Fish & Wildlife Management Med. 30 Req. 5d requires extensive design, construction & observation outside session. EcoCon
Fishing Med. 15 MUST bring own fishing gear Need patience to catch fish, may need to walk with buddy to remote locations. Scoutcraft
Forestry Med. 30 Forestry hike Monday outside session. EcoCon
Geology Med. 30 Requires collection & observation time outside session. EcoCon
Insect Study Med. 30 Req. 3b req. 4b-d difficult to complete at camp & require extensive work outside session. EcoCon
Inventing Easy 15 Req. 8 Req. 7 must be finished at home. Eagle’s End
Journalism Med. 10 Req. 4 Requires extensive writing & time outside session. Field Trip. Handicraft
Leatherwork Easy 20 Handicraft
Lifesaving** Hard 20 13+ MUST have Swimming Merit Badge before start of class 2-hr session. 400 yard swim at start of class (4x length of Swim Test) Waterfront
Mammal Study Easy 30 Req. 3 & 5 may require work outside session. EcoCon
Music Med. 25 Handicraft
Nuclear Science Hard 20 14+ Recommend prior knowledge of basic Chemistry. EcoCon
Oceanography Med. 30 Requires observation time outside session. EcoCon
Orienteering Med. 20 May require extensive time outside session. Scoutcraft
Photography Med. 20 MUST bring own digital camera for use all week. May not share with others. Handicraft
Pioneering Med. 10 Working knowledge of Scout to First Class knots & lashings Requires extensive knot & lashing practice outside session. Scoutcraft
Plant Science Med. 30 Requires extensive work outside session. EcoCon
Public Speaking Med. 10 Requires time outside session. Requires speech writing & delivery with audience. Eagle’s End
Reptile & Amphibian Study Med. 30 Req. 8 not covered Req. 9 recommend starting before camp Requires extensive observation time outside session. EcoCon
Rifle Shooting Med. 16 Firearm Use Permission Slip May require extensive practice shooting outside session. Target & Range Sports
Rowing Med. 12 Must pass Swim Test before start of badge. Waterfront
Scouting Heritage Med. 25 Req. 5 Offered EVEN years only. Eagle’s End
Sculpture Med. 20 Handicraft
Search & Rescue Med. 20 14+ Req. 6a Field Trip to local Fire Station requires drivers. Bag lunch provided. Scoutcraft
Shotgun Shooting Hard 6 Firearm Use Permission Slip Require extensive practice shooting outside session. Target & Range Sports
Signs, Signals & Codes Easy 20 Scoutcraft
Soil & Water Conservation Easy 30 EcoCon
Swimming** Med. 20 Must pass Swim Test before start of badge 2-hr session. Water (snow melt) is brisk & refreshing. Waterfront
Textile Easy 20 Handicraft
Weather Med. 30 Will not finish 9a Requires observation outside session. EcoCon
Wilderness Survival Med. 25 Requires Overnight Outpost to complete, you build your shelter & spend the night in it. Scoutcraft
Woodcarving Med. 15 Handicraft