BOY SCOUT CLIMBING MERIT BADGE COURSE
We offer instruction to the Boy Scouts of America for the purpose of fulfilling the Climbing Merit Badge Requirements. ALL Climbing merit badge requirements will be presented and tested by the end of the session.
The cost is $60. You can pay online with a credit card (for an extra $5) or pay the treasurer directly (no extra fee). You must reserve your spot online. Only 20 spots are available.
COURSE DETAILS:
Course Length: Information will usually be covered in one day from 9AM – 3PM (but times will vary depending on the size of the group). All gear necessary to Climb & Rappel is included
COURSE PRE-REQUISITES:
Boy Scouts MUST HAVE a properly signed WAIVER before they may participate in any activity at On The Edge Individuals must be properly dressed for belaying, climbing, and rappelling as per boy scout merit badge requirements
TOPICS COVERED:
- Leave No Trace principles and Outdoor Code
- Location
- Verbal signals
- Rope types & inspection
- Knots
- Fitting into harness and harness inspection
- Belaying
- Climbing
- Rappelling
- Proper storage of climbing equipment