Handicraft instruction is available on an "open schedule" at the Hagerty shelter every afternoon. Scouts can drop by the Handicraft area during a free period and earn basketry, leatherwork, collections, or wood carving merit badge. Some cost may apply; see the merit badge for price.

American Cultures:  Teaches about different cultures in the United States. Difficulty: Moderate.

Art: Teaches Scouts the basics about art. Difficulty: Easy.

Basketry^†:  Making a basket and stool.  Difficulty: Easy.  Extra costs: approx $15 for crafts.

Collections^†: Teaches Scouts how manage and display their collections. Scout must bring their collection or if too large bring a picture requirement 5B. Difficulty: Moderate.

Composite Materials: NEW for this year.  Scouts will learn about resins and compound materials, including the manufacture of two projects.  Difficulty: Moderate, limit 10 per class.  Extra costs for kits and materials: $15.

Crime Prevention: Scouts will learn what they can do to prevent crime. Some requirements should be done before camp: #3, 5, and 7. Difficulty: Moderate.

Leatherwork^†:  Teaches about different kinds of leather and tanning techniques.  Difficulty: Easy.  Extra costs: approx $10 for crafts.

Indian Lore: Teaches about the history of Native Americans.

Difficulty: Moderate

Wood Carving: ^† Reviews different techniques used in carving.  Difficulty: Moderate.

Extra cost: $5.00.

Wood Working: Teaches Scouts the basic about woodworking. Some requirements should be completed at home #5. Difficulty: Moderate; extra cost: $5.00

^†Offered as “open schedule.” Scouts can work on these merit badges during the free period.

Handicraft Area Merit Badges Offered For 2007:

    American Cultures

    Art

    Basketry (Free Period)

    Collections

    Composite Materials

    Crime Prevention

    Indian Lore

    Leatherwork (Free Period)

    Woodcarving (Free Period)

    Woodwork