Class Schedule is tentative until confirmed (marked green).

We need COUNSELORS!  Adults - please sign up on our Counselor page . If a class is not green - we need you!

Further down this page - class description and pre-requierments.



Class Information and Pre-Requierments

 

BADGE

Instructors Name

Phone

EMAIL Difficulty

Pre-requisites without them the
scout will not be allowed in the class

Requirements not to be covered in class. Bring them and they will be signed off - or do them later Other instructions

Baden Powell
New Scout Program

Patrick Baird

chuckhaynes@me.com This program is designed to introduce the new Scouts to the fundamentals of Scouting.

More info about this program>>>

     

CPR Certification

This is NOT a merit badge.

Open for adults and scouts

    This class is NOT a Merit Badge class, but a CPR certification class, open for youth AND adults.
 
There is a $5 administrative fee if you want to receive a certification card. Bring CASH!
 

For adults to register for this class: Register with your unit just as if you where a boy, enter your name as a scout. When you enter your name, please type "ADULT" before our last name.

American Business

Mark Tingen
247-1145

Assistant: Angi Gribbin
813-8770 

mtingen@nfcbsa.org

 

agribbin@nfcbsa.org

 
Medium Workbooks filled out and ready to discuss with Counselors. Scout must complete 2a, 3a, 3b, 4a, and 5 before merit badge is complete. All work books required, filled in and ready to fulfill within the allotted time of class. They will be review and returned to the scout. Be ready to discuss requirement 6 A, B, or C.

American Heritage
American Heritage

Jim Pimentel 
213-6077

*Mark Tingen
904-247-1145

Assistant: Angi Gribbin

 

 

jimpimentel@netzero.net

 

 

mtingen@nfcbsa.org

 Medium

 Pimentel

3a, 3c, 5a or 5b or 5c

 

Tingen

None

 

 

Pimentel:  Scouts can complete MB if they do the pre-reqs prior to class. If they do 5a, I need to approve the movies in advance.

Tingen:  Have worksheet filled out and ready to tell to counselor. All workbooks required, filled in and ready to fulfill within the allotted time of class. They will be review and returned to the scout.

 

Archery

Rich Dunham
885-3565

Harry Speelman

 

 

rich_dunham@csx.com

kohlsmommy@aol.com

Medium  Workbook, pen and must be physically able to draw back on a compound bow to shoot the arrow 45'. Without the workbook and pen, Scouts will NOT be able to attend this class.    $5 additional cost

Art

Pamela Welch 
699-2767

Assistant: Becky DeLaCruz
710-1935

islandrealty4u@bellsouth.net Easy      

Automotive Maintenance

Arthur Allison

708-2216

Medium. Best for older boys!

 Bring clothes to work on cars in, you will get yourself dirty.

Bring a pencil, notebook for notes, and MB Worksheet.

Research for Req. 11a before class. We will complete the chart with YOUR numbers in class.

 

You can bring your own tools but not needed. Be ready to get dirty.

This is not a hard MB but you need to come ready to learn, not play around. Recommended for ages 14+ but exceptions on age can be made with maturity. Contact me for additional information.


Camping

Peter Clinton

276-7401

 

 

peterruthc@aol.com

Medium
 
Must bring workbook/sheets:

Pen or Pencil & something to write on (clip board or note book)
Bring them and they will be signed off:
Sighed note from scoutmaster required for req. 4b, 5e, 6e, 7b, 8c,
8d, 9all
This merit badge requires a lot of writing, it is recommend that Scouts complete some of these requirements prior to class.

Citizenship in the Community

Rubi Olis (1)
278-0735

Assistant: Michelle Mancil
272-0937

 

 

 

jonmancil@att.net

Medium 4a, 4b, 4c - Research and write one (1) question about an educational issue in Clay county. This must be turned in to the counselor at the start of the class; otherwise, you will not get signoff. If registered for the afternoon class, turn in your question before the start of the morning class.8 - Research an ethnic group which resides in your community and learn some of its history and culture.
  • MB card printouts prefilled with the counselor's information to minimize administrative work
  • Schedule of OP town council mtgs for those scouts who still have to attend

 

 

 

 

3a, 3b - Scout can attend the Orange Park Town Council meeting 7pm on Feb 19 or Mar 12 or a School Board mtg, dates unknown.

Scout must present the agenda signed by any of the officials to signoff 3a. Be prepared to discuss 3b with the counselor.

 

5 - For signoff, be prepared to discuss the positive effect of the movie with the counselor.

7a, 7b, 7c -For signoff, be prepared to discuss the nature of the organization and your volunteer work and must have a tally of hours worked, signed by an organization representative.

 

 

 Bring Worksheet, paper and pen.


Citizenship in the
Nation

Doug Heady

 

douglas.heady@navy.mil 

 

 

 

 2, 3, 6 & 8 Requirements 2, 6, & 8 (letter to an elected official). MB can be completed if these pre-reqs are completed and brought to the MBF.  

Citizenship in the World

Catrine Fredrikson

269-8630

Hard - Needs Maturity

The following must be prepared with notes that you must bring in order for the requirements to be signed off.

3b - have notes about country you pick
4b - bring notes ready to discuss
4c - bring notes, be prepared to do a presentation for the group
7b - be prepared to present for the group

 

 

Climbing
Climbing

Wayne Wolfenbarger

505-1714

 

 

 

wayne.wolfenbarger@comcast.net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hard
Scout must be 14 years of age
Requirements: #1 show you know first-aid; #2 - Leave No Trace principles and Outdoor Code; #5 Verbal signals; #7 Knots; Appropriate Scout attire; Merit Badge Workbook, in a 3 ring binder with above requirements ready to be signed off; pencils.

 

Boy MUST take tests Friday night 8-9pm (Ashely Lodge) and show proficiency in #7

 
It will be beneficial to the scout to complete all non-climbing related requirements to maximize use of the climbing facility.
 

Bring blue card and workbook to show what you have previously completed. Bring chair.

$5/participant to NFC


Collections

Mark Tingen
247-1145

Assistant: Angi Gribbin
813-8770

mtingen@nfcbsa.org

 

agribbin@nfcbsa.org

 
 Easy Bring collection, fully ready to discuss collection, why you chose it and what can you teach others to draw their interest into the collection.

 

 

All work books required, filled in and ready to fulfill within the allotted time of class. They will be review and returned to the scout.  
Communications

Instructor (2)

Tom Szaroleta

215-4274

 Hard - Need Maturity - Come prepared to deliver a five-minute speech
- Come prepared to teach a skill to the class. This should be a real skill, not how to make a paper airplane. Please think ahead of time.(Requirement 6)
5. Attend a public meeting and report on it. If Scout has attended meeting and wishes to make presentation, that's OK, but otherwise we will not cover this requirement.
7. Write a letter to the editor, create a blog or produce a brochure. If Scout has done this and can present evidence, I'll sign off on it, but we won't cover this otherwise.
8. Prepare and lead a Court of Honor. If a leader from the Scout's troop can verify that this has been done, I'll sign off on it, but we won't otherwise cover this.
Bring chair.

 

We will have fun doing this one, but it's Eagle required, so I won't sign the card if you don't put in the work.

Computers
Computers

Thomas Kurtz

333-7062

Easy

 6, 7 & 9

Bring in printed or flash drive format as appropriated to have checked off

 


Cooking

Bryon Barber
838-9952

Assistant: Candice Morales

Medium
 
Read up requirements and bring the merit badge worksheet.

Bring chair.

 

 

Crime Prevention

Jim Pimentel
213-6077

 

 

jimpimentel@netzero.net

 Medium  2, 4a, 4b, 7a oer 7b, 9d   Pre-reqs must be completed prior to class or scout will not be able to complete MB at fair.

Dentistry

Diane Varner

904-504-7833

 

dvarner1263@bellsouth.net Medium

Bring workbook!!

Keep a list of everything you eat for three days and bring to class.

#3 Arrange for a visit with your Dentist, before you go aske whether your visit can inclued a dental exam and plaque control demonstration.  Afterward ask questions about things you want to know. Then tell your counselor about what the dentist does during a dental exam.
 

Emergency Preparedness

Ed Coyle

294-3918

Medium
Best suited for boys 1st class and above.
#1: Must have First Aid merit badge!!!

Bring blue card for proof!!!

Complete: 2c, 8a, 9a 

Prepared to discuss 8c

Make sure you are well prepared.

Must bring work book.

Bring chair. 


Environmental Science

Nancy Allen
904-541-7985

Christine Bauer
904-542-5278

nancy.p.allen@navy.mil

 

christine.bauer1@navy.mil

 

Hard - Needs Maturity Printed workbook and writing materials, pencils are best. Binoculars or small nets can enhance scouts experience.
Research on Endangered Species 3.E.1
3E1. Endangered species100 word research paper. To be presented during class  

Family Life

Bruce Nelsen

304-6565

brucenelsen@comcast.net

 
 Medium MUST BRING A PARENT AND A CAMP CHAIR TO CLASS.
 
3. Bring your 90 chore record.
4. Perform a project that benefits the family.
5. Plan and carryout a project that involves the participation of your Family.
 


Fingerprinting

Tonya Davie

616-1901

       


Fire Safety

Richard Knoff

904-284-1648

richard.knoff@co.clay.fl.us

 
Medium
Not hard, but lots of stuff to do, explain, and demonstrate and  includes a visit to the fire department.
Please obtain and pre-read the Fire Safety Merit Badge book. Scouts should complete #6A and #6B with a parent sign-off prior to class. Bring #12 to be signed off as well.   Bring your chair.
Test at end of class to pass merit badge on material covered in class.

First Aid

Tommy Childress
904-616-0950

tommyc1436@att.net Hard
You must know Tenderfoot, 2nd and 1st Class first aid. Requires learning and demonstrating CPR.
Requirement #1. Must be completed prior to class Bring note signed by SM. Completed requirement #5 using the worksheet at  link  before hand would be very helpful. Bring Scout Handbook and a Camp chair.

Genealogy

Bill Anlage

272-2575

Easy - but you have to come prepared!! 2, 3, 4b, 5a-e, 6, 7 2, 3, 4b, 5a-e, 6, 7
Bring all research material.
Scouts: Together or a parent contact the instructor a few weeks before the event to discuss research material if needed.
Can be completed with complete prereq's.
         
Home Repairs
    Plumbing

Note: this is 2 classes!
Larry Thomas
904-710-2616

Assistants:
Ron Tweedy
Jerry Scogins

LNTRACING@ATT.NET Medium
Requires repairing, installing,  building, painting, mending, and replacing various items found in the home.
  Home Repair: 1
Plumbing: 1ab, 2ab
Bring gloves and safety eye glasses.

 

Law

Jim Pimentel
213-6077

 

 

jimpimentel@netzero.net

 Medium  4, 6a or 6b    

 Personal Fitness

Carlos Lagrule

 

 lagrule@yahoo.com  

 6. 7. & 8

Note that there is a 12 week program to complete 7&8.  Requirement 6 are exercises which if 7&8 are done, then 6 should be done as well.

If you completed these and bring to MBF you will complete Badge.

 

Personal Management

Paul Joseph

735-0014

 

 

 

Easy, but takes time and commitment at home.
Needs worksheet.

Be prepared to demonstrate item 8.

 If you bring items 1 & 9 they will be signed off in class.
Item 2  

Photography

Donald Cisco
728-7160

 

 donaldcisco88@yahoo.com  Easy  Scouts must bring a camera (digital or 35mm), if scout doesn't have a camera he can use his phone's camera.    

 

Search and Rescue

 Must bring Merit Badge Worksheets.

Complete req # 2 & 5

 
Truck Transportation

Robert Midgett

318-7697

  must complete #10 prior to class    

 

Woodworking

Wesley Jennigan

269-9436

wesjernigan@msn.com   Must bring Totenchip!   Bring chair.