Climbing Merit Badge Clinic

When: Saturday, March 26, 2022 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Where: The Heard Scout Pueblo (1901 E Dobbins Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85042)
Cost: $30

• Signed Annual Health and Medical Record A & B (https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/680-001_AB.pdf)
• Bring a refillable water bottle.
• Scouts must wear closed-toe shoes. Loose fitting clothing might get in the way of the ropes and gear. Long hair will need to be pulled back and held out of the way.
• Scouts should be prepared to be outside and in the sun all day. Sunscreen and/or long-sleeve shirts are recommended. Scouts will be wearing helmets in the climbing area, so hats won't be very helpful.
• Scouts must bring their own lunch. Lunch is NOT provided. Water will be available to refill water bottles.
• Do NOT bring any climbing or rappelling gear from home. All gear needed will be provided on site.

Other Info:

• If Scouts want to camp at The Heard Scout Pueblo (which will satisfy one requirement for the Camping Merit Badge), then camp site reservations must be made ahead of time through the campground reservation website (https://campreservation.com/010/Camps/63). Availability is limited.
• The entire merit badge can be completed during this clinic.

A note about fear and heights:

The climbing and rappelling stations at this clinic are considered "beginner level" areas.

The climbing merit badge does not have a height requirement. Any attempt to climb, regardless of the height reached, will satisfy the requirement. Scouts will be encouraged to do their best, but no Scout will be pushed to go beyond their comfort level.

Knots:
The following knots will be taught as part of the class, and we recommend Scouts get a head start on learning the knots by reviewing these helpful tutorials in advance:

• https://www.animatedknots.com/figure-8-knot
• https://www.animatedknots.com/figure-8-follow-through-loop-knot
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8jRok7Kofw
• https://www.animatedknots.com/water-knot
• https://www.animatedknots.com/double-fishermans-bend-knot
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRfjF5TcQbw

Merit Badge Prerequisites: None