Chemistry Merit Badge PM (Ages 11 to 17)

Wacky experiments and chemical reactions await! In this hands-on class, you will learn to use chemicals safely, conduct flame tests to identify elements/metal ions, predict and demonstrate various chemical reactions and construct a Cartesian diver, describing its behavior in terms of how gases behave - and much more! Note: Be sure to bring on Monday, an empty 20 oz. water bottle for the Cartesian diver project AND an empty aluminum can (soda can etc - washed out please) for the "can crush experiment" exploring water vapor and differences in air pressure.
These sessions run Mon - Fri from 1:15pm to 2:45pm during Newport Sea Base Summer Camp.
Week 2: 6/16-6/20
Week 4: 6/30-7/4
Week 6: 7/14-7/18
Week 8: 7/28-8/1
Please remember to check the attachments for additional details before your class begins. BSA medical form AB is required and must be turned in at check-in.
**Participants must be able to attend all 5 classes**
Newport Sea Base
Monday 06-16-2025
1:15 PM PT to 2:45 PM PT
Week 4: 6/30 - 7/4
Newport Sea Base
Monday 06-30-2025
1:15 PM PT to 2:45 PM PT
Week 6: 7/14 - 7/18
Newport Sea Base
Monday 07-14-2025
1:15 PM PT to 2:45 PM PT
Week 8: 7/28 - 8/1
Newport Sea Base
Monday 07-28-2025
1:15 PM PT to 2:45 PM PT