Baden-Powell Council presents:

Online Photography Merit Badge

Cost: $10

When: 1st Session - March 8, 2021 6:30 to 8:30 PM- All participants must attend.  2nd Session- March 15 or 16th 6:30 to 8 PM- Instructor and Scout will determine which one of these two dates they will need to attend to complete the merit badge.

This merit badge consists of 2 sessions. Your scout will automatically be signed up for all sessions. Two sessions must be attended in order to complete the requirements. The 1st Session is required for all scouts. The 2nd Session will be a choice between the 2 dates (January 19th and 20th). This will be determined at the 1st Session with the Instructor. There WILL BE homework between sessions to complete the merit badge.

This link will help explain what is required for this badge>>>>   https://tcscouts.org/roundtable.htm#merit

Prerequisites:

1a. You must have your current Cyber-chip or a note from your Scoutmaster indicating your Cyber-chip is up to date.

Requirements 4-7- You need a camera of some sort to complete these requirements.  A cell phone camera is acceptable, although a real camera is preferred). Please go to  https://tcscouts.org/photo.htm  that will explain what is needed for these requirements.

Requirement 6- You will need some form of video editing software although basic, free software is on most phones and computers.  (You do NOT need to spend any money!)

Requirement 7b- You should have some idea of a photo story you want to produce ahead of time.

All Zoom Links will be emailed 2-3 days before the class from Black Pug (no-reply@247scouting.com), please check your spam folders.
Blue Cards will be issued through Black Pug after the class has been completed, usually between 5 days and 2 weeks, or longer depending on the requirements.

Directions for obtaining Blue Cards:
1. Click on the link in your Registration confirmation email from Black Pug (no-reply@247scouting.com).
2. Go to the Reports Tab.
3. Choose Blue Cards to print or Scoutbook Export.