2026 Bucoco Summer Merit Badge Program

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First Aid - June 15

• NOTE: Must be the rank of Tenderfoot or higher to attend this class

Emergency Preparedness - June 16

• NOTE:
  • This class will be held off-site at the Lawrence County Public Safety Coordination Office.1451 County Line Rd, New Castle, PA 16101.
  • Must have completed the First Aid merit badge before registering for this badge. 

Space Exploration - June 17

Citizenship in the Nation - June 22

Citizenship in the World - June 23

Forestry - June 24

• NOTE: Wear weather-appropriate clothing suitable for hiking in the woods. 

Mammal Study & Reptiles and Amphibians - July 6

• NOTE: Wear weather-appropriate clothing suitable for hiking in the woods. 

Rifle Shooting - July 7

• NOTE: 
  • Students bring binoculars. Wear weather-appropriate clothing.
  • This class has a maximum occupancy of 8 youth and runs from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Environmental Science - July 8

• NOTE: Wear weather-appropriate clothing suitable for hiking in the woods. 

Small Boat Sailing - July 13 & July 14

• NOTE: 
  • This class requires two days from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm to cover all the material. If a scout cannot attend both, they will receive a partial.
  • This class will be held off-site at the Watts Bay Marina, Moraine State Park, Portersville, PA 16051
  • This class has a maximum occupancy of 8 youth
  • Wear weather-appropriate clothing suitable for sailing.  
  • Please read the pamphlet before class day: Small Boat Sailing Merit Badge Pamphlet.t

Dentistry - July 15

Cooking - July 16 & July 17

• NOTE: 
  • THIS CLASS MAY RESULT IN A PARTIAL: This class requires 2 days, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, to cover all the material. If a scout cannot attend both, they will receive a partial. Also, Scouts are cooking a few meals from their menus to gain experience cooking. The rest should be completed as a prerequisite due to time. 
  • Scouts should wear weather-appropriate clothing suitable for cooking outdoors.
  • Please bring your completed menu for Requirement 5 on Day 1 so Counselors can shop for Day 2 supplies. 
  • Have a note if you have any known food allergies

Robotics - July 22

• NOTE: It would be helpful if each scout uses the robotics merit badge workbook to document their research before coming to class.

Horsemanship - July 29 & July 30

• NOTE:
  • This class requires two days from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm to cover all the material. If a scout cannot attend both, they will receive a partial.
  • This class is split between a 9:00 am t3:00 pmpm class at Camp Bucoco, and a 9:00 am to12:00 pmm class at Stormy Harbor Stable, 245 Harmony Rd, Slippery Rock, PA 16057
  • All participants must fill out the participant packet for the stable facility and bring it with them to class. 
  • For the second day of the class everyone is required to wear long pants (preferably jeans) and close-toed shoes with preferably with some form of heel. Helmets are provided by the stable.
  • Badge Class costs an extra $50 to cover the cost of going to the Storm Harbor Equestrian Center. 

Aviation - August 3

• NOTE: This class will be held off-site at the High Flight Academy: 475 Airport Rd, Butler, PA 16002

Shotgun Shooting - August 4 & August 5

• NOTE: 
  • This class requires two days from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm to cover all the material. If a scout cannot attend both, they will receive a partial.
  • Students bring binoculars. Wear weather-appropriate clothing. 
  • This class has a maximum occupancy of 8 youth. 
  • Badge Class costs an extra $20 to cover the cost of shotgun shells used by the Scouts.