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Camp Alexander 2027 Merit Badge Schedule

Classes meet Monday to Thursday in four sessions of 75 minutes. Friday is make-up time.

Draft: may still changeScan for each class: pre-reqs explained, what to bringor go to campalexandercolorado.org/camp-schedule
Merit badgeEagle9:00to 10:1510:30to 11:451:30to 2:453:00to 4:15AgesSizeFeePre-reqsrequired firstDo at homenot at campDo afterif not before
Aquatics
CanoeingAll18–Swim test,
Instructional Swim NewNot a merit badge–––All10–
Kayaking––All12–Swim test,
Lifesaving○–All10–Swim test,
Rowing––All10–Swim test,
Swimming○All20–Swim test,
Athletics
Athletics / Personal Fitness●––All15$5Athletics 3b, 3d, 6a, 6b; Personal Fitness 7
Golf (Disc Golf Option)––All12$5
Multisport (Duathlon Option) New–––13+8$55a, 5b, 5c
Sports–––13+12$55g, 5h
Climbing
ClimbingDouble 9:00–11:45Double 1:30–4:1513+14–
First Class Center
First ClassRank requirementsAll20–
Tenderfoot & Second ClassRank requirementsDouble 9:00–11:45Double 1:30–4:15All30–

Pre-reqs, Do at home and Do after are requirement numbers from each badge's official requirements. Each class's page explains them: scan the code at the top of this page.

Offered– Not offered, or no extra feeDouble uses two back-to-back sessionsEagle ● required ○ either/or optionSwim test swimmer classification is required (a Pre-req)New for 2027Pre-reqs must be done before camp to take the classDo at home camp can't cover them; finish before or after camp* may not be completable this summer
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Camp Alexander 2027 Merit Badge Schedule continued

Classes meet Monday to Thursday in four sessions of 75 minutes. Friday is make-up time.

Draft: may still changeScan for each class: pre-reqs explained, what to bringor go to campalexandercolorado.org/camp-schedule
Merit badgeEagle9:00to 10:1510:30to 11:451:30to 2:453:00to 4:15AgesSizeFeePre-reqsrequired firstDo at homenot at campDo afterif not before
Handicraft
Art / Basketry––All15$30
Art / Leatherwork––All15$35
Art / Woodcarving––All10$35
Basketry / Leatherwork––All15$35
Basketry / Woodcarving––All10$35
Leatherwork / Woodcarving––All10$40
Pottery–All10$20
Hike & Bike
Cycling○––Double 1:30–4:1513+18$107b3, 7b4
Geocaching––All12–7, 8, 9
Hiking○Double 9:00–11:45––All10$104e, 5
Media
Aviation / Space Exploration New––All8$54
Communication●All10–8
Moviemaking–––All10$5
Photography–All10$5
Nature
Astronomy––All18$5
Bird Study––All18–
Environmental Science○12+20–
Fishing––All15$59, 10
Fly FishingDouble 9:00–11:45––13+10$1510, 11
Forestry / Nature––All18–
Geology / Mining in Society––All18–
Mammal Study / Nature–––All18–
Weather / Oceanography New––All18–

Pre-reqs, Do at home and Do after are requirement numbers from each badge's official requirements. Each class's page explains them: scan the code at the top of this page.

Offered– Not offered, or no extra feeDouble uses two back-to-back sessionsEagle ● required ○ either/or optionSwim test swimmer classification is required (a Pre-req)New for 2027Pre-reqs must be done before camp to take the classDo at home camp can't cover them; finish before or after camp* may not be completable this summer
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Camp Alexander 2027 Merit Badge Schedule continued

Classes meet Monday to Thursday in four sessions of 75 minutes. Friday is make-up time.

Draft: may still changeScan for each class: pre-reqs explained, what to bringor go to campalexandercolorado.org/camp-schedule
Merit badgeEagle9:00to 10:1510:30to 11:451:30to 2:453:00to 4:15AgesSizeFeePre-reqsrequired firstDo at homenot at campDo afterif not before
Outdoor Skills
Camping●–All20–4b, 5d, 7b, 8d, 9
Emergency Preparedness○–All20–2a–c, 9*
Exploration / Signs, Signals, and Codes New––All18–5b
First Aid●–All20–2b
Pioneering––All18–
Search and Rescue––12+18–
Wilderness Survival–All20–6*
Range & Target Activities
ArcheryAll16$10
RifleAll16$20
Shotgun13+6$30
Trades
Automotive Maintenance / Traffic Safety NewDouble 9:00–11:45Double 1:30–4:1513+8$25
Fire Safety / Wildland Fire Management NewDouble 9:00–11:45––13+10$10TBDTBD
WeldingDouble 9:00–11:45Double 1:30–4:1513+8$50

Pre-reqs, Do at home and Do after are requirement numbers from each badge's official requirements. Each class's page explains them: scan the code at the top of this page.

Offered– Not offered, or no extra feeDouble uses two back-to-back sessionsEagle ● required ○ either/or optionSwim test swimmer classification is required (a Pre-req)New for 2027Pre-reqs must be done before camp to take the classDo at home camp can't cover them; finish before or after camp* may not be completable this summer
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The camp day

Daily rhythm, special days and leader meetings for the 2027 season.

Draft: may still change

Monday to Thursday

TimeWhatNotes
6:00 to 7:00Early morning2 activities, drop in
7:00 AMBreakfastTwo sittings by campsite, 7:00 and 8:00
7:45 AMMorning flagsAssembly Area
9:00 to 10:15Session 1Merit badge classes
10:30 to 11:45Session 2Merit badge classes
12:00 PMLunchTwo sittings by campsite, noon and 12:45. The sittings swap on Wednesday.
1:30 to 2:45Session 3Merit badge classes
3:00 to 4:15Session 4Merit badge classes
4:45 PMDinnerTwo sittings by campsite, 4:45 and 5:45, in field uniform. Tuesday is the Carnival.
5:30 PMEvening flagsAssembly Area, in field uniform. Tuesday at 5:00.
6:30 to 8:00Evening program22 activities, drop in
10:00 PMLights out

Special events

WhenWhatWhere
Mon 8:00 AMTotin' Chip (morning)FCC
Mon 10:30 AMIntro to Leave No TraceNature
Mon 8:00 PMOpening CampfireParade Grounds
Tue 9:00 PMAstronomy NightNature
Wed 8:00 PMWilderness Survival OvernighterODS
Thu 5:00 PMCarnivalParade Grounds
Thu 5:00 PMAdult Leader Steak DinnerElks Lodge

Sunday

7:00 PM
Chapel Service, Chapel
7:00 PM
Totin' Chip (Woodcarving Scouts), FCC

Friday

6:00 to 7:00
Mile Swim Practice, Pool
9:00 AM
Merit Badge Make-Up, Area locations
9:00 to 12:00
Open Shoot, Ranges
9:00 AM
Full Mile Swim, Pool
From 9:00 AM
Capture the Flag, Athletics
3:00 PM
Underwater Basket Weaving, Pool
7:30 PM
Closing Campfire, Parade Grounds
Afternoon
Firem'n Chit, FCC*
After Iron Man
Open Swim, Boating, Swim Lessons and Snorkeling, Pool and Lake

* If fire restrictions allow

Leader meetings

WhenMeetingWhereWho
Mon to Thu 8:20 AMSPL and leader daily meetingKivaOne SPL and the Scoutmaster
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Merit badge request worksheet

A request, not a registration. Give it to your unit leader by the date your unit sets. They register each Scout.

One per Scout. Prefer to plan online? Scan for Plan your weekor go to campalexandercolorado.org/camp-schedule/plan
Scout name
Troop
Age at camp
Rank
How to fill it inList your top three classes for each session, best first. Check the Ages column on the schedule pages.A double session goes in both of its rows. A paired class like Art / Basketry counts as one choice.Units usually want it back a week or two before merit badge registration opens for their week (late April).
Example1st choice2nd choice3rd choice
9:00ClimbingCanoeingKayaking
10:30ClimbingLifesavingRowing
Time1st choice2nd choice3rd choiceFeeBefore camp (swim test, home requirements)
9:00$
10:30$
1:30$
3:00$
1st-choice fees$

Before camp

Taking an aquatics class? Pass the swimmer test before camp or at Sunday's swim check
Read each badge's pamphlet and requirements
Plan when to finish any "Home" requirements

Evening activities to try

Some need sign-up at camp, like Standup Paddleboarding Award, Chess and Pulp and Paper.

Unit leader use

Registered on
By
Notes