Here are some things to do during the Covid-19 quarantine so you don’t lose those precious scout skills.

30 Day Challenge

The 30 Day Challenge is designed to keep your scouting skills sharp and help you on your way to Eagle. They have different activities for the ranks of Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class.

Merit Badges

For scouts looking to complete merit badges, there are many being offered virtually (Cyber Chip is required for all).

Dan Beard Council Virtual Merit Badges

Dan Beard Council is offering many merit badges including Cooking, Public Health, Citizenship in the World, Scouting Heritage and more.  They are frequently adding more so make sure to check back frequently to see what they have.

Piedmont Council Virtual Merit Badges

Piedmont Council from North Carolina is providing merit badge classes to scouts from all councils across the nation.  They have more offerings than Dan Beard but classes are $5 each and you have to create an account with them.  See their website for the full list of classes they are offering.

Seneca Waterway Virtual Merit Badges

Seneca Waterway Council from New York is also offering merit badges to scouts.  They have many different classes and formats.  Their schedule and offerings are all listed on their website.

Other Resources

How-To Campcraft

These videos can teach you scouting skills from tying a bowline, to using a bow drill, making splices.  So whether you want to learn how to start a fire or just get a quick refresher on knots to build that killer pillow fort these videos are for you.