Virtual Photography Merit Badge presented by Adventure Base Camp

Who: Open to all Scouts BSA members.

What: Photography is a part of everybody’s life. You look at photographs all the time. Your school textbooks, social media, the internet, and even the Scouts BSA Handbook all have photos. Join Adventure Base Camp as we dive into the world of Photography merit badge!

Where:  The merit badge will be taught in a virtual classroom. 

Before beginning work on any merit badge, Scouts are to have a discussion with their unit leader regarding the specific badge and counselor.

WHEN: This class will be held virtually over two sessions:

April 28, 2021 6:00PM - 8:00PM EST

April 30, 2021 6:00PM - 8:00PM EST

Scouts must attend both sessions to complete the offered requirements.

After registering, Scouts will receive a link and login information via email the day of the scheduled class. Within 2-4 weeks following completion of the class Scouts will receive a digital blue card with all requirements completed in class signed off.

$20 for Adventure Card holders (all registered members of the Narragansett Council)

$30 for Non Adventure Card holders (out of council/non registered)

Prerequisites: 

5. Photograph THREE of the following, then share your work with your counselor. a. Close-up of a person b. Two to three people interacting c. Action shot d. Animal shot e. Nature shot f. Picture of a person—candid, posed, or camera aware

7. Using images other than those created for requirements 4, 5, and 6, produce a visual story to document an event to photograph OR choose a topic that interests you to photograph. Do the following: a. Plan the images you need to photograph for your photo story. b. Share your plan with your counselor, and get your counselor’s input and approval before you proceed. c. Select eight to 12 images that best tell your story. Arrange your images in order and mount the prints on a poster board, OR create an electronic present.