Virtual American Heritage Merit Badge

What:   American Heritage- If you are an American history fanatic, then this is the badge for you! Join us as we take an in depth look at key figures in American history while analyzing some current issues in our country. This is a fun environment where we will listen to music that captures different time periods, talk about certain symbols of American culture, and share what we have learned through comprehensive individual assignments that challenge you to learn more about our nation’s history. Whether you just joined scouting or you’re already an Eagle Scout, American Heritage is fun for everyone!

 Meet your Counselor - Hi everyone! My name is Ethan Bachand and I am from Milford Connecticut. I was a scout in Troop 65 Trumbull, CT for seven years, and I am also on staff at Yawgoog Scout Reservation. I am currently a sophomore at The College of the Holy Cross, where I major in Political Science and minor in Rhetoric and Composition.

WHO: Open to all Scouts BSA members.

HOW:  The American Heritage Merit Badge will be taught in a virtual classroom. The class has a capacity of 20 Scouts. Small classroom size provides all students with the opportunity to share and interact with the counselors and other Scouts. Scouts should be prepared to be challenged and to join the conversation! Participants who do not engage with the class may not receive credit for the badge. Scouts must be prompt for all badge sessions. Late participants may not receive credit for all requirements. Scouts must use a device with video to access this class.

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:

May 12, 2020 7:00PM-8:30PM

May 14, 2020 7:00PM-8:30PM

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. Scouts will also receive instructor details that can be used to connect to the counselor on Scoutbook. This assures that completed requirements are easily recorded. 

PREREQUISITES:  No prerequisites, however there will be homework between sessions.