Climbing Merit Badge! What does a scout need to know Before

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. Any scout taking climbing merit badge must do the following before ever contacting a counselor
1. Get some basic knowlege of the sport. A very good resource is, Duh! the Climbing MB Pamphlet.
2. Review the First Aid for the MB. This is Basic Second and First Class First Aid. Please never allow a scout that is not at least First Class take this MB unless they HAVe First AId.
3. Learn The Knots Gee This is an excellent Troop activity.
http://www.animatedknots.com/indexclimbing.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com
4. Practice those knots. ANd never allow anyone to make fun of a scout that backs off.
5. Understand that most climbing Instructors do not give partials, except at a scout camp.
6. Boys that already have the merit badge should NEVER sign up to take it again, schedule them for a Rappelling/climbing session if possible. The same with adults.ADULTS DO NOT TAKE MERIT BADGES.
7. If you are going anywher Make sure you file a tour permit and have health forms. I do not provide Climbing of anytype to a scout group without a tour permit.