Iron Hill Merit Badge Center
GEOLOGY
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Iron Hill Merit Badge Center
GEOLOGY
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Delaware Academy of Science |
| Course Description |
Scouts complete their Geology merit badge through hands-on activities at this session and work they complete before arriving at Iron Hill Museum. Geology is one of the elective merit badges for the BSA Distinguished Conservation Service Award for Boy Scouts. |
| Who can participate? | Current members of the Boy Scouts of America. Registration limited to 15 scouts. |
| Dates & Location |
Saturday, November 23, 2024 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Iron Hill Science Center 1115 Robert Melson Lane Newark, DE 19702 |
| Cost | Program fee of $15.00 per scout - non-refundable |
| Helpful Preparation | Scouts should mail a blue card signed by Scoutmaster to the registar. Scouts should read the following:
1) Geology Merit Badge pamphlet, 2023 edition. 2) Printed copy of the Geology Study workbook - November 2023 edition. 3) Pre-requisities to be done in advance: #1 and #3. |
| Counselor | Maureen Zieber, Museum Director |
| Online Registration | Registration Closed |
| Arrival | Plan to arrive 10 minutes early, late arrivals disrupt the program |
| Attire |
Scouts will be indoors and outdoors, please wear clothing appropriate for the weather
Bring a sturdy bag to hold collected rocks and an empty egg carton to hold and label your specimens. Water bottles, lunch, snacks and insect repellant if desired, depends on weather. |
| Parents and Siblings | Parents and siblings are welcome if they do not impact the program. Sometimes, parents can assist the Counselor
Museum entrance fees may apply for parents and siblings who remain in the Museum as site visitors. |
| Weather | The session will be held rain or shine. |
| Resources | Geology Merit Badge Pamphlet, 2023 edition
usscouts.org/mb/worksheets/geology.pdf |
| Questions | Program: Maureen Zieber, (302) 368-5703 or IronHillMuseum2@Gmail.com
Other: Robin Broomall (302)738-9943 rbroomall@usa.net  |