Camp Davy Crockett’s Merit Badge Weekends are designed for Scouts to be able to complete the climbing merit badge in one weekend while being able to camp and work as a patrol with Scouts from their own or multiple units. The COPE team will provide the menu and the food for the weekend. The Scouts will prepare a duty roster that assigns the cooking and cleaning to the participants, giving them the opportunity to fulfill some rank requirements in addition to the climbing merit badge requirements.
Beginning on Friday evening, Scouts will set up camp and immediately begin the merit badge course work with knots and bouldering in the COPE shelter.
Saturday will involve learning proper climbing, rappelling, and belaying techniques. Our team will work with the Scouts to help them overcome any obstacles they may encounter while working on the merit badge requirements.
Sunday provides another opportunity for Scouts to complete their climbing, rappelling and belaying requirements. The Scouts will also be introduced to first aid related to these activities and will end with a session on rope types and care. If time allows, once all requirements are met, the Scouts will have the chance to challenge themselves with other elements at COPE.
Units with ten to twelve Scouts wishing to participate in a Climbing Merit Badge weekend may contact our team at COPE@campdavycrockett.org to schedule a single-unit course. The $25 per participant fee includes meals for the weekend.
*250-pound weight limit for most COPE activities
