Merit Badge Sign-ups

1. Merit Badge class and program sign-ups will open promptly at 9:00am on Monday, March 18th.
2. Two unit meetings prior to March 19th, distribute to each Scout a copy of the 2013 Merit Badge and Program Schedule. You may also want to direct Scouts to the Merit Badges page to learn more about activities offered at camp. Ask each Scout to talk to their parents and their Scoutmaster about which merit badges and programs they will choose for summer camp. Announce that they should return the Scout Activity Schedule at the next unit meeting.
3. One unit meeting prior to March 18th, collect the Individual Scout Activity Schedule from each Scout. Be sure to give the Scoutmaster an opportunity to review these forms to ensure that each Scout is properly prepared for their choices.
4. Verify that each Scout's schedule is practical and the times are correct.
5. Before you begin online class registration, verify that your unit does not have a past-due balance. Your registration will not be saved if you have a payment past due. See the Frequent Asked Questions for instructions on how to check you balance.
6. Register each Scout for his chosen merit badge classes and programs:
   1. Login to the online registration system.
   2. In the window that opens, enter your User ID and Password and click "Sign In."
   3. From the menu that appears, click "View Registrations."
   4. From the list that appears, find "Camp Friedlander Summer Camp" in the event column. Click "View Details" in the action column. (Note: There may be multiple registrations in this list if you have used your User ID for other Dan Beard Council event registrations).
   5. The following page will list all of the details, including fees, payments, and class registrations (if any) for each attendee. Click the "Update" button at the bottom of the page to make changes.
   6. Before you can register a Scout for classes, you must first make him an "Assigned" attendee (i.e. give him a name):
      1. From the To Do page, click "Register Individuals."
      2. Click the "Add Name" button.
      3. Enter as much information as you can (only first and last name are required).
      4. Click "Save."
      5. Click the check box next the name you have just entered, and choose "Scout" from the drop-down box under Attendee Type.
      6. Click "Continue."
      7. Repeat steps 2-6 for each Scout, then click "Continue" to return to the To Do page.
   7. Once Scouts are Assigned, you can begin to register them for classes:
      1. From the To Do page, click "Register by Individual" under Register for Activities.
      2. From the drop-down box, select a Scout to register, then click "Add Classes."
      3. From the drop-down box, select a program area under which the desired class falls. Click here for a simplified list of class categories for reference.
      4. Check the box next to the desired class and time.
      5. Click "Continue" and select another class, or click "Continue" again to return to the list of names.
      6. Repeat steps 2-5 for each Scout, then click "Continue" to return tot he To Do page.
   8. Once each Scouts' schedule has been entered, click "Check for Schedule Conflicts" from the To Do page. Make any adjustments necessary.
   9. From the To Do page, click "Complete Registration Step 1 of 2." See the Frequently Asked Questions for instructions on making an online payment, if required.
   10. Click "Complete Registration" (or "Purchase" if making an online payment), and a confirmation email will be promptly sent to the your address.

Merit Badge and Program Class Registration Guidelines:

• All classes are first-come, first-served. Online class registration opens simultaneously for all units.
• The online registration system requires that there not be a past-due balance in order for class registration to be saved. This means that a unit that has not made their second payment after the deadline is at risk of forfeiting their merit badge classes to a unit that has made their payment on time.
• Class size limits are set based on national recommendations, practicality, and safety standards. Class sizes will not change, however, if there is enough of a demand, the camp may choose to offer another session of a select class.
• The unit is responsible for paying for any costs associated with a class. If a Scout decides not to take a class once he has arrived at camp, the cost of the class will not be refunded. Visit the Dates and Fees page for information about any associated costs.
• While the camp does not limit any Scout from taking any merit badge because of his age, we strongly recommend age limits on some badges. Visit the Merit Badges page for more information. This does not apply to older Scout programs, that may enforce an age limit.