The First Cyber Merit Badge Camp in South Carolina Join us for a fun filled day as SC Cyber hosts the first information technology merit badge camp. The day begins with everyone earning the Cyber Chip. Afterwards, scouts break into various merit badge classes over two sessions. SC Cyber is providing instruction on many of the newest badges BSA has to offer. Lunch and an event patch will be included in this event. We want to make this a unique experience, and will include cyber security information for scouts and their families. Be sure to register today as space is limited. Expectations All scouts should be in Class A uniforms (shirt only, no sash or neckercheif). All scouts should have a paper and writing utensil ready for all merit badge classes. All scouts should have printed merit badge workbooks for each class (available at this link). All scouts should remain on their best behavior at risk of being removed from a class. Schedule 0730 - 0800 Troop check-in and folder pick-up 0800 - 0900 Session 1 (Cyber Chip) 0905 - 1230 Session 2 1230 - 1315 Lunch 1315 - 1645 Session 3 1645 - 1700 Clean up and check-out Double Blocked Courses Robotics and Engineering take 2 periods to complete the course. Electricity and Energy completes both badges in 1 period, excluding prerequisites. In either case, you must register for both badges in the meritbadge.info registration system. Prerequisites Cyber Chip Grades 6-8: Requirement 2: Write and sign a personalized contract with your parent or guardian that outlines rules for using the computer and mobile devices, including what you can download, what you can post, and consequences for inappropriate use. Requirement 5: Discuss with your unit leader the acceptable standards and practices for using allowed electronic devices, such as phones and games, at your meetings and other Scouting events. The requirements can be found at scouting.org A workbook for these prerequisites can be found in DOC or PDF form Grades 9-12: Requirement 2: Write and sign a personalized contract with your parent or guardian that outlines rules for using the computer and mobile devices, including what you can download, what you can post, and consequences for inappropriate use. Requirement 3: Discuss with your parents the benefits and potential dangers teenagers might experience when using social media. Give examples of each. Requirement 6: Discuss with your unit leader the acceptable standards and practices for using allowed electronic devices, such as phones and games, at your meetings and other Scouting events. The requirements can be found at scouting.org A workbook for these prerequisites can be found in DOC or PDF form Graphic Arts This course requires that you bring your own device. Any kind of laptop is OK. If you do not have a laptop you can bring, contact smileytechguy@smileytechguy.com. Before the course, you will need to install a program called GIMP. This is done to save time in class. GIMP is avaliable on all operating systems. You can find the downloads at gimp.org. DO NOT DOWNLOAD VIA BITTORRENT, instead download directly. Windows direct link, OS X direct link, and GNU/Linux (install from distro's native repositories with APT). Geocaching With parental permission and guidance, create an account on https://www.geocaching.com/account/register This will require an email address which can be accessed Be sure to remember your username and password While not required, if you can, please bring your own GPS unit Any handheld GPSr unit is acceptable, no Garmin Nüvi You may also use a smartphone with location, as long as you have the Geocaching app installed and a charged battery Android iOS Digital Technology The Cyber Chip and requirement 5b is required in order to earn the full merit badge. The Cyber Chip can be completed during the first session. 5b. Using an Internet search engine (with your parent’s permission), find ideas about how to conduct a troop court of honor or campfire program. Print out a copy of the ideas from at least three different websites. Share what you found with your counselor, and explain how you used the search engine to find this information. Also, a flash drive is required to save class work on. Programming The Cyber Chip is required in order to earn the full merit badge, which can be completed during the first session. Moviemaking Bring a camera device that can record at least 5 minutes of video. iPads/smartphones are also acceptable. With your parent's permission, create a YouTube account to upload your video in class. Plan a video at least 5 minutes in duration, which will be filmed after the course. Electricity/Energy Electricity: Requirement 2: Complete an electrical home safety inspection of your home, using the checklist found in this pamphlet or one approved by your counselor. Discuss what you find with your counselor. Requirement 8: Make a floor plan wiring diagram of the lights, switches, and outlets for a room in your home. Show which fuse or circuit breaker protects each one. The requirements can be found at meritbadge.org A workbook for these prerequisites can be found in PDF form Energy: The following requirements must be completed before class: 1a The following requirements must be completed after class: 1b, 4ab The requirements can be found at meritbadge.org A workbook for these prerequisites can be found in PDF or DOC form Signs, Signals, and Codes The following requirements must be completed before class: 3ab, 4a, 5ab, and 10 The requirements can be found at meritbadge.org A workbook for these prerequisites can be found in DOC or PDF form