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Event Details

Event Type Merit Badge
Title Audubon Acres Merit Badge University
Location 900 N Sanctuary Rd. Chattanooga, Tn 37421  Show Map
Start Date Start Time Stop Date Stop Time
10/7/2016 6:00 PM 10/9/2016 12:00 Noon
Open for Registration Last day to Register
4/1/2016   10/1/2016
Sessions
(# badges a single scout can attend)
Fees
(cost to attend event)
For
(Who is invited)
1 $20.00 any scout who wants to attend
Council District Type Unit
Cherokee Area Mission Troop 2071

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Please read everything we've included in the event description. If you still have questions, contact the event manager by clicking this button.

Email Tim Haralson (tim@haralsonassociates.com), the Event Manager

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ActivitySessionLocationPrerequisitesMin. AgeClass FeeMax in ClassSeats AvailableCounselor 
ABA Attendance By Adult Adult MBU Walker HallNone21$-1010063 Tim Haralson
ABA Attendance By Adult Adult MBUWalker HallFree leaders over 10 boys2110087 Tim Haralson
AHG Outdoor Skills All Day None113027 Tim Haralson
Astronomy All Day Sat nt camping req.112020 Tim Haralson
Bird Study All Day None112515 Tim Haralson
Campsite Fri & Sat The Meadow2 Deep Leadership11$5350253 Tim Haralson
Cooking* All Day None11264 Tim Haralson
CUB Webelos to Boy Scouts All Day None83517 Tim Haralson
Emergency Preparedness* All Day First Aid 11254 Tim Haralson
Engineering All Day  11180 Tim Haralson
Environmental Science* All Day None11332 Tim Haralson
First Aid* All Day None112210 Tim Haralson
Fish and Wildlife Management 1/2 Day paired with Reptile11221 Tim Haralson
Fly Fishing All Day None112511 Tim Haralson
FOOD Lunch  Extra Guest lunch21$6350320 Tim Haralson
Gardening All Day None112522 Tim Haralson
GEN Civic Service All DayAudubon Work gloves, Wtr Bottle142020 Tim Haralson
Insect Study All Day None112521 Tim Haralson
Metalwork All Day None11100 Tim Haralson
Orienteering All Day Compass11200 Tim Haralson
Photography All Day Camera112010 Tim Haralson
Plant Science All Day None112525 Tim Haralson
Reptile and Amphibian Study 1/2 Day paired with fish11222 Tim Haralson
Scouting Heritage All Day None112525 Tim Haralson
Surveying All Day None112014 Tim Haralson
Weather All Day None112522 Tim Haralson
Welding All Day  11122 Tim Haralson
Wilderness Survival All Day Survival Gear112016 Tim Haralson
Sponsor Information

Chattanooga Audubon Society



The Chattanooga Audubon Society(CAS) continues its long tradition of partnering with the Scouting movement to provide programming and service project opportunities to Scouts. Chartered in 1944 by Robert Sparks Walker and other civic leaders, the Chattanooga Audubon Society is a diverse organization established to educate and promote an understanding of the responsibility borne by all individuals to preserve and protect our environmental, cultural, and historical resources.



With that mission in mind, CAS in conjunction with BSA Crew 2071 from Audubon is pleased to offer a Merit Badge University(MBU) focusing on the Outdoor and Environmental badges. This opportunity will be offered at the Audubon Acres property, one of three properties owned and managed by CAS.



Audubon Island, in downtown Chattanooga, in the Tennessee River, is avaialble for canoing/kayaking adventures and primitive camping, while Audubon Mountain offers access to the Cumberland Trail as well as primitive camping.


Description

Audubon Acres Merit Badge University is a camping opportunity and MBU all rolled into one event. Your unit can camp for the weekend and ALL of your Scouts, regardless of rank or age, can choose a program to attend.  This MBU will focus on the Outdoor and Environmental merit badges that may be hard to accomplish individually.



Fees

Fees are $20 per Scout, which includes the MBU, a patch, and lunch on Saturday the 8th. Two adult leaders are free with every 10 Scouts. if less than 10 Scouts, all leaders are $10 each with Saturday lunch included. You can camp for an additional $5.00 per scout and  leader (other than the 2 that are free if you have more than 10 boys).  1. All adults must register by signing up for the class"ABA for adults". Use the one marked "free leaders" for your 2 free if you register more than 10 boys; and/or use the other "ABA for adults" class if you are registering adults who will need to pay the $10.00.  2. All adults and scouts who will be camping must  sign up for the class "Campsite" and this will charge your account the $5.00. Each unit is responsible for meals other than Saturday lunch. There will be a Cooking contest on Sunday morning, more details in Registration packet.



Pre-registration is required and all paperwork and fees must be completed by September 22, 2016. There will be NO ONSITE or late registration accepted. The campsite will open at 6 pm on Friday evening, Oct 7 and all units should plan on being checked out by 12 Noon on Sunday, Oct 9. Some Merit Badges may require attendance on Saturday evening/night, check pre-requisites.  Camping areas will be assigned by staff, based on time and size of registration, and arrival.



The Coleman@ Company factory representatives will attend again bringing gear and supplies for sale at below wholesale prices, so bring your shopping list and empty your piggy bank!



There will a display and sale of Boy Scout Memorabila by "The Carolina Trader". He both buys and sells historical scout "stuff"; so be prepared to bring things to sell, trade or purchase if that is your thing!



BBQ plate lunch will be catered by Rib-n-Loin. Lunch will be BBQ Pork, Beans, Potato salad, Bread, & Sauce.



*You can register and pay for your guest lunch by selecting the "food" activity. Each adult you register here will be charged $6.00 for the lunch only. This is only for guests not otherwise registered as a leader or a scout attending the event. Their lunch is included in the registration fee.



Service project

To register, it is called GEN training-Civic Service. Any scout or leader can spend the day assisting Kyle and the Audubon Volunteers in preparing the trails and setting up for the "Haunted Acres" adventure that will be held ther later in October. It will require building sets, placing props and sound/lights out in the trail area. Bring work gloves, first aid kit and water bottle.



Webelos Activity

Activities will be held lasting all day to prepare Webelos for similar events when in a Boy Scout Troop. The district is organizing an official Webelos camping experience also at this years event. Our site is Baloo approved and a separate camping area will be set aside for Webelos.



 



 


Counselor Information
Unit Sign-up Instructions

This is expected to be a popular event, register early as space is limited. Class registration and camping space will be confirmed on a "First-Come, First-Served, First Paid" basis. Units must have paid their fees prior to the September 22ed deadline or your place in the classes will not be assured.



Any class with less than 3 participants at the close of registration on September 22ed, MAY be subject to cancellation, with your boys being offered an alternative class.



1. All adults must register by signing up for the class"ABA for adults". Use the one marked "free leaders" for your 2 free if you register more than 10 boys; and/or use the other "ABA for adults" class if you are registering adults who will need to pay the $10.00.  2. All adults and scouts who will be camping must  sign up for the class "Campsite" and this will charge your account the $5.00. Only 1 merit badge class will be offered on this weekend; with the exception of Fish & Wildlife/Reptile & Amph. These two tandum classes will be taught together over the course of Saturday and therefore two badges will be awarded for these tandum classes.  These classes on their own are not all day classes.



This camping and MBU are available for unit registration only, individuals must register through their unit.



Costs: $25 per Scout for the complete weekend of activities, including camping, MBU, and Saturday lunch. All other meals, Merit Badge materials and books are the responsibility of the Scout or unit. Two adults are included free with every 10 Scouts, less than 10 Scouts, leaders or additional adults are $10 each. Everyone will receive Saturday lunch, a patch, and camping for the weekend. MBU participation only is $20 per Scout, 2 adults free with 10 Scouts, otherwise $10 per adult. You can register and pay for your extra guests lunch by selecting the "food" activity. Each adult you register here will be charged $6.00 for the lunch only. This is only for guests not otherwise registered as a leader or a scout attending the event. Their lunch is included in the registration fee.



Each participant needs to bring a camp chair to use during classes, as ALL classes will be held at various sites on the property. Each unit leader must provide and send with the scout his "blue Card". The boy must have the blue card ready for the instructor to sign at the end of the day.


Payment Instructions for the Unit









 
 


Please mail payments to:   Audubon Acres MBU  900 North Sanctuary Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37421

Paypal may not be able to be accessed this year. We will notify you if this changes.



 


Directions to the Event

Audubon Acres is conveniently located in the East Brainerd part of Chattanooga.



Take I-75 to Exit #3, East Brainerd Road, and go east. Follow East Brainerd over the hill to Gunbarrel Road. Turn right or south on Gunbarrel Road and follow the brown signs to Audubon Acres.



Upon entering the gates, the unit will be shown a parking place. A unit leader can confirm the registraton with staff, while the Scouts prepare to walk to the camping area, assisted by a Staff member. The Troop trailer and gear can be driven to the campsite for unloading and loading, but ALL vehicles will be parked in the assigned parking area overnight and throuh the day on Saturday. NO Vehicles will be allowed in the camping area during the day on Saturday.


Release Information

Each unit is responsible for securing the appropriate Tour Permits as needed by your Council. 



Registration is accomplished only via this website so, do not go to The Cherokee Area office to register please.



 


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