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Textile Class Preparation

What to Bring

Read and review ALL requirements prior to the class.
Even though a requirement may be identified as one to be done in class, Scouts are still expected to familiarize, review, and prepare for the requirement – BE PREPARED!

Active interaction/participation is expected and mandatory.

Share in your own words – avoid reading your answers.

Pay attention to the action verbs in the requirements.

Bring proof of completion, even partially completed work.

Requirement Insights

RequirementsExpectations
1, 2b-d, 4, 5, 6

Scouts will be able to successfully complete these requirements during the class when they have prepared ahead of time.

Time will be allotted for those Scouts who have prepared to share their work for sign off consideration.

2a

Scouts must bring their swatches to class to share and use during the class discussion

3

IN PERSON CLASS: The merit badge counselor will help facilitate completing this requirement in the class, however, Scouts should review prior to the class to have a general understanding of each of the components of this requirement.

While not required, but highly encouraged, Scouts are encouraged to explore doing work ahead of time and bringing that work to share as a part of the class.

ONLINE CLASS: This requirement will need to be done prior to the class. All Scouts will share their work during the class for review.

Things to Remember to Bring

What to Bring
  1. Your BSA ID# and / or your Merit Badge Blue Card properly filled out and signed off by your Scout Leader.
  2. Notes and questions from reading the Textile Merit Badge Pamphlet.
  3. Wear your Scout Uniform.
  4. Textile Swatches for Requirement 2a
  5. Supporting documentation or project work pertinent to this merit badge, which may also include a Merit Badge Workbook for reference with notes.
  6. A positive Scouting focus and attitude.
Merit Badge Workbooks are a tool to aid Scouts with their work preparation. BSA discourages — but does not ban — the use of any merit badge worksheets or workbooks. Merit badge counselors must NEVER require the use of merit badge worksheets or workbooks and may if they choose, refuse to accept them. Scouts shall not be required to use ANY of these to complete a merit badge.