Merit Resources
Home Merit: Building Wisdom, Securing Safety, and Creating Comfort!
Home maintenance is an essential Life-Skill. The Bible describes a home in Proverbs 24: 3-4 By wisdom a house is built. Through understanding it is made secure. Through knowledge its rooms are filled with priceless and beautiful things. God places a high priority on families. A house is the physical structure, but the relationships that…
Read MoreFrom Creation’s Spark to Modern Power: Mastering the Energy Merit!
God spoke, and in one voice (uni=one, verse=spoke/word), His Creation sprang to life. And, in that first moment in time, God imparted all energy necessary to propel His ever-expanding uni-verse in motion. And, of all the millions of celestial bodies, God designated a small blue marble to plant His ‘garden’ for His special people. Energy…
Read MoreForestry Merit: Cultivating God’s Creation with Care!
Then God said, “I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food. 30 And to all the beasts of the earth and all the birds in the sky and all the creatures that move along…
Read MoreGears, Gadgets, and God’s Design: Mastering the Engineering Merits!
Engineers solve problems using science and math to create new things or make things work better. Engineers devise solutions; inventing and constructing technological wonders that improve the quality of life. The material in this Merit supplement details & discusses • types of engineer; an engineer’s attributes (abilities); and type of the work that an engineer…
Read MoreToolcraft – From Woods to Workshop: Teaching Boys to Handle Tools Safely
Like the baseball batter who stands up to the plate and keeps his eye on the ball, a skilled axeman stands squarely in front of his log and looks right at the spot where he wants his blow to fall. That is a big part of the secret of accurate chopping. Keep your eye on…
Read MoreKnot That Hard: Ropes and Hitches Demystified
Why knot? Knots can be applied in many situations: binding (tying shoelaces), securing items (loads, boats, etc.), and decoration. Outdoor skills: fishing, hunting, camping, rock climbing/rappelling; surgical sutures. A good knot should be secure, quickly made, easily checked, and yet readily undone Learning to tie knots properly is an essential skill that is valuable for…
Read MoreThe Art of Campcraft: Green Merit Tips for Outdoor Living
The Green Camping Merit equips Royal Rangers with essential skills and knowledge to confidently enjoy and respect the outdoors. This merit focuses on , outdoor safety, and basic camping techniques. The merit is a requirement to earn the Gold Medal of Achievement. Participants will learn to: Select and prepare a campsite responsibly. Properly set up…
Read MoreFun Without the Fumbles: Safety Tip for Planning Activities
Safety Rules for Activities Exploring nature’s wonders can be an exhilarating experience, but it’s essential to equip yourself with outdoor survival skills to ensure a safe and enjoyable adventure. Rules, at first glance, may appear to restrict activities, but they have been developed through many experiences and provide good guidelines for a safe adventure. A…
Read MoreMerit Mastery: Your Guide to a Year of Success
Boys like to have fun and achieve; and, to be recognized for their accomplishments. Each Ranger should have the opportunity to advance and complete their top award [‘Gold Medal’] in each group. You can provide that opportunity for your Rangers to earn their Advancements through Good Planning & Tracking (follow-through). The Royal Rangers advancement program…
Read More9 Leadership Skills we teach at Jr Leadership Academy
At Jr Leadership Training Camp, we teach leadership through a process boys have to see by example and practice on their peers. Here are the Leadership Principles we teach: A good leader is one who takes responsibility for the outcome at the end, no matter what the result. He always gives the glory to God…
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