Indian River Merit Badge of the Month

NEW: The Indian River District featured Merit Badge of the Month!

Registration is open using the link below!  

Advancement Recordkeeping & Blue Cards
Completed requirements will be reflected in Tentaroo following the event.  To access this report, please log in using the same Troop/Individual account used for registration.  If no completed requirements are shown, please contact the appropriate Merit Badge Counselor.  Blue Cards will not be collected or issued at the event.

Reservation Cancellations & Refund Policy
Spaces are limited per class; please be courteous to others if you are unable to attend.  If your Scout(s) are unable to attend a class, please cancel your reservation in Tentaroo.  This may be done up to seven days before the event.

While most merit badge classes are free, occasionally a class will require a small fee for program materials. For these classes specifically, no refunds will be permitted.

 

Merit Badge: Crime Prevention

Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
Time: 8:45am to 12:00pm
Cost: Zero
Class size: 15
Location: We will be meeting at the Sebastian Police Department, 1201 Main St., Sebastian, FL 32958
Merit Badge Counselor: Kevin Platts
Contact email: asmplatts@gmail.com
 
Prerequisites: Must bring with you the answers to:

3a -  With your parent or guardian's permission and the approval of your counselor, research local, state, or national news coverage of three crimes of different types. Research how common these types of crimes are in your state or in the United States.

3b -  Record notes on which law enforcement agencies and courts were involved in the pursuit of justice for the victims and the accused person, why you think these crimes were committed, and what could be done to prevent similar crimes. Review your research with your counselor.

11 Identify three career opportunities that would use skills and knowledge in the field of crime prevention. Pick one and research the training, education, certification requirements, experience, and expenses associated with entering the field. Research the prospects for employment, starting salary, advancement opportunities, and career goals associated with this career. Discuss what you learned with your counselor and whether you might be interested in this career.

Homework: There will be and, see the prerequisites above.
 
-Please bring printed workbook (download below), a refillable water bottle, & snacks for during the breaks.
-Attire: Class A uniform and closed-toed shoes.

Questions: Contact Kevin Platts at asmplatts@gmail.com


Merit Badge: Reptile and Amphibian Study

Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
Time: 4:00pm to 8:30pm
Cost: Zero
Class size: 10
Location: Vero Beach, Fl (Exact address will be sent to participants prior)
Merit Badge Counselor: Christopher Martinson
Contact email: crmartinson@gmail.com
 
Requirements are closed-toe shoes for the outside portion of the class.
 
Homework: Scouts will be leaving with a live tadpole that they will need to care for, for one month, after which they can return it to the Counselor or show it's alive to have met all the requirements for the merit badge.
 
-Please bring printed workbook (download below) , and a refillable water bottle.
-Attire: Class B and closed-toed shoes.
Questions: Contact Christopher Martinson at crmartinson@gmail.com

  • MB: Crime Prevention
    June 21, 2025

File Name Description
MB: Crime Prevention Workbook 2025 Crime Prevention Download
MB: Reptile & Amphibian Study Reptile and Amphibian Study Download