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Please note that once registered, the donation is non-refundable.
Waitlist
In the event that all spaces fill, we will take a waitlist for five Scouts. Email lisa@coastalpetrescue.org to be on the list.
Scouts BSA Dog Care Merit Badge Weekend
at Coastal Pet Rescue
Come spend the weekend at Camp Pawsawhile Retreat and learn from our seasoned volunteers and staff all about dog care to help you earn your Dog Care merit badge. Scouts will work hand in hand with our dog care teams and be able to ask questions and learn how we care for animals in a shelter environment.
Bonus: Scouts can also earn the Veterinary Science merit badge. Click here for more information.
2021 Program Dates: Saturday, April 24 and Sunday, April 25
Program time: Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm; Sunday: 1 pm to 5 pm
Cost: $20 donation per Scout to cover materials (workbook and first aid kit items)
Participation Limit: 10 Scouts
Scouts will receive a certificate at the completion of the program and will take their workbooks home with them as well as a signed blue card. CPR does not provide official Scouting badges or awards - all work should be turned in to your Scout leader to be awarded. If your unit uses Scoutbook, you can connect Lisa Scarbrough as your merit badge counselor.
The program is directed by CPR director and founder Lisa Scarbrough who is also a registered BSA leader for Coastal Georgia Council.
Attire: Scouts should wear closed toe shoes, clothes that may get dirty and/or torn (it happens)
Food and Beverage: Scouts should bring a sack lunch and refillable water bottle on Saturday; a snack and refillable water bottle on Sunday.
Two-Deep Leadership: Each unit sending a Scout MUST provide one leader or another adult to stay with the Scouts for the duration of the program.
Waivers and Code of Conduct
Each Scout participating in the Dog Care merit badge program with Coastal Pet Rescue must have a parent sign a Youth Release Waiver and parent and Scout sign the Youth Code of Conduct form before participating. All Scouts are expected to adhere to the Scout Law during all activities. Scouts failing to abide by the Code of Conduct will be asked to leave.
Please print and bring with you your signed waiver and code of conduct to the first day orientation.
Download Waiver | Download Code of Conduct
Scouts will be handling animals during their time in the program. Only Scouts with a strong ability to follow directions should consider participating.
Electronics
No electronics should be brought. Leaders/parents may bring their phones for taking photos/notes. Youth need to be completely focused on the activities for safety.
Pre-requisite: Requirement 4
For two months, keep and care for your dog. Maintain a log of your activities during this period that includes these items:
- Feeding schedule
- Types of food used
- Amount fed
- Exercise periods
- Training schedules
- Weekly body weight record
- Grooming and bathing schedules
- Veterinary care (if necessary)
- Costs
Also include a brief description of the type of housing/shelter arrangements you have for your dog.
Logs to be used will be emailed upon registration.
A note for those with cat allergies
Camp Pawsawhile has resident cats that live on the property. We cannot guarantee that your Scout will not come into contact with them during their time in the camp program. If your Scout is severely allergic to cats, we request that they not enroll in this program.
Community Service Hours
Scouts will receive one hour of community service for each day of attendance. Scouts may opt to stay on for an extra hour or two to earn additional service hours. Scouts should bring their handbook for service hours sign-offs.
