§     Overnight Outpost Camp
                §    Rappelling
                §     Geocaching
         §    Rendezvous and Varsity Games
                §     Nightly Campfire Programs

   


In addition to the leadership skills they will learn, participants in the Varsity Scout Cedar Badge program can complete requirements towards twenty two (22) different merit badges. Merit Badge Requirements.

 Venturing Cedar Badge Program

Building on the Boy Scout CB and Varsity CB Programs,Venturing  CB-NYLT / Kodiak is the pinnacle of the CB-NYLT experience! During the Kodiak Trek, Venturing Crews, both  male and co-ed crews, learn to incorporate highly developed leadership abilities with advanced communications skills in team building activities, all while hiking the trails and floating the rivers of Idaho's beautiful mountain wilderness.  

Who plans and conducts Cedar Badge?

The Cedar Badge (CB) Board of Directors, comprised of 24 young men and young women, leads and directs the program.  The balance of the CB staff is selected and trained by the Board of Directors. Scouts who have attended and successfully completed the Cedar Badge program can apply to be on staff.  The Cedar Badge program is overseen by a staff of carefully selected and trained adult leaders.


How do Home Units benefit from having Scouts attend Cedar Badge?

Benefits for your home unit realized by having Scouts attend Cedar Badge include:

§ Scouts have a positive Scouting experience with 350 to 500 other scouts.
§ Scouts return to their home units more excited and knowledgeable about Scouting.
§ Scouts learn leadership skills that can be applied in home units.
§ Scouts learn to work with others, including people they have never met before, to accomplish tasks and activities.
§ Scouts obtain and realize the value of wearing scout uniforms.

How do Scout Leaders benefit from having Scouts attend Cedar Badge?

Benefits the unit leader recognizes from having scouts attend Cedar Badge include:

§ Scouts are trained in leadership skills and proper unit operation; thus, they make ideal junior leaders for your unit. (Ideal units have CB-trained youth and Wood  Badge-trained adult leaders).

§ Scouts set goals while at Cedar Badge that must be completed at home and in their home units. Many of these goals are actions that will improve the attitude and skills of your home units.

When and Where does Cedar Badge happen?

Cedar Badge is held at Treasure Mountain Scout Camp, at the base of the Grand Teton Mountains, during late June of each year. It starts on Monday morning and completes with a graduation mid-day on Saturday. Parents and others are not invited to visit during the course, but are encouraged to attend the graduation on Saturday at 11:00 a.m.  Scouts must remain in camp during the entire course, from start to finish, to complete the course. Adult leaders or parents need to provide transportation to and from Cedar Badge.

How do Scouts Qualify to attend Cedar Badge?

To attend Cedar Badge, a Scout must:

1. Be a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America
2. Be a First Class Scout by CB time.
3. Have prior weeklong or other camping experience. CB is not for first time campers!
4. Provide a completed Class 2, B.S.A. medical form.
5. Be recommended by their unit leader.

How do Scouts apply for Cedar Badge?

Complete a Cedar Badge Application Form, including parents and Unit Leader signature.

You can mail, email, or take the application directly to the Grand Teton Council Service Center at either:

574 4^th Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83401

OR

2306 Pocatello Creek Road
Pocatello, ID 83201

Payment can be handled by mail, take it directly to the Grand Teton Council Service Center, or use the new online store to pay by Credit Card or if your are authorized, you can charge it to your unit's store account.