This is a great video that shows Geocaching as yet another way to teach kids. The scout leader in this video mentions that when they are out Geocaching, he can point out what poisonous plants there are, the geology of the area and still have fun. The leader makes the point that they need to know the terminology around geocaching. One of the kids mentions in the video that when you find something you actually feel proud of yourself. The scout leader again mentions that when they find a cache, they like to hide it better than the way they found it. On of the key elements of Scouting is teaching, and teaching one another, so Geocaching has become an important aspect to their educational activities.
This year, the Boy Scouts of America announced their plans for a new Geocaching Merit Badge. Watch our latest Lost & Found video to see how Boy Scout Troop 75 incorporates geocaching into their program. The scout troop from from Manhattan, Kansas also demonstrates some of the critical thinking and problem solving skills needed to earn the badge.
Requirements for the Geocaching Merit Badge are available online. The official Geocaching Merit Badge patch is in final development and expected to be released in the near future.Subscribe to this YouTube channel to be one of the first to see new videos!
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