Can a Scout Retake a Merit Badge Class

[Eagle92 110]

I had an interesting conversation last nite with the wife and oldest on a topic very similar to this thread.

 

I mentioned to wife and oldest about how I'm getting old and that oldest will be going to summer camp in 2 years. The dialogue between him and I went something like this.

 

Oldest: So I can take Reading MB at summer camp?

 

Me: OH heck no. No son of mine is taking a paper pushing merit badge at summer camp If I can help it.You can take those at any time. At summer camp, I want you to take First Aid, but other than that, I want you to take some of the fun ones like swimming, climbing, canoeing, sailing, wilderness survival...

 

Oldest: What about Shotgun Shooting?

 

Me; ...shotgun shooting. Hmm They may have an age requirement for that one, but I think you need to focus on the basics and get rifle shooting first, then move on to Shotgun. But yeah shotgun is OK with me if they let you.

 

 

Life is good.