Choose your adventure: Go downhill skiing/snowboarding, or recreational tree climbing. 1. Choose your outdoor adventure 2. Plan and prepare 3. Gather your gear 4. Set a goal and train for your adventure 5. Go on your outdoor adventure When you’ve earned this badge, you’ll have learned the skills for—and experienced—downhill skiing, snowboarding or recreational tree…
Award Level: Junior
Junior Trail Adventure Badge
Choose your adventure: Go on a trail run for a distance that challenges you, or train for and go on 3 separate day hikes. 1. Choose your outdoor adventure 2. Plan and prepare 3. Gather your gear 4. Set a goal and train for your adventure 5. Go on your outdoor adventure When you’ve earned…
Mechanical Engineering
Discover mechanical engineering through these activities. Engineering is everywhere – see how YOU can make an impact in today’s world. Explore Engineering Let’s Get Energized Go Green Dream it! Sketch it! Model it! Building for Tomorrow When I’ve earned this badge, I will know more about mechanical engineering and how engineers make the world a…
Mechanical Engineering: Balloon Car
Learn about air power and create an alternative fuel car. Learn about potential and kinetic energy Design and build a balloon car Test your balloon-powered car Analyze and share results Brainstorm ways to improve your design When you’ve earned this badge, you’ll know how to engineer a balloon-powered car and understand potential energy, kinetic energy,…
Mechanical Engineering: Crane
Learn about simple machines and how they work together as you build your own heavy-lifting crane. Explore simple and compound machines Design and build a crane Test your crane Analyze and share your results Brainstorm ways to improve your design When you’ve earned this badge, you’ll know how to build and test a crane and…