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Overview for Scouts
Overview for Scouts
If you have ever wanted to go back in time or wished you could visit the future, if you are curious about the world, or if you are interested in how things work or like to learn new things, these are all reasons why you should want to read. Reading is fascinating. It’s full of surprises. And it will take you places you can’t get to in any other way.
Class Details
Class Details
Scout of any rank and any age may participate
This merit badge is taught in two 1.5-hour sessions.
Prerequisites and homework must be completed to earn this merit badge.
Classes are typically held at the Half Hollow Hills Community Library, 55 Vanderbilt Pkwy, Dix Hills, NY 11746.
Scouts must request permission to participate from their Scoutmaster and obtain a signed blue card.
Mr. Wallick's Notes
Mr. Wallick's Notes
"A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one."
— George R. R. Martin
Reading for pleasure is an essential life skill. With it brings improvements in reading achievement and comprehension, writing, vocabulary, and general knowledge to improved empathy, understanding of self and others, and well being. The more you enjoy reading, the more you read. The more you read, the better you become at reading. The better you become, the more you read — a virtuous cycle.
Register for Reading
Register for Reading
At this time, there are no scheduled classes for Reading.
Merit Badge Resources
Merit Badge Resources
Mr. Wallick's "Best" Books List
Mr. Wallick's "Best" Books List
Coming soon!
Before the First Class
Before the First Class
There are five things I ask of every scout who participates in my merit badge classes. Be sure to review these before the first class!
Class Request Form
Class Request Form
Don't see the merit badge class scheduled that you want? Just let me know. Troop leaders may use this form to request a class cohort, too.
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