Merit Badge Fair at Clark’s Trading Post -June 5 and June 11, 2016 

Clark's Trading Post in Lincoln, NH is hosting a Merit Badge Fair. In addition to the rides and shows that Clark's has to offer, the boys can participate in different presentations that will help fulfill the requirements of their badges. A merit badge counselor will be present to sign off on the presentations. All the presentations will begin at the Scouting Tent and have a limited amount of seating, so book early to reserve your spot.

RAILROADING 10:30-12:00: 
Presented by Bob Henderson, railroad enthusiast and locomotive engineer for over 30 years. You will learn about railroad safety, signs and signals. During a walking tour discover the history of our railroad equipment including locomotives (both running and on display), a unique railbus and an authentic railroad covered bridge. The session will conclude with a ride on the White Mountain Central Railroad 11:30. This presentation will fulfill requirements 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8b1 & 8b2 for the Boy Scout Railroading merit badge. Please complete requirements 1, 2, and 3 as prerequisites so the merit badge counselor can sign off on your badge.

MAMMAL STUDY 1:00-2:00: 
Presented by Murray Clark, bear trainer and bear keeper at Clark's Trading Post. The bear keeper will cover information on the life cycle of both our captive bears and the wild bears. They will discuss age, diet, habitat and birth of the black bears. This presentation will fulfill requirements 1, 2 & 4c for the Boy Scout Mammal Study merit badge. Please complete requirements 3 & 5 as prerequisites so the merit badge counselor can sign off on your badge. The Scouts will be able to enjoy the 30-minute bear show at either 12:00 or 3:00.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 3:00-4:00: 
Presented by Sylvia Clark, Project Engineer and co-owner of Stonecipher & Clark Environmental Solutions, a local environmental consulting business that specializes in environmental assessments, cleanups, compliance & permitting, underground storage tank removals, and visible emissions testing. This presentation will fulfill Boy Scout requirements 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 3f, 5 and 6 for the Environmental Science merit badge. Please complete requirements 1, 2 & 4 as prerequisites so the merit badge counselor can sign off on your badge.

Boy Scouts, we want to see you succeed! Please be prepared!
*Bring, and fill out your own blue cards for each merit badge you wish to work on. 
*Take notice of the prerequisites listed for each presentation, so you will have met all the requirements to complete the badge that day. 
*Bring a copy of the work for the prerequisites you have done for each presentation.

Special discounts for Boy Scouts in uniform will include the following:
•	10% off one item in the main gift shop
•	A one scoop make your own sundae for only $3
•	Scouts may mine for gemstones (green bag) or fossils for just $8 per bag
•	Candle dipping $3 (dip a pair of straight candles)
•	Buy a souvenir mug for $6 and have free soda refills all day
•	$5 off a photo at Kilburn's Photo Parlor. Limit one per group.

Register on line at ClarksTradingPost.com Then, click on the Boy Scouts tab.  Family members are welcome to enjoy the park at the $18 rate but must register at the same time with their Scout.  Only Scouts and leaders are allowed into the presentations.   A non-refundable check must be mailed at the time of registration.  Your registration fee includes entrance to the park, all rides, all shows and all presentations.  For questions please contact 
Anne Englert at 603-745-8913 Ext. 19 or info@clarkstradingpost.com 

Campgrounds located within ten miles of Clark's Trading Post:
Country Bumpkins: Lincoln, NH 603-745-8837
Lost Valley Campground: North Woodstock, NH 603-745-8321
Maple Haven Campground: North Woodstock, NH 603-745-3350
Waterrest Campground: Woodstock, NH 603-745-2586
Woodstock KOA Campground: Woodstock, NH 603-745-8008
White Mountain National Forest Campgrounds:
Wildwood: Easton, NH
Hancock: Lincoln, NH
Big Rock: Lincoln, NH
NH State Park Campgrounds:
Lafayette Place: Franconia, NH
Cannon Mountain RV Park: Franconia, NH