Resource Library·Merit Badge

Citizenship in The CommunityEagle

Eagle-required merit badge — requirements, troop progress, and nothing shelved yet (be the first to suggest something).Official BSA page ↗Workbook (PDF) ↗

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Earned
5
In Progress
18
Not Started
28
Active Scouts
Scout Progress
ScoutAWARDReq 1Req 2Req 3Req 4Req 5Req 6Req 7Req 8
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Anjali S.First Class
Finn P.First Class
Hazel S.Star
Jack P.Star
Jameson K.Tenderfoot
Lucy L.Tenderfoot
Oliver K.First Class
Oliver V.Star
Quinn B.Second Class
Veronica K.Star
Requirements

From the official BSA merit badge pamphlet — wording is paraphrased here. Confirm against the current pamphlet for sign-off.

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1
Discuss what citizenship in the community means and how to be a good citizen
2
2a
Map community landmarks (government, fire/police/hospital, parks, historic); record distances and travel times
2b
Chart your local or state government; show top offices and elected vs. appointed
3
3a
Attend an in-person council, school board, court session, or approved government meeting
3b
Explain why you agree with one opinion over another on an issue from the meeting
4
4a
Find which branch of local government is responsible for an issue important to your community
4b
Interview someone from that branch about the issue and how young people can help
4c
Share what you learned with your counselor
5
Watch an approved movie about individuals positively affecting a community; discuss
6
List taxpayer-funded community services and why they matter to your community
7
7a
Identify three charitable organizations (outside Scouting) that bring your community together
7b
Research one of the organizations using a variety of resources
7c
Contact the organization and volunteer at least eight hours; discuss what you learned
8
Develop and stage a public presentation on your community's history, cultures, features, and challenges