Grand Canyon Council Virtual Merit Badge Class

Citizenship in the Nation

Dates: May 18, 2026 - 6:30pm-8:30pm AZ time (we will be 2 hours behind ET on this date)
            June 8 2026 - 6:30pm-8:30pm AZ time (we will be 3 hours behind ET on this date)

Note: Most of the nation changes to daylight savings time on March 8th.  We in Arizona do not.  Be mindful of the time difference if you are out of state.

Fee: $10

Prerequisites: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8  and minimum age of 12.- Important:  Please read the class information on this page and make sure you are willing to do the work before signing up.  Prerequisites are to be submitted by May 14 so we can discuss them during the first class.  We will add more information and discuss the Scout's answers during the classes.

Before enrolling, Scouts should not be taking merit badge classes without their Scoutmaster's knowledge.  Please make sure your Scoutmaster knows you are taking this virtual merit badge class and indicates the  Initial Unit Leader Signature in the merit badge in Scoutbook (the Scoutmaster may alternately sign the front of a blue card for the badge instead if desired.  Blue cards are available here.  send the signed card to: bill.nelson@scouting.org )

This is a virtual class, please make sure your computer's microphone and camera work prior to class.

Scouts must attend both nights

IMPORTANT: Please see additional course information file on this page

Subjects discussed in the classes include:

• Declaration of Independence
• Constitution
• Bill of Rights and Amendments
• U.S. Citizenship
• How the U.S. Federal Government is structured
• How citizens are involved
• Balance of Powers and Checks and Balances

A parent or guardian should be in the room with the Scout to audit the class.

The Merit Badge Counselor for this course is Bill Nelson of Grand Canyon Council

Other merit badge opportunities are here.