Citizenship in the Nation

What: 

As Scouts fulfill the requirements for this merit badge, they will learn how to become active citizens, are aware of and grateful for their liberties and rights, to participate in their governments and protect their freedoms, helping to defend their country and standing up for individual rights on behalf of all its citizens.

Prerequisites (Have completed prior to merit badge day) - Requirements 5 & 7.

5.  Watch the national evening news for five days in a row or read the main stories in a national media organization (e.g., a newspaper or news website) for five days in a row. Discuss the national issues that you learned about with your counselor. Choose one issue and explain how it affects you, your family, and community.

7.  Do TWO of the following:

(a) Visit a place that is listed as a National Historic Landmark or that is on the National Register of Historic Places. Tell your counselor what you learned about the landmark or site and what you found interesting about it.

(b) Tour your state capitol building or the U.S. Capitol. Tell your counselor what you learned about the capitol, its function, and the history.

(c) Tour a federal facility. Explain to your counselor what you saw there and what you learned about its function in the local community and how it serves this nation.

(d) Choose a national monument that interests you. Using books, brochures, the Internet (with your parent or guardian's permission), and other resources, find out more about the monument. Tell your counselor what you learned, and explain why the monument is important to this country's citizens.

Bring a sack lunch & water bottle (there will be a "working" lunch)

Location: Scout Office - 2417 M Street - Bakersfield

Cost:  $5.00 per scout

Limit:  15 scouts

ALL Participants MUST turn in an "AB Medical" form (will be returned at the end of the day)