Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge (Ages 11 to 17) [M-Fri Summer Camp]

CITIZENSHIP IN THE NATION MERIT BADGE
Discover how national decisions affect you, your family and the community. Learn about the history and functions of the federal government. Find out how to become an active participant in the life of the nation and how to voice your opinion to your representatives. A pontoon boat ride will be included to visit a historical landmark on Balboa Island. Recommended for youth ages 13+.
These sessions run Mon - Fri during the Newport Sea Base Summer Camp.
AM Sessions from 8:45 - 10:15 AM
Week 2: 6/15 - 6/19 (AM)
Week 4: 6/29 - 7/2 (AM)
Week 6: 7/13 - 7/17 (AM)
Week 8: 7/27 - 7/31 (AM)
PM Sessions from 1:15 - 2:45 PM
Week 3: 6/22 - 6/26 (PM)
Week 5: 7/6 - 7/10 (PM)
Week 7: 7/20 - 7/24 (PM)
Week 9: 8/3 - 8/7 (PM)
Please remember to check the attachments for additional details before your class begins. BSA medical form AB is required and must be turned in at check-in.
**Participants must be able to attend all 5 classes**
Newport Sea Base
Monday 06-15-2026
8:45 AM PT to 10:15 AM PT
Week 3: 6/22 - 6/26 [PM]
Newport Sea Base
Monday 06-22-2026
1:15 PM PT to 2:45 PM PT
Week 4: 6/29 - 7/3 [AM]
Newport Sea Base
Monday 06-29-2026
8:45 AM PT to 10:15 AM PT
Week 5: 7/6 - 7/10 [PM]
Newport Sea Base
Monday 07-06-2026
1:15 PM PT to 2:45 PM PT
Week 6: 7/13 - 7/17 [AM]
Newport Sea Base
Monday 07-13-2026
8:45 AM PT to 10:15 AM PT
Week 7: 7/20 - 7/24 [PM]
Newport Sea Base
Monday 07-20-2026
1:15 PM PT to 2:45 PM PT
Week 8: 7/27 - 7/31 [AM]
Newport Sea Base
Monday 07-27-2026
8:45 AM PT to 10:15 AM PT
Week 9: 8/3 - 8/7 [PM]
Newport Sea Base
Monday 08-03-2026
1:15 PM PT to 2:45 PM PT





