CITIZENSHIP IN SOCIETY

The focus of the Citizenship in Society merit badge is to provide you with information on diversity, equity, inclusion, and ethical leadership. You’ll learn why these qualities are important in society and in Scouting, as well as how to help other people at all times and serve as a leader and an upstander. The Boy Scouts of America continues to be committed to developing a culture in which every youth, volunteer, and employee feels included and welcomed — and to building communities where every person feels respected and valued. • We welcome families and individuals of all backgrounds and identities to help prepare young people to serve as successful members and leaders of our nation’s increasingly diverse communities.

• We are committed to creating inclusive environments and promoting a culture of respect and belonging for all.

• We expect all members to be guided by the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
o As found in the definition of “reverent” in the Scout Law, we expect our Scouts to “respect the beliefs of others,” both within and outside of Scouting.

• We want everyone who follows the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law to feel welcomed and able to take advantage of the many opportunities Scouting provides, and we want every Scout to feel a sense of acceptance and inclusion in their unit and in Scouting.

• We expect and appreciate that our Scouts do their best to make all feel welcomed.
o Learning about and understanding different identities and abilities will help each Scout understand what to do to help make other Scouts feel welcomed and find a sense of belonging in Scouting.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SCOUTS

By now in your journey as a Scout, you have probably completed other merit badges and become familiar with using the merit badge pamphlet that usually accompanies the requirements. The process of earning this merit badge will be different, as it intentionally places the responsibility of research and identification of resources on you instead of using a merit badge pamphlet.

• You are encouraged to explore as deeply and broadly as you see fit for your personal learning and growth.

• Your merit badge counselor may, for certain requirements, ask you to identify your sources.

• Please come with all information for Requirment #7 and be prepared to discuss the person you slelected.

• Your counselor will not be providing you with answers or resources, but will be engaging you in conversation to ask about what you have learned and how you plan to apply your new knowledge to your life as a Scout and as a good citizen in society.

• As you undertake these learnings, think about how you can demonstrate the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law in your daily life.

CLASS RESTRICTIONS

These are being put in place for this Merit Badge to give all of the older scouts in the council that will need this Merit Badge in order to become an Eagle Scout. This Merit Badge will be required to attain Eagle Scout Rank starting July 1st, 2022. 

- Only One Scout Per Unit Per Class
- 14 years old minimum
- Rank First Class
- Class Size is limited to 8 Scouts

COST
- $5.00 and there will be Snacks & Beverages Provided.