Scouts who earn the Citizenship in the World merit badge will discover that they are already a citizen of the world. How good a citizen each person is depends on his willingness to understand and appreciate the values, traditions, and concerns of people in other countries.
Dates
May 12, 2026: 6:30pm–8:30pm
May 19, 2026: 6:30pm–8:30pm
You must attend both classes to complete.
Note that these time conflict with our regular troop meetings.
Fee: $10
Prerequisites
Minimum age 12. Read over the class information document on this page and make sure you are willing to do the work before signing up. Requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7 are due prior to the first class. Please see how to fulfill the prerequisites by clicking the “Prerequisite Requirements” link.
Some of the subjects discussed in the classes:
How one becomes a citizen
US Rights and Duties
International Law vs. National Law
Interpol
WHO
What is a constitution
Major types of governments
Head of Government vs. Head of State
Where US citizen can get help abroad
Visas vs Passports
A parent or guardian should be in the room with the Scout to audit the zoom meeting.
The Merit Badge Counselor for this course is Bill Nelson of Grand Canyon Council
Essential Resources
Signed Blue Card
Scouts should not be taking merit badge classes without their Scoutmaster's knowledge. Please make sure your Scoutmaster knows you intend to take this virtual merit badge class and has signed your Blue Card in Scoutbook.
