Citizenship in the Community: During this session, Scouts will learn about local 

and state government and how they can be better citizens by participating in 

government.

Prerequisite: Requirements 3, 5, and 7 should be completed prior to camp and 

brought for approval.

Age: All ages

Difficulty: Moderate

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Citizenship in the Nation: Scouts will learn about the rights and responsibilities of 

being a citizen in the United States. They will also dig deeper into the founding 

documents, such as the Bill of Rights and the Constitution, and learn about some 

famous speeches and historical sites.

Prerequisite: Participants should bring the contact information for their US Senators 

and Congressman with them to camp. For Requirement 8, Scouts must complete 

either 2a, 2b or 2c at home.

Age: All ages

Difficulty: Moderate

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Citizenship in the World: Scouts will discover how different countries interact and 

impact our world. One of the goals is to understand and appreciate the values, 

traditions, and concerns of people in other countries..

Prerequisite: Scouts should study each of the requirements before coming to 

camp. Information, notes, and/or materials for Requirements 2, 3, 4b, and 7 should 

be prepared and brought to camp for discussion and presentation.

Age: All ages

Difficulty: Moderate

Communications: During this session, Scouts will participate in several written and 

oral activities designed to strengthen their communication skills.

Prerequisite: Requirements 5, 7, and 8 must be completed prior to camp.

Age: All ages

Difficulty: Moderate

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Emergency Preparedness:  Scouts are often called upon to help because they 

know first aid and they know about the discipline and planning needed to react to an 

emergency situation. Earning this merit badge helps a Scout to be prepared by 

learning the actions that can be helpful and needed before, during, and after an 

emergency.

Prerequisite:  Scouts must have previously earned the First Aid Merit Badge 

(requirement 9), Requirement 2 must be completed outside of camp

Age: Recommended 12 and up

Difficulty: Moderate

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

First Aid: Be prepared to help when it matters most! Scouts will build practical 

skills for recognizing injuries and illnesses, responding to emergencies, and 

providing immediate care until professional help is available. Through hands-on 

practice and realistic scenarios, Scouts will gain the knowledge and confidence to 

put one of Scouting’s most important skills into action.

Age: All ages

Difficulty: Moderate

_____________________________________________________________________________________________