As of July 1, 2022, Citizenship in the Society is a required merit badge for Eagle Scout rank.  The new Eagle application reflects the new required merit badge, and brings the total of required merit badges to 14.  You can download the new Eagle application here, or from the Downloads tab of this website.

Citizenship in Society is a departure from typical merit badges that have a merit badge pamphlet.  Counselors received specialized training, and the merit badge is conducted in a small group session.  It is much more of a discussion and reflection experience, as opposed to knowledge-based merit badges.

Per National BSA guidelines, It may not be offered at summer camps. Eagle applications without Citizenship in Society will be rejected, so if a Scout is getting close to an 18th birthday, it is time to get this done!

The feedback that I have received from Scouts and Counselors has been positive!  You may need to contact your District Advancement Chair, or Council to obtain information merit badge sessions available.

“Oh, the possibilities!”

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