Personal Development
Eagle Required
Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge
Learn local government structure, map community services, attend public meetings, volunteer 8+ hours, and create a civic presentation to earn this Eagle-required merit badge.
What you'll do
- What Good Citizenship Means Discuss with your counselor what citizenship in the community means and what it takes to be a good citizen in your …
- 2. Knowing Your Community Using an electronic mapping tool or paper map, locate and pinpoint the following services and landmarks in your …
- Attending a Government Meeting Attend an in-person meeting of your city, town, or county council or school board, local court session; OR another state …
- Investigating a Community Issue Choose an issue that is important to the citizens of your community; then do the following:
At a glance
- Requirements
- 8
- Category
- Personal Development
- Eagle Required
- Yes
- Updated
- March 29, 2026