Children and Family Programs

Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge

Earn your Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge at The Morton Arboretum!

Content Detail

How much do you know about your national government? In this merit badge class, held at The Morton Arboretum, explore the three branches of our national government. Learn about government services as well as how to exercise your role in being a good citizen. Homework is necessary between classes.

This program meets in person at the Arboretum.

Instructor: education program guide or merit badge instructor

Age: 11 to 17 years old

Course number: M102

Instructor

Education program guide or merit badge instructor

What to Know

This class is designed for Boy Scouts working on their merit badge requirements.

Homework is required between sessions.

Limit 14 scouts per session. Open to ages 11 to 17.

Required reading: Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge Booklet

Program Schedule

Section A

This program includes the following two meeting times.

Sunday, January 21, 2024, 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Sunday, February 25, 2024, 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Thornhill Education Center, Parking Lot 21

Section B

This program includes the following two meeting times.

Sunday, February 4, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 3, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Thornhill Education Center, Parking Lot 21

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