Scouting America Citizenship Badges
Citizenship in the Nation: February 22, March 8, and April 19
Citizenship in the World: March 8, April 5, and April 19
Advance in Scouting by Earning Merit Badges at the DeVos Learning Center
Are you a young adventurer seeking to embrace the values of responsibility, community, and leadership? Join with other Scouts at the DeVos Learning Center at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum to complete core requirements for citizenship badges that will allow you to earn the rank of Eagle Scout and become an active citizen.
As the only Eagle Scout to serve as president, the lessons that Gerald Ford learned during his youth in scouting—self-discipline, teamwork, and moral and patriotic values—would define his life of public service.
Today, these lessons are brought to life through Ford’s remarkable career in no-cost merit badge programs offered at the DeVos Learning Center. Join us for:
Citizenship in the Nation (Offered February 22, March 8, and April 19). Make progress toward becoming an Eagle Scout by earning this badge in one of Michigan’s premier civic spaces. Scouts will learn about the foundations of American Government, including the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, and the three branches of government—all exemplified by President Ford’s lifetime of public service.
Citizenship in the World (Offered March 8, April 5, and April 19). Complete an Eagle-required citizenship badge and learn about different cultures, governments and global issues with President Ford as a guide. Scouts will gain an appreciation of their global citizenship by exploring the values, traditions, and concerns of people in other countries, and will become aware of their responsibilities beyond their own nation’s borders.
For more information, email education@38foundation.org or call (616) 254-0370.