Citizenship in Society

Overview for Scouts

The focus of the Citizenship in Society (CIS) merit badge is to provide you with information on diversity, equity, inclusion, and ethical leadership. You’ll learn why these qualities are important in society and in Scouting, as well as how to help other people at all times and serve as a leader and an upstander.

Eligibility to Participate

Scouts must have earned their Star rank and be at least 14 years old.
The merit badge is completed in two 2.5-hour sessions; you must attend both sessions to earn this badge (partial credit will not be awarded).
Each session is taught in a group setting of 4-6 scouts per class.
Classes are typically held at the Half Hollow Hills Community Library, 55 Vanderbilt Pkwy, Dix Hills, NY 11746.
Scouts must request permission to participate from their Scoutmaster and obtain a signed blue card.

Mr. Wallick's Notes

This merit badge is a little bit different from other merit badges you may have taken. There is no pamphlet to assist you. Instead, you will engage in open discussions on a variety of topics with other scouts. As the merit badge counselor, I will act as a facilitator to ensure our discussions stay on-topic.

You will need to come with an open mind and be ready to learn. The Citizenship in Society merit badge is really what you make of it. There may be ideas and concepts you are not familiar with or that you understand in a different way — that is 100% fine. I guarantee you by the end of this merit badge you will be prepared with new skills to improve your leadership abilities.

Register for CIS

I offer Citizenship in Society during the Matinecock Summer Merit Badge Program session.

Scouts will need to register on the event page once the schedule is posted at www.sccbsa.org/matSummerMB.

Merit Badge Resources

Before the First Class

There are five things I ask of every scout who participates in my merit badge classes. Be sure to review these before the first class!

Participation Requirements

Class Request Form

Don't see the merit badge class scheduled that you want? Just let me know. Troop leaders may use this form to request a class cohort, too.

Mr. Wallick's Merit Badge Class Request Form

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