Citizenship in the World Merit Badge

Important Information:

• This is a drop-off class. Drive in through the outer gate and drop-off at the main brick building.
• Parents/leaders are welcome to wait onsite in our breakroom with free Wi-Fi ,or in one of several outdoor seating areas. Our property is adjacent to Norvin Green State Forest, which has many hiking trails.
• Pre-requisites MUST be completed prior to the in-person class: #4c and #7a & b.
• Scouts MUST bring physical proof of pre-requisite completion to class.
• Scouts MUST bring a signed Blue Card to class for our counselors to sign.
• Scouts MUST wear their uniform & closed-toe shoes.
• Cell phones will be collected at the beginning of each class, to ensure Scouts give their undivided attention to the badge Counselor.

Cancellations requested 2 or more weeks in advance will be refunded at the full price, minus Evenbrite fees. Refunds are not available with less than 2 weeks notice.

Instructors: Badges are taught by our certified Counselors who are experienced educators, have completed the Youth Protection Training, and are Wilderness First Aid certified. They are certified through the Northern NJ, BSA Council. Our current Counselors are: Lauren Lynch, Nicole Vaccaro, Peter Lundell, Chris Campbell

Citizenship in the World Prerequisites:

Requirement 4c: Select TWO of the following organizations, take notes & describe their role in the world. Bring to class and we'll discuss.

• (1) United Nations and United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
• (2) International Court of Justice (The World Court)
• (3) International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol)
• (4) World Organization of the Scout Movement
• (5) World Health Organization (WHO)
• (6) Amnesty International
• (7) International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
• (8) Cooperative for American Relief Everywhere (CARE)
• (9) European Union

Requirement 7: Do the following (with your parent or guardian's permission). Bring your hand written notes so we can share during class.

• (a) Visit the web site of the U.S. State Department. Learn more about an issue you find interesting that is discussed on this web site.
• -Here’s the Link to the U.S. State Department’s website on Climate and Environment Issues: https://www.state.gov/policy-issues/climate-and-environment/all/
• (b) Visit the web site of an international news organization or foreign government, OR examine a foreign newspaper available at your local library, bookstore, or newsstand. Find a news story about a human right realized in the United States that is not recognized in another country.
• -Here’s the link to the Associated Press (AP), an international news organization, find a news story about a human right realized in the United States that is not recognized in another country https://apnews.com/hub/climate-migration