History and government
The past, cultures, law, and how communities decide
History explains why things are the way they are, and government is how people decide what happens next. These awards help you explore your family's story, visit historic places, and see how laws and leaders really work.
Scouts BSA merit badges and awards
- Citizenship in the Community, Eagle-required, Merit Badge · Citizenship · 8 requirements
- Citizenship in the Nation, Eagle-required, Merit Badge · Citizenship · 8 requirements
- Citizenship in the World, Eagle-required, Merit Badge · Citizenship · 7 requirements
- Law, Merit Badge · Citizenship · 11 requirements
- American Heritage, Merit Badge · Citizenship · 6 requirements
- American Cultures, Merit Badge · Citizenship · 5 requirements
- American Indian Culture, Merit Badge · Citizenship · 5 requirements
- Genealogy, Merit Badge · Hobbies · 9 requirements
- Scouting Heritage, Merit Badge · Hobbies · 9 requirements
- Archaeology, Merit Badge · STEM · 11 requirements
- Historic Trails Award, Award · 3 requirements
Cub Scout adventures
Explore other interests
- Animals, Pets, wildlife, birds, bugs, and farm animals
- Adventure outdoors, Camping, hiking, climbing, and finding your way
- On the water, Swimming, paddling, sailing, and diving
- Building and fixing, Woodwork, tools, trades, and making things work
- Science and nature, Space, weather, rocks, chemistry, and the living world
- Tech and coding, Programming, robots, AI, games, and cybersecurity
- Art and making, Drawing, painting, sculpture, crafts, and design
- Music, film, and media, Music, theater, movies, photos, writing, and animation
- Helping people, Service, emergencies, safety, and your community
- Health and medicine, First aid, fitness, the human body, and caring for others
- Money and business, Budgets, businesses, selling, and saving
- Sports and fitness, Games, training, shooting sports, and staying active
- Leading and speaking up, Leading a team, public speaking, and planning big things
- Food and cooking, Cooking at home and at camp, gardening, and fishing
- Things that go, Cars, planes, trains, bikes, and boats