
Scouts BSA
Merit Badge Programs
Citizenship in the Nation
- Citizenship in the Nation will be held in person in St. Louis on Thursday, July 6, 2023
- Citizenship in the Nation will be held in person in Cape Girardeau on Wednesday, August 16, 2023
- For details and to register, visit https://judiciallearningcenter.org/citizenship-in-the-nation-for-scouts/
Anytime
Courthouse Tours are available for GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE. VIRTUAL OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE. Tours can help you meet one or more requirements of the following badges:
- Cub Scout Belt Loop and Academic Pin - "Citizenship"
- Webelos Activity Badge - "Citizen"
- Scout BSA Merit Badge - "Law"
- Scout BSA Merit Badge - "Citizenship in the Nation" (counselor on site)
- Scout BSA Merit Badge - "Citizenship in the World" (counselor on site)
Merit Badge Counselors for individuals. Call to schedule:
- Scout BSA Merit Badge - "Citizenship in the Nation"
- Scout BSA Merit Badge - "Citizenship in the World"
On Your Own
- Visit the Eagleton Courthouse and Judicial Learning Center. Click here to print a self-guided tour.
- Attend a naturalization ceremony. Click here for the schedule.
- Click here to visit the Judicial Learning Center website. Use our online activities to learn more about law, the courts, and American government.

Girl Scouts
Badge Programs
Girl Scout Day at the Courthouse and Learning Center
- Thursday, June 30, 2022
- Girls of any level are welcome to attend and work on activities related to several badges
- For details and to register, visit https://judiciallearningcenter.org/girl-scout-day/
Anytime
Courthouse Tours are available for GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE. VIRTUAL OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE. Tours can help you meet one or more requirements of the following badges:
- Any Level - Careers
- Junior - Badge "Inside Government"
- Cadette - Badge "Finding Common Ground," Journey "aMaze"
- American Heritage Girls - Badge "Citizenship and Government"
On Your Own
- Visit the Eagleton Courthouse and Judicial Learning Center. Click here to print a self-guided tour.
- Attend a naturalization ceremony. Click here for the schedule.
- Click here to visit the Judicial Learning Center website. Use our online activities to learn more about law, the courts, and American government.
For More Information
Contact Rachel Marshall
Public Education & Community Outreach Administrator
(314) 244-2410
Rachel_Marshall@ca8.uscourts.gov
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