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 World

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.

Scouts will complete this worksheet before attending the class.

Citizenship in the Nation

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.