Citizenship Skills Patch Program® Group
2″ Embroidered Iron-On Patch.
This 2″ iron-on embroidered patch is part of our patch program®.
To be a responsible citizen and act in an adult manner includes:
- having respect for others and their property
- knowing your rights and respecting the rights of others
- being informed on the issues of the day
- learning the facts of our true history, both good and bad
- having compassion and empathy for others
- taking responsibility for your own actions
- being tolerant and accepting of others’ beliefs and attitudes
- recognizing and respecting the truth and speaking truth to power
Suggestions for how younger girls can earn the Citizen Skills Patch.
Download the worksheet provided with your order confirmation. Each scenario represents a situation you may find yourself in. How you handle yourself will represent your level of maturity. Circle the letter that best represents an adult behavior. There many be more than one right answer. Discuss why you chose your answer.
Earn one of the following badges:
- Democracy for Daisies
- Daisy Good Neighbor
- Democracy for Brownies
- Celebrating Community
- Democracy for Juniors
- Inside Government
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Complete four of these requirements:
- Participate in a troop vote.
- Find out about local issues. Choose one that is important to you and write a letter to a representative about it.
- Do something to help a neighbor.
- Volunteer in your community.
- Get involved with a school club.
- Help write or revise troop, house or school rules.
Suggestions for how older girls can earn the Citizen Skills Patch.
Download the worksheet provided with your order confirmation. Each scenario represents a situation you may find yourself in. How you handle yourself will represent your level of maturity. Circle the letter that best represents an adult behavior. There many be more than one right answer. Discuss why you chose your answer.
Earn one of the following badges:
- Democracy for Cadettes
- Finding Common Ground
- Democracy for Seniors
- Behind the Ballot
- Democracy for Ambassadors
- Public Policy
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Complete four of these requirements:
- Attend a service unit meeting and find out how it is run.
- Volunteer in your community.
- Find out about local issues. Choose one that is important to you and write a letter to a representative about it.
- Learn how to register to vote
- Decide which political party your values align with the best.
- Visit a polling place on election day
- Become involved with your student council.