The 3 “Easiest” Eagle Required Merit Badges (According to Scouts Who’ve Earned Them) 🦅

The 3 “Easiest” Eagle Required Merit Badges (According to Scouts Who’ve Earned Them) 🦅

Let’s get one thing straight—no Eagle-required merit badge is truly “easy”. And honestly, they shouldn’t be. Earning the rank of Eagle Scout takes dedication, consistency, and a serious commitment to doing things the right way. These badges are meant to challenge you. They teach responsibility, awareness, and how to contribute to your family, your community, and the world.

That said, some merit badges are more manageable than others. If you ask around, you’ll hear a few names come up over and over again—badges that are fulfilling, fun, and totally doable with the right mindset and a little consistency.

So here are three Eagle-required merit badges that many Scouts have found straightforward to complete, especially when approached with focus and effort.

Citizenship in the Community 🏛️

This one might sound dry, but it’s pretty eye-opening. Citizenship in the Community helps you understand how your local government works, how change happens at the community level, and how you can get involved.

A big part of this badge is service and observation. You’ll watch a city council meeting (or something similar), identify a local issue, and volunteer with an organization that’s making a difference.

What makes this badge manageable:

• Most of the work is discussion-based and can be done with a parent or counselor

• Watching a public meeting is pretty interesting (and sometimes wildly entertaining)

• Volunteering is meaningful—and usually fun

• The badge builds your confidence to speak up and help out in your own town

Scouts who liked this badge said it made them feel more connected to where they live. And let’s be honest—understanding how your community runs is a life skill every adult wishes they had figured out earlier.

Sustainability 🌎

If you’re the kind of person who likes recycling, gardening, or turning off lights no one else seems to notice, this one’s for you. Sustainability is all about being thoughtful with how we use resources—energy, water, food, and stuff in general.

Compared to Environmental Science (which is also Eagle-required but more science-heavy), Sustainability focuses on habits and home-based action. You’ll track your family’s energy and water usage, talk about food waste, and even dive into how transportation affects the environment.

Why do many Scouts enjoy this badge?

• The badge happens mostly at home and with your family

• You learn to make small changes that matter

• It gets you thinking differently about everyday things

• There’s a ton of flexibility in how you complete the requirements

Plus, it’s a great one to combine with Family Life, since both involve tracking habits and reflecting on what you do at home.

Family Life 🏠

This badge is the ultimate reality check. You’ll take a closer look at how your household operates, learn how to pitch in more intentionally, and have honest conversations about family roles, conflict resolution, and responsibility.

You’ll be expected to:

• Track chores for 90 days (yep—real effort over real time)

• Take the lead on two major home projects

• Talk about family communication, goals, and life balance

• Show up and be helpful even when no one’s watching

It’s not “easy” in the lazy sense, but it’s very doable if you stay consistent and take the requirements seriously.

Why Scouts say it’s one of the most fulfilling badges:

• It helps you appreciate your family and your role in it

• The projects feel like real accomplishments

• You develop routines that stick long after the badge is earned

• There’s no guessing—everything is spelled out, just requires follow-through

This one takes time, but you’ll feel yourself growing more responsible with every week that passes.

Final thoughts 🧭

None of these merit badges are “easy” in the way most people think. They still require effort, conversations, planning, and sometimes a little push to get across the finish line. But they’re clear, well-structured, and designed to build the kind of habits and awareness Eagle Scouts are known for.

If you're working your way through the Eagle-required list and trying to figure out what to tackle next, consider starting with one of these three. They might not be the flashiest badges on your sash, but they could end up being the ones that stick with you the longest.

And suppose you're taking some of your badges through trusted online merit badge classes. In that case, these three are often among the best structured for that format, especially Family Life and Citizenship in the Community.

So stay consistent, stay curious, and keep showing up. You’ve got this. 🦅🎯💪