Boy Scouts
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Boy Scout Mission
The Boy Scouts of America is a national youth organization that was brought to the United States from England by William D. Boyce in 1910. The mission statement of this proud group is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the scout oath and law: “On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.” According to the Scout’s vision statement, the youth organization will: offer young people responsible fun and adventure; Instill in young people lifetime values and develop in them ethical character as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law; Train young people in citizenship, service, and leadership; Serve America's communities and families with its quality, values-based program.
Cub Scouts
The Cub Scouts is the first of the three youth groups within the organization. Cub Scouts are boys between the ages of 7 and 10 who are in the first through fifth grades. Cub Scout groups are called ‘packs’ and packs are further divided into ‘dens’ which are made up of six to eight boys. Cub Scouts engage in various fun activities designed to instill Scout values and to promote family and community from camping trips to car, boat, and rocket derbies, and service projects. To find a Cub Scout group in your area, go to Join Cub Scouting.
Boy Scouts
When a Cub Scout has earned the ‘Arrow of Light Award’ and is between the ages of 10 and 18, he is eligible to join a Boy Scout group. These older boys continue to work for badges, participate in character-building activities and engage in outdoor adventures. The Boy Scouts Outdoor Adventure Program is one of the most popular aspects of the Scouting experience. Through this program boys participate in challenging activities that emphasize learning by doing and promote self-reliance, leadership, and working together. Scouts are also required to pursue community service projects geared toward building citizenship and patriotism.
Venturers
Venturers are the oldest members of the Boy Scouts of America community, comprised of young adults between the ages of 14 and 21. Venturing is the only division of the Scouts open to both males and females. Venturing groups are called ‘crews’ and adult leaders are referred to as ‘advisers’. Venturing was originally a part of the Exploring Division of the BSA until 1998 when it became a division of its own. Venturing crews work to provide young adults with character-building activities aimed at helping them develop into responsible, caring, fit, and ethical adults. The venturing activities pursued by each crew are determined by the hobbies and interests of its members. Many awards such as the venturing bronze, silver, and gold awards can be earned by venturers who are able to accomplish the advanced criteria.
Summary
The Boy Scouts of America is one of the oldest and most respected youth organizations in the United States. It is part of the World Organization of the Scout Movement whose mission is to educate young people to play a constructive role in society and whose vision is to create a better world. For more information on this world organization, visit World Scouting. To find out more about the Boy Scouts of America, go to Boy Scouts of America National Council or Boy Scouts.com.
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