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Why Be a Scout?

What do Boys get out of Boy Scouting?

 

  • Fun, Outdoor Adventure
  • Trained Leadership
  • Citizenship
  • Personal Growth
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The Boy Scouts of America(BSA) was incorporated to provide a program for community organizations to offer effective character, citizenship, and personal fitness training for youth.

 

Specifically, the BSA endeavors to develop citizens who are physically, mentally, and emotionally fit; have a high degree of self-reliance as evidenced in such qualities as initiative, courage, and resourcefulness; have personal value bases on religious concepts; have the desire and skills to help others; understand the principles of the American social, economic and governmental systems; are knowledgeable and take pride in their American heritage and understand our nation's role in the world; have a keen respect for the basic rights of all people; and are prepared to participate in and give leadership.

 

To find more information on Scouting, go to http://beascout.org