When you think about Scouting it may bring to mind great experiences for kids that build friendships and character. You may think of the Scouting movement as a way to instill timeless values in today's youth. Maybe you are looking into Scouting because your child came home from school excited about a friend who invited them to visit their unit. Whatever the reason, you want your child in scouting here are some steps to get you there. You will need to find some units to visit. This may be a pack at your sons school, a troop at your families place of worship, or a crew sponsored by a community organization. Todays scouting offers opportunities for boys starting from first grade as Tiger Cubs, and both boys and girls from 13 (and has completed the 8th grade)-20 in Venturing or with a Sea Ship.
We hope this gets you and your child off to a great start in Scouting!
PURPOSE
Varsity Scouting is a program for young men who are at least 14 years of age but not yet 18. It provides options for young men who are looking for rugged high adventure or challenging sporting activities and still want to be a part of a Scouting program that offers the advancement and values of the Boy Scouts of America.
WHAT IS VENTURING?
Venturing is a youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) through 20 years of age.
Venturing's purpose is to provide positive experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults.
Venturing is based on a unique and dynamic relationship between youth, adult leaders, and organizations in their communities. Local community organizations establish a Venturing crew by matching their people and program resources to the interests of young people in the community. The result is a program of exciting and meaningful activities that helps youth pursue their special interests, grow, develop leadership skills, and become good citizens.
Purpose of the BSA
The Boy Scouts of America was incorporated to provide a program for community organizations that offers effective character, citizenship, and personal fitness training for youth.
Specifically, the BSA endeavors to develop American 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 values based on religious concepts; have the desire and skills to help others; understand the principles of the American social, economic, and governmental systems; are knowledgeable about 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 American society.
In 1930, the Boy Scouts of America created a new opportunity called Cub Scouting for boys younger than Boy Scout age. A year-round, home-centered program anchored by chartered organizations, Cub Scouting emphasizes involvement between boys and their parents, adult leaders, and friends.
In the multidimensional plan of the Boy Scouts of America, Cub Scouting is where it all begins. Currently, it is the largest of the organization's four membership divisions. (The others are Boy Scouting, Exploring, and Learning for Life.)
W. D. Boyce, while
visiting London encountered a Boy Scout who impressed him with his character. He investigated the organization formed by Robert Baden-Powell and brought this idea back to the United States and with Edward S. Stewart and Stanley D. Willis formed the Boy Scouts of America on February 8, 1910. Now Scouting in the U. S. is in it's second century and has expanded to include young Tiger Cubs and through Venturing girls and boys from 14 to 20.
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W. D. Boyce, while visiting London encountered a Boy Scout who impressed him with his character. He investigated the organization formed by Robert...
When you think about Scouting it may bring to mind great experiences for kids that build friendships and character. You may think of the Scouting movement as a way to instill timeless values in...
In 1930, the Boy Scouts of America created a new opportunity called Cub Scouting for boys younger than Boy Scout age. A year-round, home-centered program anchored by chartered...
Purpose of the BSA
The Boy Scouts of America was incorporated to provide a program for community organizations that offers effective character, citizenship, and personal fitness training...
PURPOSE
Varsity Scouting is a program for young men who are at least 14 years of age but not yet 18. It provides options for young men who are looking for rugged high adventure or...
WHAT IS VENTURING?
Venturing is a youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) through 20 years...