What Is Scouting?
Boy Scouts of America Vision Statement
The Boy Scouts of America is the nation's foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training.
In the future Scouting will continue to:
- 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.
Scouting's Promise To Boys
Scouting promises you the great outdoors.
Scouting promises you friendship.
Scouting promises you opportunities to work toward the Eagle Scout rank.
Scouting promises you tools to help you make the most out of your family, your community, and your nation.
Scouting promises you experiences and duties that will help you mature into a strong, wise adult.
Adventure, learning, challenge, responsibility - the promise of Scouting is all this and more.
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