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If you're between the ages of 7 and 20, you might be interested in one of the Scouting programs. If you're a parent, you might be interested in volunteering to be a Scout leader. Scouting offers a time-tested set of activities that have produced fine citizens, dedicated family members, and strong community leaders for more than 95 years. |
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The Building Blocks of Scouting |
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It's more than
a motto, it's a way of life. Being prepared means
having the ability to deal with the many tough challenges life
presents - that's what Scouting is all about. Through its time-tested
program, Scouting provides young people with opportunities to mentor
to their peers, build character, and enrich their faith. These
activities build stronger family bonds and help youth reach their
full potential by instilling values that last a lifetime.
One of the strengths of the Scouting program is the unique relationship between religious and community organizations, parents, and leaders. Working together, they are able to focus the necessary resources and leadership on the single task of serving youth. The result is children, families, and communities that are stronger and better prepared for the future.
The purpose of the Boy Scouts of America—incorporated on February 8, 1910, and chartered by Congress in 1916—is to provide an educational program for boys and young adults to build character, to train in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and to develop personal fitness.
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Cub Scouts |
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Scouting is a year-round program uniquely designed
to meet the needs of young boys and their parents. The program
offers fun and challenging activities that promote character development
and physical fitness.Service projects, ceremonies, games, and other activities guide boys through the core values and give them a sense of personal achievement. Through positive peer group interaction and parental guidance, boys also learn honesty, bravery, and respect. Family involvement is an essential part of Cub Scouting and parents are encouraged to play an active role in the program. Through interaction between parents, leaders, and friends, boys learn citizenship, compassion, and courage. This family-and community-centered approach to learning means that Cub Scouting is truly time well spent. Frequently Asked Questions
Q What
does Cub Scouting offer my son?
Cub Scouting uses specific methods to achieve Scouting's aims of helping boys to build character, train in the responsibilities of citizenship, and develop personal fitness. Q How does Cub Scouting develop character and values? Character is part of everything a Cub Scout does. Character development lessons can be found in every aspect of the Cub Scout experience. In an effort to make character development an integral part of Cub Scouting, the 12 core values are integrated throughout the boy's handbooks and advancement programs.
 Q What are the
responsibilities of a parent?
Q Do Cub Scouts
go camping?
Q How much is it going to cost?
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Additional Cub
Scout Program Resources
The
Pack's First Three Months in English (7.1 Mb) The
Pack's First Three Months in Spanish (3.9 Mb) Program
ideas for your first month of den meetings in English (678 Kb) WEBELOS
to Scout Transition Video Cub Scout Pack Annual Budget Plan |
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Boy Scouts |
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Most people associate Boy Scouting with outdoor adventure- and with good reason. Scouting is an outdoor program designed to develop character, citizenship, and fitness. With the Scout Oath and Law as a guide, Scouting helps a boy develop into a well-rounded young man. Through the advancement program, a Scout can progress in rank through achievements, gaining additional knowledge and responsibilities. Earning merit badges provides opportunities for Scouts to be introduced to a lifelong hobby or a rewarding career. In Boy Scouting, youth take responsibility for the activities of the troop. By planning and organizing activities, they develop teamwork and learn to lead as well as follow. Through the support of parents and religious and neighborhood organizations, Scouts develop an awareness and appreciation of their role in their community. Frequently Asked QuestionsQ What makes
Boy Scouts different from other youth organizations?
Q Can a boy
be a Scout and still be active in sports and other activities?
Q Why would
a parent want their son to be in Boy Scouts?
 Q Do you have
to have been a Cub Scout to become a Boy Scout?
Q Isn't Scouting
just about tying knots and camping?
Q What is the
significance of the Eagle Scout Award?
Year-Round
Guide to Boy Scout Recruiting
Having a year-round growth plan in place to attract new members to your Scout troop will bring energy and enthusiasm to the troop program. Troop
Open House The Roles of the Troop Chaplain and the Chaplain Aide Manual
for Chaplains Aides and Chaplains |
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Varsity Scouts |
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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. Organization Varsity Scouts are members of a Varsity Scout team chartered to a community organization, such as a church or service club.
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Venturing |
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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, to grow, to develop leadership skills, and to become good citizens. Frequently
Asked Questions
Q Does
joining Venturing require previous Scouting background?
Q Is
a uniform required?
Q Does
a male Venturer working on his Boy Scout advancement have to be registered
as a Boy Scout?
Q Can
crews be all male, all female, or coed?
Q Can
a girl in the Venturing program earn Boy Scout advancement such as
merit badges and the Eagle Scout Award?
Q Why would a parent want a son or daughter to join Venturing? A recent survey concluded that 96 percent of Venturers made new friends, 93 percent had opportunities to go places and do things they had never experienced, 91 percent said Venturing activities helped develop more self-confidence |
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Lone Scout Plan |
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Since
its beginning days in 1910, the Boy Scouts of America
has been concerned with extending the Scouting program to boys
in isolated areas or those who find it impossible to join a nearby
Scouting unit. The Lone
Scout Plan serves such boys who cannot take part in a nearby
Cub Scout pack or Boy Scout troop on a regular basis because of
such factors as distance, weather, time, or disability. These boys
apply for membership as individual Lone Cub Scouts or Lone Boy
Scouts.
Although the Lone Scout member might miss the opportunity to participate in activities in the pack or troop, the program makes it possible for such boys to become members of the Boy Scouts of America and to know the fun, values, and achievement of Scouting. |
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Looking
for a program that teaches positive values to boys your son's age?
Looking for activities that build personal fitness, social skills?
leadership? Scouting offers a time-tested set of activities that have
produced fine citizens, family men and community leaders for 93 years. 
Q What are the requirements
to join Cub Scouts? 
The Denali Award is available to Varsity Scouts
who have already earned the Varsity Scout letter, and who complete
the following six requirements: 
Venturing is for young men and young women ages 14 to 20. It includes
challenging high-adventure activities, sports, and hobbies for teenagers
that teach them leadership skills, provide opportunities to teach others,
and give them an opportunity to learn and grow in a supporting, caring,
and fun environment.
Lone
Scout Plan Fact Sheet