Why
Scouting?
Scouting has been teaching boys to appreciate the
outdoors, learn how to work with others, make new
friends and more since 1910. Besides building your
son's confidence, Scouting gives you the opportunity
to watch him grow and mature into an active member
of the community.
Education...
Scouting
is designed to promote socially acceptable
behavior while arming our young men with the
skills and knowledge they need to make wise
decisions. Scouts, families and communities
are helped through education provided by
Scouting on:
-
Fighting child
abuse and substance abuse
- Environmental stewardship
- Physical and mental health
- Setting and achieving goals
- Citizenship
- Helping others in need
- Career preparation and education
Leadership Skills...
Scouting teaches our young men the skills that help
prepare them for a lifetime of ethical leadership.
Among Scouting alumni are:
- Almost 90% of all Senior Class and Student Council
Presidents
- More than two-thirds of all Rhodes Scholars
- More than two-thirds of military academy graduates
Values...
Research
conducted by Louis Harris & Associates showed that
when a random sample of Scouts was asked what
Scouting had taught them, almost nine out of ten
responded with the following:
- Take better care of the environment (89%)
- Get along with others (88%)
- Always give your best effort (87%)
- Have confidence in yourself (87%)
- Set goals for yourself (87%)
- Care for other people (86%)
- Treat other people with respect (86%)
In addition,
Scouts were found to be more likely to:
- Assume
leadership roles in clubs and school organizations
- Put the needs of others before themselves
- Make the most ethical, not necessarily easiest,
decisions
- Value education and the environment
Learn more about How to Join...
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