The Boy Scouts have some interesting terms. Explore the glossary to clear things up: 50-miler Assistant Scoutmaster Assistant Patrol Leader Baden-Powell BSA Board of Review Boy Scout Chaplain Color Guard Committee Chairperson Compass Council Council Patch Court of Honor District Dutch Oven Field book Fundraiser Grub Master Guide Handbook Jamboree Leadership Position Map Merit Badge Mess Kit Nigh...

The goal of the Boy Scout program is to instill great principles and values. These include the Scout Law, Scout Motto, Scout Slogan, and Scout Oath. Scout Oath | Scout Law | Scout Motto | Scout Slogan Scout Oath (or Promise) On my honor I will do my best To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally aw...

Mission The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. 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 peopl...

The BSA is all about the boys. It is about training boys to become successful, others-serving, moral young men. The boys have many opportunities to make friends, try things they have never thought of, gain respect for country and culture, and advance in rank while learning important life skills. Explore the Boy Scout Ranks: Scout | Tenderfoot | Second Class | First Class | Star | Life | Eagle |...

Boy Scouts will find the BSA program to be a grand adventure. They have a chance to feel important among peers and to a group as well as learn a ton by way of leadership, civil skills, being prepared, and other important principles. Check out these activity ideas: Planning Your Scout Activity When planning Activities and Fund Raisers be creative (and safe) with your troop. Planning is the primar...