What does the Boy Scouts of America mean?
A group that operates through a national council that charters charities in the U.S. to provide character building and citizenship training.
What do the Boy Scouts of America seek to do?
The BSA seeks to train youth in responsible citizenship, character development, and self-reliance through participation in a wide range of outdoor activities, educational programs, and career-oriented programs in partnership with community organizations.
What is the Boy Scouts of America's biggest mission?
To help children all around the world make better ethical and moral choices in their lifetime.
Who founded the Boy Scouts?
William Boyce on February 8, 1910.
Who pays for the Boy Scouts of America?
The parent of the child joining, the troop, chartered organizations, and the community.
What are chartered organizations?
Professional organizations; governmental bodies; religious, educational, civic, fraternal, business, labor, and citizens' groups.
What are the age requirements?
This is a year round program for boys eleven to seventeen. Boys that are ten may join if they have finished fifth grade or have received the Arrow of Light award.
What are the divisions of the Boy Scouts?
Cub scouting for boys from the first to fifth grade.Boy scouting for boys ages eleven to seventeen .Venturing for women and men from ages fourteen to twenty.Each division is further divided into two or more sections
Does a boy have to have been in the Cub scouts to join the Boy Scouts?
No, he does not have to have been in the Cub scouts prior to joining a troop.
What is the buddy system?
The buddy system calls for a Scout to be paired with a buddy whenever he participates in Scouting activities.
What is the age requirement for Merit Badge Counselors?
He or she must be over eighteen years old.