Youth Development

Serving Others

• Scouting for Food annually collects more than 20,000 canned goods to feed the hungry
• Scouting performed 600,000 hours of community service last year
• Scouts planted 15,000 trees at the Ft. Robinson Tree Plant

Mentoring

• Scouts develop leadership through experiential learning at summer camp, during weekend campouts, and participating in other activities
• Weekly adult-youth interaction

Lifelong Learning

• Scouts learned new skills while earning badges and rank advancements last year
• High school students receive career guidance and education through the Exploring program

Faith Traditions

• The Scouting program centers on the belief that youths cannot develop to their full potential without a spiritual element in their lives.

Healthy Living

• Scouts and leaders enjoy physically challenging activities at our high-quality outdoor facilities

  Ben Delatour Scout Ranch

  Camp Laramie Peak

  Chimney Park Scout Camp

  Camp Patiya

  Elkhorn High Adventure Base

• 2,500 Cub Scouts attended Cub Camps last year
• More than 4,500 youth enjoyed a long-term Scout camp experience last year

Building Character

• Scouts and co-ed Venturers & Explorers learned responsibility, planning, organizing, and goal setting during a week at summer camp
• 94% of Scouting parents feel their youths learn morals and values in the Boy Scout program.*
  * Boy Scout Summer Camp Outcome Study conducted by Harris Interactive

Last Updated Sunday, 26-Feb-2006 18:11:48 MST