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Join Boy Scouts in the Viking Council
Methods of the Scouting Program
Activities
Scout Camps/Jamborees
Joining and Fees
Troop Locator
Time Commitment
FAQ for Parents
Program Benefits of the Boy Scouts
The Boy Scouts of America was incorporated to provide a program for community organizations that offers effective character, citizenship and personal fitness training for youth.
Specifically, the BSA endeavors to develop American citizens who:
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are physically, mentally
and emotionally fit |
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have a high degree of
self-reliance as evidenced in such qualities as initiative,
courage and resourcefulness |
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have personal values based
on religious concepts |
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have the desire and skills
to help others |
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understand the principles
of the American social, economic and governmental systems |
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are knowledgeable about
and take pride in their American heritage and understand our
nation’s role in the world |
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have a keen respect for
the basic rights of all people |
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are prepared to participate in and give leadership to American society. |
Statistics show that over the long term boys and young men who have experienced Scouting’s programs are more likely to have success in school, career and family, as well as stronger ethics and better relationships with others. For example:
Boys with 5 or more years
in Scouting (98%) are more likely to graduate from high school
than those who never were Scouts (83%).
Former Scouts (40%) are
also more likely to be college graduates that non-Scouts (16%)
Thirty-three percent of men who were Scouts for 5 years or more have household incomes of $50,000 or more compared to 17% for non-Scouts.
