Boy Scouting is a year-round program for boys between the ages of 10 and 18. Through the Boy Scout program, young men can achieve the core objectives of strengthening character, personal fitness, and good citizenship. 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.
Scout Law
A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.
Scout Oath
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 awake, and morally straight;
Boy Scouts of America 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 people responsible fun and adventure
- Instill in young people lifetime values and develop in them ethical character as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law
- Train young people in citizenship, service, and leadership
- Serve America's communities and families with its quality, values-based program.
Learn more about the Boy Scouts of America' s history.