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- EIN 62-0476811
- (865) 588-6514
- Po Box 51885 Knoxville TN 37950-1885 USA
- www.easttnscouts.org
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Causes: Boy Scouts of America, Children & Youth
Mission: To serve others by helping instill values in young people and in other ways prepare them to make ethical choices over their lifetime in achieving their full potential.
Programs: Activities and camping - activities and camping programs are provided by the council for the benefit of members and units, and include the provision and upkeep of major camping properties. The council regularly provides for all types of activities, including long-term (weeklong) camping, weekend camp activities, day and twilight camp, family camp and multi-day resident camp. Activities that focus on human service needs are offered, including: hunger, illiteracy, drug abuse, child abuse training, and crime prevention.
boy scouting - almost 3,000 boys are served in the boy scouting program. From the entry level tenderfoot scout through age 18, boy scouting is the most recognized facet of boy scouts of america. From advancements to camp-outs to eagle scouts to service projects, this program is all about character, values, education, citizenship, and fitness at all levels.
cub scouting - the council serves several thousand boys in the core program of cub scouting. This includes tigers (1st grade), wolf and bear cub scouts and 9 and 10 year old webelos scouts. Cub scouting is the foundation for the character and values of programs of scouting. Methods of the program include: the uniform, advancement, adult leadership (training), youth leadership, the den method, and service to others.