Boy Scouts Of America

Programs: Traditional scouting - in the bsa, scouting is considered to be one movement with the three main programs. Cub scouting is the largest of the three programs, available to boys from first through fifth grade or 7 to 11 years. The program is designed to pursue the aims of character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness. Cub scouting is divided into age-based levels of tiger cubs, wolf cubs, and bear cubs and weblos scout. Boy scouting is the flagship of the bsa for boys ages 10 to 18. It uses outdoor activities such as camping, aquatics and hiking to achieve the aims of character, citizenship, and personal fitness training. Venturing is a program for young men and women 14 (and who have completed the eighth grade) through 20 years of age. Venturing's purpose is to provide positive experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to be responsible and caring adults. Over 2,549 served through 9 cub scout packs (820 cub scouts), 8 boy scout troops (593 boy scouts), and 2 venturing crews (83 venturers) learning for life/exploring programs. Learning for life offers programs designed to support schools and community-based organizations in their efforts to prepare youths to successfully handle the complexities of contemporary society and to enhance their self-confidence, motivation, and self-esteem. The programs help youth develop social and life skills, assist in character development, and help youth develop positive personal values. It prepares youth to make ethical decisions that will help them achieve their full potential. Exploring is a worksite-based program. It is part of learning for life's career education program also for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) through 20 years old. Exploring's purpose is to provide experiences that help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. Explorers are ready to investigate the meaning of interdependence in their communities and personal relationships. Exploring is based on unique and dynamic relations between youth and the organizations in their communities. Local community organization initiate a specific explorer post by matching their people and program resources to the interest of young people in the community. The result is a program of activities that helps youth pursue their special interests, grow, and develop. Exploring programs are based on five areas of emphasis. Career opportunities, life skills, citizenship, character education, and leadership experience. Over 990 youth served through 1 learning for life groups and 1 explorer posts (62 explorers).