Causes: Boy Scouts of America, Children & Youth
Mission: 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. Our vision for the National capital Area Council is to accomplish the mission of the Boy Scouts of America in such an exemplary manner as to be recognized by our public as the premier youth organization in the communities we serve.
Results: 2013 Highlights:55,307 youth served77.3% youth retention rate21,928 adult leadersGrowth in number of unitsBalanced budget for 22nd consecutive year1,377 new Eagle Scouts53,240 merit badges earned313,877 service hours, valued at $6.9 million to community908,620 pounds of food collected for area food banks19 Meritorious Action and Lifesaving Awards
Target demographics: prepare youth for life, developing character, leadership and citizenship
Direct beneficiaries per year: more than 55,000 youth through the help of nearly 22,000 adult volunteers. More than 313,000 community service hours were reported by area units for service projects completed by Scouts last year!
Geographic areas served: Northern Virginia, Southern Maryland, the District of Columbia and the U. S. Virgin Islands
Programs: Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Scout Camp, Venturing, High Adventure, Exploring, STEM, Scouting for Food and much more!Youth members are organized into local Scouting units (packs, troops, crews, teams, ships and/or posts), depending on their age and program. Each unit is chartered to a local community organization, including churches, civic clubs and community businesses. These units help support the local community and the programs help youth develop character, citizenship, personal fitness, career interests and an appreciation for the environment. This is accomplished through rank advancement, service to others and outdoor activities. Success in the advancement program can be measured by the number of local youth who achieved Scouting’s highest rank - Eagle Scout. To earn the Eagle Scout rank, the highest advancement rank in Scouting, a Boy Scout must fulfill requirements in the areas of leadership, service, and outdoor skills.
Mission: 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. Our vision for the National capital Area Council is to accomplish the mission of the Boy Scouts of America in such an exemplary manner as to be recognized by our public as the premier youth organization in the communities we serve.
Results: 2013 Highlights:55,307 youth served77.3% youth retention rate21,928 adult leadersGrowth in number of unitsBalanced budget for 22nd consecutive year1,377 new Eagle Scouts53,240 merit badges earned313,877 service hours, valued at $6.9 million to community908,620 pounds of food collected for area food banks19 Meritorious Action and Lifesaving Awards
Target demographics: prepare youth for life, developing character, leadership and citizenship
Direct beneficiaries per year: more than 55,000 youth through the help of nearly 22,000 adult volunteers. More than 313,000 community service hours were reported by area units for service projects completed by Scouts last year!
Geographic areas served: Northern Virginia, Southern Maryland, the District of Columbia and the U. S. Virgin Islands
Programs: Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Scout Camp, Venturing, High Adventure, Exploring, STEM, Scouting for Food and much more!Youth members are organized into local Scouting units (packs, troops, crews, teams, ships and/or posts), depending on their age and program. Each unit is chartered to a local community organization, including churches, civic clubs and community businesses. These units help support the local community and the programs help youth develop character, citizenship, personal fitness, career interests and an appreciation for the environment. This is accomplished through rank advancement, service to others and outdoor activities. Success in the advancement program can be measured by the number of local youth who achieved Scouting’s highest rank - Eagle Scout. To earn the Eagle Scout rank, the highest advancement rank in Scouting, a Boy Scout must fulfill requirements in the areas of leadership, service, and outdoor skills.
9190 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814
301-530-9360
Children & Youth
Bethesda
