The purpose of the Boy Scouts of America, incorporated on February 8, 1910, and chartered by Congress in 1916, is to provide an educational program for boys and young adults to build character, to train in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and to develop personal fitness. There is a wealth of information for Cubs, Parents, and Adult Leaders. Cubcast is an audio podcast featuring a variety of how-to and informational topics. It has forms and online resources. There are also links to training and FAQs.
Watch the The Shining Light broadcast of the Centennial Celebration Show from the 2010 National Jamboree in Ft. AP Hill, Va. This broadcast is the first of its kind and features a wide variety of all things Scouting. One of the event highlights was an appearance by Mike Rowe, Eagle Scout and host of Discovery Channel's Dirty Jobs. His appearance at the 03:08:10 time mark is not to be missed.
BSA Scouting store. Buy anything from uniforms to literature to camping and crafts.
World Organization of Scouting
The mission of Scouting is to contribute to the education of young people, through a value system based on the Scout Promise and Law, to help build a better world where people are self-fulfilled as individuals and play a constructive role in society.
