Purpose
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. |
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Chartered Organizations
Community-based organizations receive national charters to use the
Scouting program as a part of their own youth work. These groups, which
have goals compatible with those of the BSA, include religious, educational,
civic, fraternal, business, and labor organizations; governmental bodies;
corporations; professional associations; and citizens' groups |
Volunteer Leaders
Volunteer adult leaders serve at all levels of Scouting in approximately
335 local councils, 30 areas, and 4 regions, and nationally with volunteer
executive boards and committees providing guidance. Each autonomous local
council is chartered by the BSA, which provides program and training aids
along the guidelines established by the national Executive Board and the
national charter from Congress. |
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