What can boys do in Scouts?
Scouting promises a boy the great outdoors. As a Scout, he can learn how to camp and hike without leaving a trace and how to take care of the land. He’ll study wildlife up close and learn about nature all around him. There are plenty of skills for him to master, and he can teach others what he has learned. Everyone helping everyone else–that’s part of Scouting, too. Scouting promises friendship. Members of the troop he joins might be boys he already knows, and he will meet many other Scouts along the way. Some could become lifelong friends. Scouting promises opportunities to work toward the Eagle Scout rank. He’ll set positive goals for himself and then follow clear routes to achieve them. Scouting promises tools to help him make the most of his family, his community, and his nation. The good deeds he performs every day will improve the lives of those around him. He will be prepared to help others in time of need. Scouting promises experiences and duties that will help him mature into
