BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

By Stephen Michaels

What is the Boy Scouts? Formed in 1910 The goal is to make future leaders with

educational activities and lifelong values with fun.

Six Needs: mentoring, lifelong learning, faith traditions, serving others, healthy living, and building character

Leisure/Recreation Movement

City and federal government needed to provide recreation programs so in 1910 the Boy Scouts were formed.

Each year, more than 40,000 youth attend more than 400 Scout camps nationwide

Continued A study conducted in 2001 revealed that

Boy Scout summer camps have an influence on the lives of young people who attend them. Some of the benefits are increasing self-confidence, improving decision-making abilities, and learning conflict resolution.

Gets youth involved in various outdoor activities. Keep kids physically and mentally active.

Examples

Sources faqs.org. (n.d.). Retrieved September 11, 2013, from

http://http://www.faqs.org/childhood/Me-Pa/Organized-Recreation-and-Youth-Groups.html

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA CELEBRATES RECREATION AND PARKS MONTH - JULY 2005. (2005, July). Retrieved September 11, 2013, from http://www.scouting.org/Media/PressReleases/PreviousYears/2005/050701.aspx

Building Tomorrow's Leaders. (n.d.). Retrieved September 11, 2013, from http://www.scouting.org/Visitor.aspx

Boy Scouts. (n.d.). Retrieved September 11, 2013, from http://www.boyscouttrail.com/boy-scouts/