The Purpose of the Boy Scouts of America
It is the purpose of the Boy Scouts of America to provide boys
with an effective program designed to build desirable qualities of
character, to train them in the responsibilities of citizenship, and
to develop personal fitness, thus to help in the development of
American citizens who:
(1) Are physically, mentally and emotionally
fit.
(2) Have a high degree of self-reliance as evidenced in such
qualities as initiative, courage and resourcefulness.
(3) Have
personal values firmly based on religious concepts.
(4) Have the
desires and the skills to help others.
(5) Understand the principles
of the American social, economic and governmental system.
(6) Are
knowledgeable about and take pride in their American heritage and
understand America's role in the world.
(7) Have a keen respect for
the basic rights of all people.
(8) Are prepared to fulfill the
varied responsibilities of participating in and giving leadership to
American society and in the forums of the world.
The Boy Scouts of America accomplishes this purpose by making its
program available in partnership with existing groups having
compatible goals including religious, educational, civic, fraternal,
business, labor, and governmental bodies.