Boy Scouts

The purpose of The Boy Scouts of America is to promote, through cooperation with other agencies, the ability of youth to do things for themselves and others, and to teach youth patriotism, courage, self-reliance and kindred virtues. In achieving the purpose, emphasis is placed upon the Boy Scouts of America’s educational program and its oaths, promises and codes for character development, citizenship training and mental and physical fitness.

The Boy Scouts of America maintains that no member can grow into the best kind of citizen without recognizing an obligation of God and therefore, recognizes the religious element in the training of the member, but is absolutely nonsectarian in its attitude that religious training. The Boy Scouts of America’s policy is that the home and the organization or group with which the member is connected shall give definite attention to religious life.
The mission of The Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them values of the Scout Oath and Law.

Boy Scouts at Saint William of York is for ages 11 through 18.

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