Boy Scouts Of America Program

One would be un-American if they believe in not allowing homosexuals to join the Boy Scouts of America. Effectively on 1 January 2014 ends a one hundred year old ban on allowing openly homosexuals to join the Boy Scouts of America, which is causing a lot of ruckus within the Boy Scout community. That being the case, some of the older generation Boy Scouts are resigning from the scouts and others are accepting the newer generation with open arms. Since, society is changing and accepting the homosexual race, so should the Boy Scouts of America, basing it on the separation of church and state, it’s racist and equal rights.

Standing in front of a bunch of kids, I found myself with the Boy Scout Handbook, the kids are screaming. They wanted to do literally anything other than sit and listen, but I had to teach them. A few years ago, being an older kid in my troop, from time to time, it was my job to teach a bunch of twelve year olds. In Boy Scouts, it is the job of the older scouts to teach the younger scouts how to be the next generation of Boy Scouts.

The motto of the Cub Scouts is “Do your Best” and I did. I worked my way through, from Cub Scouts to Webelos and finally to Boy Scouts, where, I worked through six of my ranks very swiftly to get started toward my Trail to Eagle. After my new Scout badge, I obtained my Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class ranks. Therefore, I began work on my 21 merit badges that are pre-requisite toward the Eagle rank and furthermore, twelve-plus community service hours. After I acquired the required merit badges and finished my volunteering commitment, I received my next two badges, the Star and Life rank.

- The name of this case study is United Way and The Boy Scouts of America.

When I started reading the description of this program, the first word that appeared amazing to me, was “Vancouver”. At that moment, I knew that this program was going to give students something special. In addition, there are many reasons why I would like to participate in the YMCA Youth Exchange Program. Furthermore, when looking at the selection criteria, it states how this program is for students who have faced long term obstacles that have presented many challenges, which I can easily relate to. Family circumstances, was a challenge for me towards my academic success. This is because of my brother. He is the child in our family who does extremely poorly in his academic studies which involves my family to focus more on his education and

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is a well-known youth organization incorporated over one hundred years ago. My impression of the BSA is an organization whose members include courteous and capable young men going camping, building things, and volunteering for various community service projects. According to “Scouting.org”, the BSA’s official website, part of the scout oath is “…to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.” “Morally straight,” of course, includes being of good character and the BSA uses that very terminology in their oath. Still, it is ironic that the BSA has a long history of denying homosexuals the opportunity to join since its inception. Prior to 2014, the “Membership Standards Resolution” on the BSA website, stated “…we do not grant membership to individuals who are open or avowed homosexuals or who engage in behavior that would become a distraction to the mission of the BSA.” Discriminating against anyone

I have done many, many different service projects from, shoveling mulch and gravel, rebuilding a outdoor basketball court, building new tent frames as I said, picking up trash on the beach, being in the orchestra for LSOH (little shop) (Dama got all the proceeds), clearing brush, cleaning up after the ice storm (branches), helping give out food to the homeless and others that I can’t remember anymore. These are my most recent service projects, with the Boy Scouts I have done so many different projects that I have lost track of them. I rarely ever take note of them because I don’t want to seem like I am doing this for some goal or some higher purpose. I really am just doing them because I have the time and it’s not like I’m spending my free

I have had the pleasure of staffing a Boy Scout summer camp for the past four years. At this camp, I serve as a merit badge instructor who teaches in the ecology department. Through my work, I have introduced hundreds of scouts to  expanded knowledge concerning forestry, environmental protection, and basic scout skills. Besides my status as a teacher, I also get the amazing opportunity to befriend each camper at my scout camp and encourage each child to pursue their interests and ignite their passion for the outdoors. Additionally, I served in numerous leadership positions at the camp: including an assistant area director (overseeing class quality), and as the staff "Senior Patrol Leader" where I was a liaison between staff and administration,

In the 2nd grade I made one of the most influential decision’s in my life, to become a Cub Scout of Pack 920. In Cub Scouts I learned basic skills of character and service. When I was in fifth grade I crossed over into Boy Scouts Troop 87. Boy Scouts taught me how to improve my character and leadership skills. Boy Scouts has given me many opportunities to volunteer in my community. Boy Scouts has given me the necessary skills to be an effective member of National Junior Honor Society.

One of the biggest influences in my life has been scouting. I have been in Boy Scouts for as long as I can remember, and the entirety of it has made me a better person. It has taught me many things such as cooperation, responsibility, and leadership. Scouting has lead me to some fantastic places, like Japan. I do not know what my life could possibly be like if I was never in scouting.

Why should Unionville and/or Sebewaing have Boys Scouts of America? This is a relevant question because when most people think about scouts all they can remember is the cute little boys in their uniforms running around having fun and going camping. What people don’t realize is that although boy scouts is related to Cub Scouts they are vastly different. Boy Scouts is a training program for boys that are 11-18 years old. They are trained in leadership, emergency preparedness, life saving skills, and even life skills like personal management and family life.

“The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law”. The founder of the Boy Scouts, Sir Robert Baden Powell, started the program to teach boys outdoor skills and the importance of morals and values. That message remains clear and consistent over 100 years later through the Boy Scout America’s (BSA) mission statement. Even with the evolution of technology Boy Scouts of America has reflected its message through their website. The BSA has created an appealing website to attract new members, keep established members involved in programs, and draw the interest of donors and sponsors to help further grow the organization.

In Boy Scouts I held the position of Quarter Master, placing me in charge of our troops equipment. My first few years in scouts we used old cooking boxes that were falling apart and lacking the supplies needed for cooking. I arranged to build new cooking boxes that would be sturdy and fit the patrols stove inside. I developed an organized system for assigning items to patrols so that they would have working equipment that they needed. Two years later, an adult recognized me and thanked me for my contribution and informed me that the boxes are still in use.

People are not joining or dropping out of the Boy Scouts and it’s programs. This is a real problem. It’s affects on society often go unnoticed and are thought by many to be insignificant, but they are important and prominent. Youth are missing chances to develop key skills that could help them later in life, such as first aid, cooking, personal fitness, and citizenship in the community, nation, and world. All of these skills previously listed are the most commonly earned merit badges. (SOURCE) In 2013, scouts earned a total of 2,110,848 merit badges- 2,110,848 new skills learned by youth in America. There just aren’t a lot of opportunities like the BSA out there. Last summer, I went to a week-long camp called NYLT, or National Youth Leadership Training, where I learned a lot of things about being a leader, following others, working as a group, and even about being good at presenting or teaching. Just serving as my Venture Crew President for the past six months has changed me so much. It’s been a lot of pressure and stress, but it has taught me so much. Youth obesity is an epidemic happening all over

Closer to home, the Boy Scouts of America’s iconic merit badges promote the acquisition of specific skill - sets as diverse as nuclear science and basketry.