Scoutreach

ScoutReach gives unique leadership and emphasis to urban and rural Scouting programs. Scoutreach is the BSA’s commitment to making sure that all young people have an opportunity to join Scouting, regardless of their circumstances, neighborhood, or ethnic background. It reaches all age levels and programs that are associated with Scouting America.

 

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Scoutreach in the Mountain West Council

Today, young people are faced with many challenges as they often face fragile families and disintegrating neighborhoods. Scoutreach meets the developmental needs of youth in urban settings and housing developments. The program also focuses on the U.S. rural population, which constitutes approximately 25 percent of the total U.S. population. Some rural communities are stable and growing, whereas others are characterized by decentralized, low-density populations and/or poverty.

Scouting, by emphasizing ethics and moral values, addresses many of the social concerns of parents and youth in our country. Scouting prepares urban and rural youth to be leaders, accept responsibility, and care about principles and causes beyond their own self-interest.

Our biggest asset in urban and rural neighborhoods is a well-defined program based on values, learning-by-doing, fun, and positive role models. 

Scoutreach Mission
To recruit strong adult leaders and to develop solid relationships with partner organizations in urban and rural communities nationwide to ensure that culturally diverse youth have the opportunity to join the Scouting program and support the mission of Scouting America.  

Scouting America Mission

The Boy Scouts of America's mission is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.