Boy Scouts of America
Attributed
Mission Statement
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To prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
Responsibility & Ethics
Empowerment
Boy Scouts of America provides outdoor education, leadership development, and scouting programs for boys as a nonprofit youth organization.
Education
Headquartered in:
United States
Year founded:
1910
Nonprofit / Charity
Established
10,001+
employees
Mission Themes
Responsibility & Ethics
Acting with integrity, accountability, and ethical principles.
Empowerment
Giving people tools, agency, confidence, or the ability to act.
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The
Boy Scouts of America
mission statement was last checked on
January 15, 2026