Scouts BSA is the flagship program and membership level of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) for boys and girls between the ages of typically 11 and 17. It provides youth training in character, citizenship, and mental and personal fitness. Scouts are expected to develop personal religious values, learn the principles of American heritage and government, and acquire skills to become successful adults.
Troop 1887, from Fairfax Virginia at a 4th of July celebration
Boy Scout, 1969
Five new graduates of BSA's Junior Leader Training, June 2004
Boy Scout Memorial in President's Park, Washington, D.C.
The Boy Scouts of America is one of the largest scouting organizations and one of the largest youth organizations in the United States, with over 1 million youth, including 176,000 female participants. The BSA was founded in 1910; about 130 million Americans have participated in its programs. Served by 477,000 adult volunteers. BSA became a founding member organization of the World Organization of the Scout Movement in 1922.
Ernest Thompson Seton (left), Baden-Powell (seated) and Dan Beard (right)
Boy Scouts, Troop 10, Columbus, Ohio, 1918
A Venturer traverses a COPE High Ropes course.
Boy Scout, 1974, wearing uniform of the time
