Boy Scouting is a membership level of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) for boys and young men. It provides youth training in character, citizenship, and mental and personal fitness. Boy Scouts are expected to develop personal religious values, learn the principles of American heritage and government, and acquire skills to become successful adults.
To achieve these, Boy Scouting applies eight methods of Scouting: Ideals (viz., the Scout Oath, the Scout Law, the Scout Motto, and the Scout Slogan), the patrol method, participation in outdoor programs, advancement, adult association, personal growth, leadership development, and the uniform.
Boy Scouting is generally available to boys between the ages of 10 and eighteen. They are organized in Scout troops, administered by volunteers with support of paid professional staff. Youth and adult members are Scouts, the boys are referred to as Boy Scouts, and the adults as Scouters.
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) and the Church are rightly responsible for molding young black men into adult leaders. BSA troops have produced distinguished African-American scouts like retired four-star general Colin Powell, six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan and Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker.
African American participation in the Boy Scout movement
dates back to 1911, and its impact has not only forced the integration
of young black males into the organization, but also continues to
address many of the challenges these young males confront today.
With
young African-American males (particularly those in urban communities) at
much higher risks for incarceration, gang violence, unemployment,
fatherlessness and substance abuse, the BSA has been a source of
constant and consistent strong positive male figures for these young
black boys.
Like many BSA troops, African-American troops are often strongly affiliated with community churches.
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