Scouts Stand Out

THE GREATER ST. LOUIS AREA COUNCIL OFFERS VALUES BASED PROGRAMS  DEVELOPING THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO MAKE THEIR MARK ON THE WORLD. ALL WHILE HAVING FUN!

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THE SCOUTING PROGRAMS

Scouting offers youth the opportunity to learn more about themselves and the world around them, giving them the skills they need to succeed at every stage of their lives.

CUB SCOUTING

Boys and Girls
5 – 10 years old

SCOUTS BSA

Boys and Girls
11 – 17 years old

VENTURING

Young Women and Men
14 – 20 years old. Youth can be 13 if completed 8th grade, or 14 in any grade through their 21st birthday

EXPLORING

Career exploration programs for young Women and Men
14 – 20 years old

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HOW DO SCOUTS STAND OUT?

SCOUTS EARN HIGHER GRADES

Scouting is more than fun; it helps kids achieve their goals both in the classroom and beyond the doors of their school.

LESSONS THAT LAST A LIFETIME

More than 8 of 10 adults agree that the values they learned from Scouting continue to be important to them today.

SCOUTING BOOSTS CONFIDENCE

Scouts report having higher self-confidence than kids who have no Scouting experience.

SCOUTING BUILDS STEM SKILLS

Scouting activities help youth improve their science, technology, engineering and math skills.

SCOUTS GROW INTO LEADERS

Youth with at least five years of experience in Scouting are more likely than non-Scouts to assume leadership roles.

WHAT SCOUTS & PARENTS ARE SAYING

“Exploring gives you this real-life outlet to learn. You’re not confined to a classroom … If you have experience leading people and organizing events like this, those are universal traits. Any Explorer program will help you to get those skills for your resume.”

“One of the best experiences with the Exploring program is the diversity. When you have so many people from different backgrounds, [it] breeds innovation, broadens your mind and makes your thinking better.”

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Keyton, Explorer
Post 9067
“You get a lot of one-on-one time with your kid … It’s not just everyone parked in front of a TV … It’s that one-on-one time [and] Scouting makes it pretty easy to get that time with him.”
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Monica A., Scoutmaster
Troop 661
“Being in Scouting has taught me that leadership and community service go beyond Scouting. I am president of my senior class and am leading my fellow officers on making major decisions. The principles that Scouting teaches are meant to be used to better home communities and beautify cities.”
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Ben M., Eagle Scout
Crew 2444
“[Scouting] gave him a lot of life skills that he just wouldn’t have had otherwise … I think that’s an attribute of the Scouting program: having that ability to try different career fields and different interests to figure out what you really like and what you really don’t like.”
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Erika B., parent of an Eagle Scout
North Star District
“Scouting reflects the organizations and communities that support it. Our community has produced Scouts that have grown up to serve us in so many ways. We’ve trained and mentored entrepreneurs, elected officials, scientists, educators, and a lot of great citizens from all walks of life. That is what I’m most proud of, and why I continue to volunteer.”
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Tony S., Scoutmaster
Troop 4002
“To me, the future is in our youth. There’s probably nothing more important in society than to help bring these people along in life, and I think the Scouting program is perfectly positioned to do that.”
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Mark B.
Immediate Past Council President

WHAT IS CUB SCOUTS?

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WHY JOIN SCOUTING?

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Being able to watch kids reach their potential is one thing, but leading them along that journey is an experience that can’t be matched.Interested in volunteering? Find your local troop and get in touch to find out more about how you can help local children build a better future!

TAKE YOUR FIRST STEP

Today’s Scouts are tomorrow’s leaders. With countless opportunities for kids to learn more about themselves and the world around them, it’s no wonder why Scouts Stand Out.