Boy Scout of America Tuesday, Oct 14 2008 

About Boy Scout's of America ochapuz 9:39 am

Publications

The BSA publishes the Boy Scout Handbook (more than 37.8 million copies of which have been printed); the Patrol Leader Handbook, which offers information relevant to boy leadership; the Scoutmaster Handbook; more than 100 merit badge pamphlets dealing with hobbies, vocations, and advanced Scoutcraft; and program features and various kinds of training, administrative, and organizational manuals for adult volunteer leaders and Boy Scouts. In addition, the BSA publishes Boys’ Life magazine, the national magazine for all boys (magazine circulation is more than 1.3 million) and Scouting magazine for volunteers, which has a circulation of over 1.1 million.

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Goose Pond Sunday, Oct 12 2008 

About Boy Scout's of America ochapuz 9:35 am

GOOSE POND: A TIMELESS ADVENTURE

“Goose Pond: A Timeless Adventure” is a first-of-its-kind virtual Scouting experience on disc. This disc contains a 3D tour of Goose Pond Scout Reservation, operated by Northeastern Pennsylvania Boy Scout Council and its predecessors since 1920. Viewers can walk around the camp and search through summer season patches, staff group photos, and dining hall plaques.

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What Is Boy Scouting? Sunday, Oct 12 2008 

About Boy Scout's of America ochapuz 8:41 am

What Is Boy Scouting?

Purpose of the BSA

The Boy Scouts of America was incorporated to provide a program for community organizations that offers effective character, citizenship, and personal fitness training for youth.

Specifically, the BSA endeavors to develop American citizens who are physically, mentally, and

emotionally fit; have a high degree of self-reliance as evidenced in such qualities as initiative

courage, and resourcefulness; have personal values based on religious concepts; have the desire and skills to help others; understand the principles of the American social, economic, and governmental systems; are knowledgeable about and take pride in their American heritage and understand our nation’s role in the world; have a keen respect for the basic rights of all people; and are prepared to participate in and give leadership to American society.

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Logo Friday, Oct 10 2008 

About Boy Scout's of America ochapuz 9:28 am

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CUB SCOUTS is a year-round family program designed for boys 1st-5th Grade. Parent, leaders, and organizations work to insure the program works smoothly.

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