Take our
Eagle Scout survey
Check out these Websites for information and games - Then check out the Scouts in your neighborhood.
Cub Scouting
Grades 1-5
Boy Scouting
Grades 6-12
Venturing
Boys & Girls
(Ages 14-20)
Each of these sites include a "unit locator" to help you find a pack, troop, team, crew, or ship holding meetings close to you. All you need is your ZIP code! Try it out right now and join the adventure.
You can also contact us at 412-325-7940 or visit the Council Service Center at 1275 Bedford Avenue, Pitsburgh, PA
|
 |
|
|
|
|
Starting A Unit
The purpose of the Boy Scouts of America—incorporated on February 8, 1910, and chartered by Congress in 1916—is to provide an educational program for boys and young adults to build character, to train in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and to develop personal fitness.
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is 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.
| Scout Oath |
|
Scout Law |
On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake, and morally straight.
|
|
A Scout is:
Trustworthy
Loyal
Helpful
Friendly
Courteous
Kind |
|
Obedient
Cheerful
Thrifty
Brave
Clean
Reverent | |
Vision Statement
The Boy Scouts of America is the nation's foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training. Scouting continues to:
-
Offer young people responsible fun and adventure;
-
Instill in young people lifetime values and develop in them ethical character as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law;
-
Train young people in citizenship, service, and leadership;
-
Serve America's communities and families with its quality, values-based program.
Chartered Organizations
Community-based organizations receive national charters to use the Scouting program as a part of their own youth work. These groups, which have goals compatible with those of the BSA, include religious, educational, civic, fraternal, business, and labor organizations; governmental bodies; corporations; professional associations; and citizens' groups. If you would like more information about starting a Scouting program in your organization or would like to find about program in your area please contact us by calling (412) 471-2927 or email at info@gpcbsa.org. Additional information can also be found on the national web site. |
|
