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| Join Boy Scouts |
| ROWAN DISTRICT |
| CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA COUNCIL |
| The Boy Scouts of America |
| What is Boy Scouting? A year-round program for boys 11 through 17 designed to achieve the aims of Scouting through a vigorous outdoor program and peer group leadership with the counsel of an adult Scoutmaster. (Boys also may become Boy Scouts if they have earned the Cub Scouting Arrow of Light Award or have completed the fifth grade.) |
| What is 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. |
| The Scout Oath (Promise) On My Honor, I Will Do My Best To Do My Duty To God And My Country To Obey The Scout Law; To Help Other People At All Times; To Keep Myself Physically Strong, Mentally Awake, And Morally Straight. |
| The Scout Law |
| Scout Motto "Be Prepared" |
| Scout Slogan "Do A Good Turn Daily" |
| Rowan District Boy Scout Troop Listings |
| Click on the Scout Icon to Find A Troop Near You! |
| Ready To Join? Click below to find a Troop in your area! |
| Wanna Learn More? Then check Out These Cool Scouting Videos! In The Scout Zone! |
| For more information, please visit the National Website: http://www.scouting.org |