The Boy Scouts of America (the BSA) is one of the largest Scouting organizations in the United States of America and one of the largest youth organizations in the United States, with more than 2.4 million youth participants and nearly one million adult volunteers. The BSA was founded in 1910, and since then, more than 110 million Americans have been participants in BSA programs at some time. The BSA is part of the international Scout Movement and became a founding member organization of the World Organization of the Scout Movement in 1922.

The BSA’s goal is to train youth in responsible citizenship, character development, and self-reliance through participation in a wide range of outdoor activities, educational programs, and, at older age levels, career-oriented programs in partnership with community organizations. For younger members, the Scout method is part of the program to instill typical Scouting values such as trustworthiness, good citizenship, and outdoors skills, through a variety of activities such as camping, aquatics, and hiking. In order to further these outdoor activities, the BSA has four high-adventure bases: Northern Tier (Minnesota, Manitoba, and Ontario), Philmont Scout Ranch (New Mexico), Sea Base (Florida), and Summit Bechtel Reserve (West Virginia).

The traditional Scouting divisions are Cub Scouting for children in grades K-5, Scouts BSA for youth ages 11 to 17 and Venturing and Sea Scouting for young men and women ages 14 (or 13 and having completed the 8th grade) to 20.

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This department organizes and supports the efforts of volunteers across various committees and councils.

Volunteer Coordination

This department oversees the leadership and mentorship of scouting units, focusing on the development and guidance of youth through structured programs.

Scouting Leadership

This department coordinates and manages volunteer initiatives and activities.

Volunteering Operations

This department oversees and coordinates the operations and performance of districts within the organization.

District Management

This department provides strategic direction and governance for the organization through its board and executive members.

Executive Leadership

This department oversees various committees and coordinates their activities and functions.

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Scouting Leadership

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Other teams

Scouting Leadership

Volunteering Operations

District Management

Executive Leadership

Committee Leadership

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