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Boy Scout Advancement
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Safe Scouting
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| Boy Scouting is for boys who have earned the Arrow of Light Award and are at least 10 years old or have completed the fifth grade and are at least 10, or who are 11, but not yet 18 years old. Boy Scouts develop character, citizenship, and personal fitness as they follow the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
The Boy Scouts of America is the largest youth organization in the United States, with over five million members in its age-related divisions. More than 110 million Americans have been members in the history of the BSA. The Boy Scout program includes a wide range of Advancement opportunities:
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Scouting news
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February dates
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| February 8, 1910 – Boy Scouts of America founded in Washington, D.C., by W. D. Boyce.
Scout Sunday – The Boy Scouts of America designates the Sunday that falls (on or) preceding February 8 as Scout Sunday. However, a chartered organization or local religious organization may choose to celebrate on another day. E.g., the Presbyterian Church and United Methodist Church designate Scout Sunday as the second Sunday in February. Scout Sabbath – Is celebrated on the Saturday after February 8th. Scout week – Is celebrated from Scout Sunday through the Scout Sabbath. February 22, 1857 – Birth of Lord Robert Stephen Baden-Powell, "BP", the founder of Scouting. February 22, 1889 – Birth of Olave Baden-Powell, wife of "BP", World Chief Guide. February 28, 2008 – First World Scout Winter Games |
Boy Scout awards
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Varsity Scouts and qualified Venturers may earn Boy Scout awards. |
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