Boy Scouts

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The purpose of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is to provide for boys an effective program designed to build desirable qualities of character, to train in the responsibilities of participating citizenship and leadership, and to develop in them personal fitness, thus to help in the development of 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 and stable values firmly based on religious concepts.
• Have a desire and the skills to help others.
• Understand the principles of the American social, economic and governmental systems.
• Are knowledgeable about and take pride in the American heritage and understand America's role in the world.
• Have a keen respect for the basic rights of all people.
• Are prepared to fulfill the varied responsibilities of participating in the giving of leadership to American society and the forums of the world.