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This article is about the Boy Scout program within the BSA. For the national organization, see Boy Scouts of America.

Boy Scouting is one of the traditional membership divisions of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), available to boys 10–17. It is the oldest division of the three Scouting programs (Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, and Venturing) from the BSA. The program is part of the worldwide Scout movement and uses a system of outdoor activities to achieve the aims of developing character, citizenship, and personal fitness qualities among youth. Image File history File links Fdl-gold. ... The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is an American Scouting organization, with some presence in other countries. ... The Cub Scouts are a membership division of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), part of the overall Scouting program. ... Varsity Scouting is part of the Boy Scout Division of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). ... The BSA Venturing Logo Venturing is a division of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) for young men and women ages 14–21. ... Sea Scouts is a program within the Boy Scouts of Americas Venturing Program. ... The Order of the Arrow (OA) is a program of the Boy Scout division of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). ... Since its inception, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has had a tradition of advancement, honors and recognition. ... A sample merit badge sash: From left to right, starting at top; 1 Swimming, Mammal Study, Environmental Science; 2 Basketry, Wood Carving, Dog Care; 3 Wilderness Survival, Emergency Prepardness, Bird Study; 4 Public Speaking, Scholarship, Law; 5 Rifle Shooting, Archery, Metalwork; 6 Fish and Wildlife Management, Citizenship in the Nation... The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) was inspired by and modeled on the Boy Scout Association, established by Robert Baden-Powell in Britain in 1907. ... William D. Boyce William Dickson Boyce (June 16, 1858- June 11, 1929), was an American entrepreneur, best known today for founding the Boy Scouts of America. ... Category: Possible copyright violations ... Ernest Thompson Seton (August 14, 1860 - October 23, 1946) was a noted author and founding pioneer of the Boy Scouts of America. ... Daniel Carter (Uncle Dan) Beard (June 21, 1850– June 11, 1941) was an American illustrator, author, and social reformer from Covington, Kentucky. ... BSA Merit Badge Samples: Gardening, Type A (center); Fish & Wildlife Management, Type J (upper right); Citizenship In The Home, Type E (lower right); Collections, Type H (lower left); Camping, Type D (upper left). ... Image File history File links Scoutsgreengoldnoscroll. ... The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is an American Scouting organization, with some presence in other countries. ... The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is an American Scouting organization, with some presence in other countries. ... The Cub Scouts are a membership division of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), part of the overall Scouting program. ... The BSA Venturing Logo Venturing is a division of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) for young men and women ages 14–21. ...

The program had an estimated registration of 61,495 in 1911.^[1] As of the end of 2005, the Boy Scout program was serving 879,789 Boy Scouts with 543,971 troop level leaders in 42,811 troops.^[2] Boy Scouts are sometimes referred to as Scouts, or more commonly just as boys. Adults who participate in the organization are called Scouters. Boy Scouts are organized into troops and use the Scout method to instill values such as self-esteem, good citizenship, outdoors appreciation of the outdoors through a variety of outdoor activities such as camping, aquatics, and hiking. Scouts are recognized for their achievements through an advancement system that includes many special awards and programs. The Scout method is the principle method by which all Scouting organizations operate their units. ... Car camping is camping in a tent, but nearby the car for easier access and for supply storage Camping is an outdoor recreational activity, in which the campers get away from civilization and enjoy nature by spending one or more nights at a campsite. ... There are a large number of sports that involve water. ... Two hikers in the Mount Hood National Forest Eagle_Creek hiking Hiking is a form of walking, undertaken with the specific purpose of exploring and enjoying the scenery. ...

Ideals

Boy Scouts express their ideals through verbal statements of principles, which Scouts must memorize and understand. They also represent these ideals symbolically in official emblems. The Boy Scout ideals are spelled out in the Scout Law, the Scout Oath, the Scout Motto and the Scout Slogan. Each Scout learns to use these ideals as a measure of personal growth.^[3]

The Scout Law

A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent.

The Scout Oath

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 fit,

mentally awake, and morally straight.

The Scout Motto

Be Prepared.

The Scout Slogan

Do a Good Turn Daily.

The Outdoor Code

As an American, I will do my best to

be clean in my outdoor manners,

be careful with fire,

be considerate in the outdoors,

and to be conservation-minded.

The Scout Sign identifies the youth as a Boy Scout and is used when giving the Scout Law or the Scout Oath. The Scout Salute is used when saluting the flag of the United States. The left-handed handshake is used as a token of friendship and identity. Scouts use a three-finger salute to salute each other, and their nations flag. ... National flag and ensign. ... Shaking with the right hand while delivering a certificate with the left. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ...

First Class

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Emblems

The rank advancements use a series of medals and patches emblematic of the Scouting program. The basic Scout badge uses the fleur-de-lis, symbolizing a compass needle, pointing the Scout in the right direction, which is onward and upward. The Tenderfoot badge takes the fleur-de-lis of the Scout badge and adds two stars and an eagle with an American shield. The stars symbolize truth and knowledge; the eagle and shield symbolize freedom and readiness to defend that freedom. The Second Class badge has a scroll with the ends turned up and inscribed with the Scout Motto, and a knotted rope hanging from the bottom: the knot is a reminder for each Scout to remember the Scout slogan and the upturned ends of the scroll symbolize cheerfulness in service. The First Class badge combines the elements of the Scout, Tenderfoot and Second Class badges. For many years, the First Class badge was used as the emblem of the BSA. Star is a First Class symbol on a five-pointed yellow star, and initially indicated the five merit badges required to earn the rank. Life is a First Class symbol on a red heart, and initially symbolized the first aid and health related merit badges required for the rank. Fleurs-de-lys on the flag of Quebec The fleur-de-lis (also spelled fleur-de-lys; plural fleurs-de-lis or -lys) is used in heraldry, where it is particularly associated with the France monarchy (see King of France). ... Compass in a wooden box A compass (or mariners compass) is a navigational instrument for finding directions on the earth. ...

Organization

Troop

The troop is the fundamental unit of the Boy Scouts. It may include as few as a dozen boys, or as many as seventy or more. Troops usually meet weekly. Each troop is sponsored by a community organization such as a business, service organization, school, labor group or religious institution. The chartering organization is responsible for providing a meeting place and promoting a good program. A chartered organization representative manages the relationship between the troop, the chartered organization, and the BSA.

Patrol

Each troop is divided into patrols of six to ten Scouts. A patrol's independence from the troop varies among troops and between activities. For instance, a troop typically holds ordinary meetings as a unit. Patrols' autonomy becomes more visible at campouts, where each patrol may set up its own cooking area. However, on a high-adventure trip which only a small part of the troop attends, divisions between patrols may disappear entirely. Patrols may hold meetings and even excursions separately from the rest of the troop, but this is more common in some troops than in others.

Some troops mix older and younger Scouts in the same patrols, so that the older boys can teach the younger ones more effectively. Other troops group boys by age, and may assign an older boy as a "troop guide" to mentor each of the younger patrols.

Venture patrol

The Venture patrol should not be confused with Venturing, the program for young men and women ages 14–21.

Some troops establish Venture patrols as an optional program for boys 13–17 years old. Venture patrols experience more autonomy from the troop than ordinary patrols, and provide older Scouts with expanded social contact and physical challenges. The program is based on high adventure or sports activities. The patrol is guided by the assistant Scoutmaster-Venture who is resposible to the Scoutmaster for Venture patrol activities. Venture patrol members wear the standard Boy Scout field uniform with the Venture strip over the right pocket. Patrol members are Boy Scouts and should never be referred to as Venture Scouts.^[4] Image File history File links Venturestrip. ... The BSA Venturing Logo Venturing is a division of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) for young men and women ages 14–21. ... The Uniform and insignia of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) gives a Scout visibility and creates a level of identity within both the unit and the community. ...

Lone Scout

The Lone Scout program serves boys who cannot take part in a nearby troop on a regular basis because of such factors as distance, weather, time, disability or other difficulties. While the boy does not participate in troop or patrol activities, he does learn the fun, values, and achievements of Scouting.^[5] Image File history File links LoneScoutLogo. ...

Varsity Scouts

Main article: Varsity Scouts (Boy Scouts of America)

Varsity Scouts are part of the Boy Scout program division of the BSA. It is an alternative program available to boys from 14–17 that takes the basic Boy Scout program and adds high adventure and sporting activities to be more appealing to older youth. Varsity Scouts are organized into teams, which are separate chartered units from a Boy Scout troop. Image File history File links BSA_Varsity_logo. ... Varsity Scouting is part of the Boy Scout Division of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). ...

Order of the Arrow

Main article: Order of the Arrow

The Order of the Arrow (OA) is a program of the Boy Scout division of the BSA. It is the BSA's national honor society for experienced campers, based on American Indian traditions, and dedicated to the ideal of cheerful service. Scouts and Scouters must belong to a troop or team to become OA members. The OA is a youth-run organization, with adult Scouters serving as advisors. In the OA, a youth is a member under 21 years of age. This work is copyrighted. ... The Order of the Arrow (OA) is a program of the Boy Scout division of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). ... In the USA, an honor society (or honour society) is an organization of rank, the induction into which recognizes excellence among ones peers. ... An Aani (Atsina) named Assiniboin Boy. ...

Leadership in the troop

Every troop has two separate leadership structures: one consisting of Scouts and another consisting of adults. The adult leadership manages the logistics of troop activities, administers rank advancement and awards, maintains troop records and finance, and recruits new Scouts and adult leaders. The youth leadership keeps order and coordinates labor at activities. Scouts and adults cooperate to plan agendas for troop meetings, as well as the troop's schedule of outings.

Adult leadership

Responsible local adults, approved by both the local council and the chartering institution, may join the troop committee. Typically, many of these are parents of the Scouts. The committee, in turn, selects a chair and appoints its members to specific tasks, as well as selecting the Scoutmaster and his assistants. These "commissioned" leaders must also be approved by by both the local council and the chartered institution and complete special training mandated by BSA (see Training below).

The Scoutmaster must be at least 21 and is directly responsible for training and guiding the boy leaders, working with other adults to bring Scouting to boys, and for using the methods of Scouting to achieve the aims of Scouting.

Youth leadership

The youth leadership is headed by a senior patrol leader (SPL), who works closely with the Scoutmaster to run troop activities. He is expected to attend most meetings and outings. The SPL shares responsibility with one or more assistants (ASPL). The SPL is elected by the entire troop, with requirements and from a list of candidates approved by the Scoumaster. Likewise, each patrol elects a Patrol Leader (PL), who appoints an assistant patrol leader (APL). The patrol leaders council (PLC) consists of the SPL, ASPL, PLs and the troop guides of any new-Scout patrol. The PLC determines the requirements and tenure for youth leaders. Other troop-wide positions of responsibility include: troop guide, Order of the Arrow troop representative, den chief, scribe, librarian, historian, quartermaster, junior assistant Scoutmaster, chaplain aide and instructor.^[6]

Uniform

The Boy Scout field uniform is worn by Scouts and adult leaders. The official cap is olive green with a red front panel and a Scout emblem. The troop may also choose the campaign hat, but today these are seen mostly in historical troops (i.e. pre-World War II), and by leaders in a training course. Many troops elect to create custom caps. The Uniform and insignia of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) gives a Scout visibility and creates a level of identity within both the unit and the community. ... Actor Frank Sutton (back) wearing a campaign hat. ... Combatants Major Allied powers: United Kingdom Soviet Union United States Republic of China and others Major Axis powers: Nazi Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Harry Truman Chiang Kai-Shek Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tojo Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead...

A variety of official neckerchiefs are available or the troop can create their own design. Many troops now opt not to wear a neckerchief. Special neckerchiefs such as Eagle Scout or Wood Badge are generally worn on formal occasions. Insignia such as sashes, medals, and pins are generally only worn only on formal occasions. An Eagle Scout is a Scout with the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). ... The Wood Badge or Woodbadge is the recognition received by adults in Scouting who have completed the Leader training program provided by their respective Scout Association. ...

The Scouter dress uniform is appropriate for professional Scouters and all Scouting leaders on formal occasions. The Uniform and insignia of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) gives a Scout visibility and creates a level of identity within both the unit and the community. ...

Advancement and recognition

Main article: Advancement and recognition in the Boy Scouts of America

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Rank advancement

Boy Scout advancement

Eagle Palms

Eagle

Life Scout

Star Scout

First Class

Second Class

Tenderfoot

Scout

Boy Scouts has seven ranks, grouped into two phases. The first phase of Scout,^[7] Tenderfoot,^[8] Second Class,^[9] and First Class is designed to teach the boy Scoutcraft skills, teamwork, and self-reliance.^[10] Scout is the first rank, awarded when a boy first joins the Scouts, and requires just a rudimentary knowledge of Scouting's ideals. Further ranks have progessively harder requirements in the areas of Scoutcraft, physical fitness, citizenship, personal growth and Scout Spirit. Scouts with a permanent mental or physical disability may use alternate requirements, based on their abilities and approved by the council. This work is copyrighted. ... Image File history File links Eagle_scout_palm_silver. ... Image File history File links Boy Scouts of America - Eagle Scout This work is copyrighted. ... An Eagle Scout is a Scout with the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). ... Image File history File links Boy Scouts of America - Life Scout This work is copyrighted. ... Life badge Life is second highest rank attainable by a Scout in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). ... Image File history File links Boy Scouts of America - Star Scout This work is copyrighted. ... Star badge Star is a rank attainable by a Scout in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), and ranks above First Class and below Life. ... Image File history File links Boy Scouts of America - First Class Scout This work is copyrighted. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Image File history File links Boy Scouts of America - Second Class Scout This work is copyrighted. ... Second Class badge Second Class is a rank attainable by a Scout in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), and ranks above Tenderfoot and below First Class. ... Image File history File links Boy Scouts of America - Tenderfoot Scout This work is copyrighted. ... Tenderfoot badge Tenderfoot is a rank attainable by a Scout in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), and ranks above Scout and below Second Class. ... Image File history File links Boy Scouts of America - Scout This work is copyrighted. ... Scout badge Scout is the first award earned by a Scout in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). ... Scoutcraft is a term coined by the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). ... The idea of Scout Spirit can be easy to see, but hard to define. ...

The second phase of Star,^[11] Life,^[12] and Eagle is designed to develop leadership skills and encourage the Scout to explore potential vocations and avocations through the merit badge program.^[13] These ranks require that the boy serve in a position of responsibility and perform community service. A sample merit badge sash: From left to right, starting at top; 1 Swimming, Mammal Study, Environmental Science; 2 Basketry, Wood Carving, Dog Care; 3 Wilderness Survival, Emergency Prepardness, Bird Study; 4 Public Speaking, Scholarship, Law; 5 Rifle Shooting, Archery, Metalwork; 6 Fish and Wildlife Management, Citizenship in the Nation... Community service refers to service that a person performs for the benefit of his or her local community. ...

For more details on Eagle, see Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts of America).

The Eagle Scout requires, in addition to merit badges and a position of responsibility, a community service project planned and led entirely by the Eagle Scout candidate. After attaining the rank of Eagle, a Scout may earn Eagle Palms for additional tenure and merit badges. An Eagle Scout is a Scout with the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). ...

Although Eagle is the highest rank, for which all Scouts should strive, the number of Scouts achieving First Class within one year of joining is still one of the key measures of unit effectiveness. Studies have shown that if a Scout achieves First Class within a year of joining, he typically stays in the Scout program for at least three years. Scouts who do so are more likely to retain Scout values as an adult and achieve the BSA primary mission of "producing useful citizens".

Awards

Several programs of religious awards are administered by various religious institutions and recognized by the BSA. These are generally recognized by a medal and an embroidered square knot. Many other advancement and recognitions—such as the 50-miler award, Crime Prevention Awards, Emergency Preparedness Award and World Conservation Award —are available to Scouts who show performance in special areas. As the twelfth point of the Boy Scout Law (A Scout is Reverent), the Relationships Committee of the Boy Scouts of America maintains dialogue with major religious organizations whose thoughts on religion are somewhat consistent with the BSAs Declaration of Religious Principles. ... Since its inception, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has had a tradition of advancement, honors and recognition. ... Obsolete cloth award patch The 50-Miler Award is given by the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America and may be earned by members of both chartered and provisional units. ...

Recognition for adult leaders

Boy Scout leaders who complete training, tenure, and performance requirements are recognized by a system of awards. The Scouters Training Award is available to any leader, while the Scouter's Key and Scoutmaster Award of Merit are only available to the Scoutmaster. The pinnacle of Scout leader training is Wood Badge, for which successful participants receive a special neckerchief, woggle, and special wooden beads. The Wood Badge or Woodbadge is the recognition received by adults in Scouting who have completed the Leader training program provided by their respective Scout Association. ... Some dogs are adorned with neckerchiefs or bandannas, as an extenion of their owners personality. ... A woggle is a device to fasten the neckerchief, or scarf, worn as part of the Scout uniform. ...

Program and activities

Each troop plans and conducts its own activities, but all troops' programs have some similarities.

Troops typically hold meetings once a week, though some do not meet during the summer. The activities conducted at troop meetings vary widely, from training in Scout skills to planning camping trips to playing games. Patrol meetings may be held independently of troop meetings to conduct patrol business, such as creating a patrol flag. Most patrols do not hold regular meetings independently of the troop, but some go so far as to organize their own outings. Patrol activities are planned by the patrol leader. For other uses, see camping (disambiguation) Camping is an outdoor recreational activity involving the spending of one or more nights in a tent, primitive structure, a travel trailer or recreational vehicle at a campsite with the purpose of getting away from civilization and enjoying nature. ... Tug of war is an easily organized, impromptu game that requires little equipment. ... The tricolour flag of France A flag is a symbol, often displayed on a piece of cloth that can be flown from a pole or mast, and is generally used for signalling or identification. ...

Troops also typically hold excursions once a month or more, which usually involve camping overnight. These outings are an important place for Scouts to work on skills and rank advancement, have fun, and engage in productive outdoor activities. Aside from simple camping trips, common excursions include backpacking, canoeing, and hiking trips. Less-common activities include rafting, climbing, spelunking, and rappelling. For other uses, see camping (disambiguation) Camping is an outdoor recreational activity involving the spending of one or more nights in a tent, primitive structure, a travel trailer or recreational vehicle at a campsite with the purpose of getting away from civilization and enjoying nature. ... Backpacking in the Grand Teton National Park, United States Backpacking (also tramping or trekking or bushwalking in some countries) combines hiking and camping in a single trip. ... Canoeing is the recreational or sporting activity of paddling a canoe or kayak. ... Two hikers in the Mount Hood National Forest Eagle_Creek hiking Hiking is a form of walking, undertaken with the specific purpose of exploring and enjoying the scenery. ... Rafting is a recreational activity utilizing a raft to navigate a river or other body of water. ... Climbers on Valkyrie at The Roaches in Staffordshire, England. ... Inside the cave at Cave Stream, New Zealand Caving is the recreational sport of exploring caves. ... In British English, abseiling (from the German abseilen, to rope down) is the process of descending on a fixed rope. ...

Most councils own and operate one or more permanent camps. These camps host a variety of activities throughout the year, but are most heavily used during the summer, when troops visit for a week at a time. A typical camp might host ten troops at once. Summer camps are important places to earn merit badges, particularly those that require special facilities, such as archery, and to participate in high-adventure activities. Purely recreational activities are also available, and most camps offer day-long overnight side trips. Troops may choose to attend the summer camp operated by their own council, or one belonging to another council. These arrows score as an inner 10 (X), and a 9 Archery is the practice of using a bow to shoot arrows. ...

It is common for several troops within a district or council to gather at least once a year at a special weekend campout called a camporee. A camporee is a district- or council-wide event where several units camp and engage in activities, competitions, and learn specialized skills. Competitions typically include knot tying, flagpole raising, flag ceremony, and orienteering, but many camporees emphasize specific themes. Some troops prepare for camporee more intensively than others, and the highest awards usually go to troops that make camporee their first priority. Philmont Scout Ranch is the oldest of the high-adventure bases operated by the Boy Scouts of America, along with the Florida High Adventure Sea Base and a collection of programs in the Boundary Waters. ... Some knots: 1. ... A flag is a piece of cloth flown from a pole or mast, usually intended for signaling or identification. ... The international orienteering symbol. ...

Some councils hold "jamborees" or "camporalls", which are similar to camporees, but occur less often and draw troops from a broader area. The National Scout jamboree usually occurs every four years, and draws more than 30,000 Scouts from across the country and the world. The last one took place in 2005, at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia, and the next one will occur in 2010 (postponed to coincide with BSA's centennial). The national Scout jamboree is a gathering, or jamboree of thousands of members of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), usually held every four years and organized by the BSA National Council. ... Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, is an active duty installation of the United States Army, located near the town of Bowling Green, Virginia. ...

Training

New leaders are encouraged to attend training for their position.^[14] This training provides the essential information they need to provide a safe and successful quality program.

Fast Start Training is the introduction for adult leaders new to the Boy Scout program. Fast Start is self pace and provided as a video or online.^[15] Youth Protection Training is required for all adult leaders and must be recertified per local council policy.^[16]

Basic Leader Training consists of New Leader Essentials, Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Specific Training, and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills. New Leader Essentials is a common core program for all adult leaders in the Boy Scouts of America. Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Specific Training gives the Scoutmaster or assistant Scoutmaster the needed program knowledge. Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills gives the adult leaders needed camping/outdoor skills and knowledge. Once Basic Leader Training is completed, the leader is awarded a "Trained" emblem for uniform wear.

Supplemental training modules are designed to provide orientation beyond Basic Leader Training. These shorter training sessions are often provided at the Roundtable, a monthly meeting of leaders from the district, at a University of Scouting program offered by the local councils and at National Training Conferences held at the Philmont Training Center and the Florida National High Adventure Sea Base.^[17] The Philmont Training Center (PTC), located at the well-known Philmont Scout Ranch near Cimarron, New Mexico, has been the National Training Center of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) since 1950. ... The Florida National National High Adventure Sea Base is a national high adventure program base run by the Boy Scouts of America in the Florida Keys. ...

Wood Badge is the advanced training program for leadership skills for all adults in all BSA programs. Wood Badge consists of six days of training (usually presented as two three-day weekends) and an application phase of several months. When training is complete, leaders are recognized with the Wood Badge beads, neckerchief, and woggle. The Wood Badge or Woodbadge is the recognition received by adults in Scouting who have completed the Leader training program provided by their respective Scout Association. ... Some dogs are adorned with neckerchiefs or bandannas, as an extenion of their owners personality. ... A woggle is a device to fasten the neckerchief, or scarf, worn as part of the Scout uniform. ...

The Scoutmaster provides initial youth leader training within at the troop level. Youth leaders are encouraged to attend National Youth Leadership Training at the district or council level. National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is a Boy Scouts of America (BSA) leadership development training program designed to help transform scouts into better leaders. ...

See also

• Boy Scouts of America membership controversies
• Boy Scout
• History of merit badges (Boy Scouts of America)
• Scouting in popular culture

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