Boy Scouts. Be Prepared. For Anything.
Most boys avoid obstacles. Boy Scouts seek them. They live for an opportunity to display their abilities while learning new skills. Camping is fun. But surviving a downpour in the middle of the might, that’s an adventure. Cooking over a campfire is fun. Learning which wild berries are edible is survival. Spending a weekend in the woods is fun. Breaking camp without leaving a trace is admirable. These are invaluable experiences that can be had in Scouting. These are life lessons that transform today’s Boy Scouts into tomorrow’s leaders.
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is one of the largest youth organizations in the United States, with over four million youth members in its age-related divisions. Boy Scouts is designed for boys 11 through 12 (Cub Scouts is the program for younger boys). Since Scouting’s founding in 1910 as part of the international Scout Movement, more than 110 million Americans have been members of the BSA.
The Scout Law
- A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.
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 strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
Boy Scouts program helps to develop character, citizenship, and personal fitness qualities among youth by focusing on a vigorous program of outdoor activities.
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Join Scouting Today
There is a misperception that your son can only join Scouts during the fall as school begins. This is not the case. You can join Scouts at anytime. In fact, you can do it right now, so why wait? Join today
Scouting is were many young boys discover their true calling. Through merit badges that interest them…there is a big difference between reading about “stuff” and doing “stuff.”
How to Join
1. Click here to find a Scout Troop in your area
2. Call the Council (714-546-4990) and ask to speak to the District Executive in your area.
3.Complete the online application and sign your name indicating approval (you can pick up an application the William Lyon Homes Center for Scouting or download the application in English or Spanish from the resources page.
Get Outdoors
- The Orange County Council offers a variety of outdoor properties that are available to Scouts year round. The Newport Sea Base is Orange County’s premier youth waterfront facility, Oso Lake has some of the best fishing in the area, Schoepe Scout Reservation at Lost Valley is a majestic 1,400 acre camping oasis and The Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center offers Southern California’s best and newest outdoor science school and programming. To learn more about these great places for adventure, click here
The National Council operates high-adventure programs at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico, Northern Tier National High Adventure Programs in Minnesota and Canada, and the Florida National High Adventure Sea Base.
