National Reseach
These reports provide insight into the Scouting program and its benefits to youth, volunteers, and communities:
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Scouting provides youth with an opportunity to try new things, provide service to others, build self-confidence, and reinforce ethical standards.
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Findings from this study indicate positive outcomes for men who were Scouts as youth and for current youth members, especially for men and boys who have been in Scouting for five or more years.
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Volunteers who become involved in Scouting in order to share their skills and values with young people find learning, growth, and fulfillment in the experience.
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This independent study finds that the Scouting program has positive benefits for youth, families, and communities.
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This study infers that positive outcomes of Scout summer camp occur because the environment and activities at camp incorporate all of the elements of healthy youth development.
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Fact Sheets
Fact sheets provide basic information about the various facets of Scouting—program, awards, relationships, history, and membership numbers. They are helpful when creating media kits, preparing speeches or presentations, selling the program to chartered organizations, and more. Fact sheets are updated each year to reflect the most current information. Please visit the National Boy Scouts page at www.Scouting.org if your desired fact sheet does not appear below.
| 02-179 | PDF | Facts About Scouting |
| 02-209 | PDF | Scouting in the Buddhist Community |
| 02-211 | PDF | Founders of Scouting and the BSA |
| 02-260 | PDF | Scouting: A Profession With a Purpose |
| 02-346 | PDF | What Is Scoutreach? |
| 02-377 | PDF | Scouting for Catholic Youth |
| 02-9992 | PDF | Scouting for Episcopal Youth |
| 02-388 | PDF | What Is Venturing? |
| 02-500 | PDF | Merit Badge Program |
| 02-501 | PDF | BSA at a Glance |
| 02-502 | PDF | What Is Cub Scouting? |
| 02-503 | PDF | What Is Boy Scouting? |
| 02-505 | PDF | Scouting Around the World |
| 02-506 | PDF | Who Pays for Scouting? |
| 02-507 | PDF | Community Organizations and the Boy Scouts of America |
| 02-508 | PDF | Scouts With Disabilities and Special Needs |
| 02-512 | PDF | Order of the Arrow |
| 02-513 | PDF | Distinguished Service Awards |
| 02-515 | PDF | What Is the Lone Scout Plan? |
| 02-516 | PDF | Eagle Scouts |
| 02-517 | PDF | Direct Service |
| 02-519 | PDF | Scouting and Conservation |
| 02-520 | PDF | Scouting for Lutheran Youth |
| 02-521 | PDF | Lifesaving or Meritorious Awards |
| 02-529 | | Distinguished Eagle Scout |
| 02-531 | | The Presidents of the United States and the Boy Scouts of America |
| 02-532 | PDF | Silver Buffalo Award |
| 02-539 | PDF | Wood Badge |
| 02-543 | PDF | Project COPE |
| 02-545 | PDF | Scouting in Protestant Churches |
| 02-547 | PDF | Scouting Serves the Jewish Community |
| 02-551 | | Historical Highlights |
| 02-558 | PDF | Astronauts and the BSA |
| 02-559 | PDF | Scouting for a Quote |
| 02-568 | PDF | William T. Hornaday Award for Distinguished Service in Conservation |
| 02-571 | PDF | The Congress and Scouting |
| 02-574 | PDF | Drugs: A Deadly Game |
| 02-577 | PDF | Scouting in Churches of Christ |
| 02-578 | PDF | Scouting and Climbing |
| 02-582 | PDF | Community Organization Award |
| 02-647 | PDF | Association of Baptists for Scouting |
| 02-750 | PDF | Order of the Arrow Scoutreach Mentoring Program |
| 02-860 | PDF | Scouting Supports Homeschooling |
| 02-923 | PDF | Varsity Scouting |
| 02-928 | PDF | Scouting in the Islamic Community |
| 02-966 | PDF | Scouting for Presbyterian Youth |
| 02-972 | PDF | Hispanic/Latino American Demographics in a Changing America |