Definition
Programs that provide opportunities for children and youth to develop individual and group initiative and responsibility, self-reliance, courage, personal fitness, discipline and other desirable qualities of character through participation in a wide range of organized recreational, educational and civic activities under the leadership of qualified adult volunteers. Troop members work on developing their skills in camping, swimming, citizenship, communication, conservation, cooking, community living, first aid and a wide variety of other areas, and usually earn merit badges when they have demonstrated mastery of the skills that are required for a particular activity.
URL Name
PS-9800-8500
Third Level Code
PS-9800
Taxonomy Code
PS-9800.8500
Parent Code
PS-9800
Family Code
P
Second Level Code
PS
Fourth Level Code
PS-9800-8500
Use References
Boy Scouts, Brownies, Camp Fire, Girl Scouts, Scouting, Scouting Organizations, Scout Programs, Scouts, Troop Activities
Publication Status
Online