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		Boy Scouting Purpose of the Boy Scouting: As Boy Scout leaders, our volunteers endeavor to develop 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 values based on religious concepts; have the desire and skills to help others; understand the principles of the American social, economic and governmental systems; are knowledgeable about and take pride in their American heritage and understand our nation's role in the world; have a keen respect for the basic rights of all people; and are prepared to participate in and give leadership to American society. Boy Scout Program Membership: Boy Scouting is a year-round program for boys age 11-17. Boys who are 10 may join if they have received the Arrow of Light Award or have finished the fifth grade. Boy Scouting is a program of fun outdoor activities, peer group leadership opportunities and a personal exploration of career, hobby and special interests, all designed to achieve the BSA's objectives of strengthening character, personal fitness and good citizenship. The Blue Ridge Mountains Council has over 180 troops and 80 crews active in its council area. Volunteer Scouters: Over 6,000 volunteer leaders, both men and women, are involved in the Boy Scouting program in the Blue Ridge Mountains Council. They serve in a variety of jobs — everything from unit leaders to chairmen of troop committees, committee members, merit badge counselors and chartered organization representatives. Like other phases of the program, Boy Scouting is made available to community organizations having similar interests and goals. Chartered organizations include professional organizations; governmental bodies; and religious, educational, civic, fraternal, business, labor and citizens’ groups. Each organization appoints one of its members as the chartered organization representative. The organization is responsible for leadership, the meeting place and support for troop activities. Who Pays for It? Several groups are responsible for supporting Boy Scouting: the boy and his parents, the troop, the chartered organization and the community. Boys are encouraged to earn money whenever possible to pay their own expenses and they also contribute dues to their troop treasuries to pay for budgeted items. Troops obtain additional income by working on approved money-earning projects. The community, including parents, supports Scouting through the United Way, Friends of Scouting campaigns, bequests and special contributions to the Blue Ridge Mountains Council. This income provides leadership training, outdoor programs, maintenance of the Council Service Center in Roanoke and other facilities, and professional service for units. Outdoor Activities: Scouting is meant to be conducted in the outdoors. As youth leaders, our volunteer Scouters lead Boy Scouts in many age-appropriate activities. These activities follow these guidelines, as dictated by the Boy Scouts of America: Activities are led by youth and approved and supervised by adults. Activities are patrol- or troop-oriented. Activities meet standards and advancement requirements. Activities are experience-based. The Blue Ridge Mountains Council offers many outdoor activities and camps at its Blue Ridge Scout Reservation in Pulaski County, Va. Boy Scouts can participate, enjoy and learn from week-long experiences at such camps as: Mountain Man Outpost, High Knoll, Fish Camp, New River Adventure, Voyageur Trek and the Claytor Lake Aquatics base, just to name a few. The BSA conducts a national Scout jamboree every four years and participates in world Scout jamborees (also held at four-year intervals). Trained Leaders: The Blue Ridge Mountains Council and the Boy Scouts of America stress the importance of having trained leaders for our nation's youth. Trained leaders provide a quality, fun-filled program for troops. When leaders understand Boy Scouting, they are more effective in their roles. Each district offers many different training opportunities throughout the year. For more information, check out our Council Training Page.
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