Scouting America, Northeastern PA Council

Since its founding over a century ago, Scouting America has grown into the nation’s premier organization helping young people build character while preparing them for adulthood. Scouting emphasizes lifelong values of service, personal fitness and achievement. With the many choices and challenges of modern society today, there is a greater need than ever for Scouting programs that help develop capable,responsible citizens. The investment you make today will benefit Scouting tomorrow. Scouting America provides youth with programs that allow them to try new activities,build self-confidence, reinforce ethical standards and provide service to others.Scouting gives parents an opportunity to provide their children with a safe, structured,nurturing environment. It helps young people to learn and discover, while instilling strong values and a deeper appreciation of community.Most importantly, Scouting promotes personal responsibility. As a result, when hard decisions have to be made, a youth can better resist peer pressure and make the choice they know is right.

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Since its founding over a century ago, Scouting America has grown into the nation’s premier organization helping young people build character while preparing them for adulthood. Scouting emphasizes lifelong values of service, personal fitness and achievement. With the many choices and challenges of modern society today, there is a greater need than ever for Scouting programs that help develop capable,responsible citizens. The investment you make today will benefit Scouting tomorrow. Scouting America provides youth with programs that allow them to try new activities,build self-confidence, reinforce ethical standards and provide service to others.Scouting gives parents an opportunity to provide their children with a safe, structured, nurturing environment. It helps young people to learn and discover, while instilling strong values and a deeper appreciation of community. Most importantly, Scouting promotes personal responsibility. As a result, when hard decisions have to be made, a youth can better resist peer pressure and make the choice they know is right.