Origins of Scouting
This man founded the Boy Scouts in 1907.
Who is Robert Baden-Powell?
Baden-Powell published this influential book in 1908.
What is Scouting for Boys?
The Boy Scouts of America was founded in this year.
What is 1910?
The highest rank a Scout can achieve.
What is Eagle Scout?
Programs for younger children in Scouting are called this.
What are Cub Scouts?
The first experimental camp was held on this island.
What is Brownsea Island?
Early Scouting emphasized honesty, service, leadership, and this.
What is self-discipline?
This American was inspired by a helpful Scout in London.
Who is William D. Boyce?
Scouts earn these to demonstrate skills in various areas.
What are merit badges?
Modern Scouting emphasizes these skills for the 21st century.
What are STEM, leadership, and environmental skills?
Scouting was inspired by this type of experience.
What is military scouting and outdoor youth activities?
Scouts were encouraged to develop these skills outdoors.
What are camping, tracking, and first aid?
Early BSA programs included these activities.
What are camping, hiking, and community service?
Scouts contribute thousands of hours to help their communities through:
What is community service/service projects?
Summer camps and high-adventure programs continue this tradition.
What is outdoor adventure?
Scouting focused on teaching these three key skills.
What are survival skills, teamwork, and self-reliance?
Scouting aimed to develop both skills and this aspect of youth.
What is moral character?
Local BSA groups were organized into these structures.
What are troops and councils?
Early fundraising and service helped develop these traits.
What are responsibility and civic duty?
The overall mission of Boy Scouts is to build character, citizenship, and this.
What is leadership?