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Celebrate National Boy Scout Day with pride - join us in recognizing the important contributions of Scouts everywhere!
Celebrate National Boy Scout Day on Feb. 8 and honor the history of this amazing organization! The Boy Scouts of America has been inspiring young people for over 100 years, teaching them important values such as leadership, service to others and self-reliance. On this special day we recognize all those who have taken part in scouting activities - from the scouts themselves to their families and leaders - for making a positive impact in our communities.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1910</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Boy Scouts' Inception</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Boy Scouts of America was founded by Chicago publisher William D. Boyce with the goal to teach self-reliance, citizenship, and character development to boys.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1930</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Introduction of Cub Scouting</div><div class='timeline-text'>Cub Scouting, a developmental program for younger boys between nine and 11, was established.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1965</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inception of Exploring Program</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Exploring program, meant for older teens to gain real-world career experiences, was introduced.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1998</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Venturing Program Launched</div><div class='timeline-text'>The co-ed Venturing program was launched, focusing on adventure, leadership, personal growth, and service to others.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inclusion of Girls</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Boy Scouts announced plans to start admitting girls into Cub Scouts and eventually create a new program for older girls, offering them a path to Eagle Scout.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Name Change to Scouts BSA</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Boy Scouts program changed its name to "Scouts BSA" to reflect the inclusion of both boys and girls.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a campout</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Pack your tents and sleeping bags, bring enough food and supplies to last the night, and head out with your troop. Whether you're camping in a nearby park or in the woods, this is a great way to celebrate National Boy Scout Day.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Plan a service project</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Do something good for your community by planning a service project. Pick up trash from the local beach or park, paint over graffiti, plant trees, etc. It's a great way to show how Boy Scouts can make a positive impact.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go on a hike</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take advantage of the outdoors and go on a hike with your troop. Depending on where you’re located, there are probably tons of amazing trails to explore near you. Just make sure to be prepared and wear proper hiking attire.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Have a cookout</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Bring all your favorite grilling items – burgers, hot dogs, sausages, veggies – and have an outdoor barbecue with your troop. Don’t forget to bring some s’mores ingredients for dessert!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch movies together</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>If it’s raining, staying inside and watching some classic Boy Scout movies is also a great way to celebrate National Boy Scout Day. Gather snacks, drinks, blankets and pillows for an evening of fun.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Boy Scouts promote healthy values</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The Boy Scouts of America is all about helping young boys develop strong moral values and character traits. Through camping trips, service opportunities, and other activities, scouts learn important lessons like responsibility, self-reliance, citizenship, and integrity.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Boy Scouts provide leadership skills</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Being a Boy Scout helps boys grow into responsible adults by teaching them leadership skills such as communication, organization, time management, and problem solving. These are all vital life skills that will help them succeed not just in their professional careers but also in their personal lives.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Boy Scouts foster relationships</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>If you've ever been in the Boy Scouts, then you know how special the bond between scouts can be. Boys who join the scouts share a common goal - to become better men who have high standards of honor and respect for their community. This shared purpose creates strong bonds between them that will stay with them for the rest of their lives.</p></div></div>
National Boy Scout Day is celebrated on February 8 every year. In 2024 National Boy Scout Day will occur on a Thursday.
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