Activities and Civic Service

Scouting means Doing

Our programs offer young men and young women opportunities to be active and grow through hands-on experiences. To supplement your unit program, a wide range of activities and service projects are offered, from your local community to across the world. In addition to Council sponsored activities, your local Scouting District may also sponsor an event. For information on different activities, please visit our News and Events page.

Civic Service

Training young people in citizenship is one the primary purposes of the BSA. "To help other people at all times" is more than part of the Scout Oath, it's a lifetime ethic of service taught by putting these ideals into practice.

Good Turn for America

Join with other Scouting units from throughout the nation to find community needs, act on them and log your hours of service. Sponsored by the Boy Scouts of America, this initiative and website is designed offer tips and project ideas as well as to track Scouting's service impact on the nation.

Scouting for Food

This council-wide service project is an annual Scouting "good turn." Each year all Scout troops, packs and crews distribute grocery bags throughout their neighborhoods and collect donated food items.

Publicizing Your Unit

Promote your service project to encourage and inspire others to become involved in their community. Tips, media contact information and step-by-step instructions are available.

Scouts from all over the country will participate in Scouting for Food every year, providing food for many.