Scouting is a world-wide youth organization. Its goal is to develop young people physically, spiritually and mentally through non-formal education, with an emphasis on practical activities in the outdoors to prepare youth to take a constructive place in society.
Recommended Resources
Boy Scouts of America National Council
Official website, supports more than 300 local councils that provide quality youth programs, including Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturing. Features scouting programs, research and annual reports, statistics, position statements, and fact sheets with detailed and up-to-date information about every aspect of scouting. Programs include awards, history, practices, and more. Includes a local council locator.
http://www.scouting.org
Clubs that promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. Offers a tour of a typical club, a local club locater, a listing of notable alumni, and details of the programs offered. Clubs are open every day, after school and on weekends, whenever the kids have free time and need positive, productive outlets. Some information is available in Spanish.
http://www.bgca.org/
Contains contents focused on scouting and related subjects targeted towards young American males with ages 6 to 18. Includes humor, games, photos, hobbies and projects, video, contests, and outdoor and gears buying guides.
http://www.boyslife.org
Girl Guides of Canada official website. Find out why girls need Girl Guides, information on provincial chapters, cookies, volunteering and more. Website available in many languages.
http://www.girlguides.ca/
History of the Girl Scouts of the USA, founded in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low. Features a biography of Juliette "Daisy" Gordon Low, an illustrated timeline, links to museum exhibits (such as the history of Girl Scout uniforms and Girl Scout cookies), and a "This Month in Girl Scout History" feature. From the official website of the Girl Scouts of the USA.
http://www.girlscouts.org/who_we_are/history/
Girl Scouts of the USA. Official website setting out who they are, programs, research and more.
http://www.girlscouts.org/
The National Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
http://www.scouting.org/
Scouting Web: Online Scouting Resources for Leaders of Girls
Although not an official Girl Scouts of the USA site, this is a member site of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). Includes links to instructions for friendship knots, sock monkeys, seasonal and holiday-related crafts. The programs section covers nature, sports, service, leadership, science activities, and cooking. Also provides information on the history, traditions, uniforms, and ceremonies of Girls Scouts and Girl Guides.
http://www.scoutingweb.com/
Official website. Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers, Rovers.
http://www.scouts.ca/
Provides information and resources geared towards scouting. Includes scouting programs/activities, scouting news, topical index, discussion lists and forums, and other scouting features.
http://www.usscouts.org
