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About the Greenwich Council |
Welcome to the Greenwich Council, Boy Scouts of America! We provide youth programs that develop character, foster fitness of mind and body, and teach citizenship. We were chartered in 1912 to serve youth in Greenwich, Connecticut with traditional Scouting programs and Learning for Life outreaches.
Mission: We prepare young people to make ethical decisions over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. A Scout promises on his honor to do his best to do his duty to God and his country. He promises to obey the Scout law and to help other people at all times. He commits to keep himself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.
Programs and Services: We provide the following programs for youth in Greenwich.
- Cub Scouts is for boys in Grades two through five. It is a family and neighborhood centered program. Boys meet weekly in dens and monthly in Cub packs. They wear uniforms, and have the opportunity to earn badges, learn skills, and participate in songs, sports, and games. Tiger Cubs is for First Grade Boys. It is a Family-oriented program with activities for boys and their families. They learn new skills at home under parent supervision. Boys meet several times during the month and leadership rotates among adults.
- Learning For Life is our outreach program for boys and girls in grades K through twelve. It is a classroom-based, action-learning program that features age-appropriate and grade-specific lesson plans to enhance school curriculums. Students learn life skills needed to achieve self-sufficiency and increase employability. Programs include guest speakers and mentors for students.
- Boy Scouts is for boys 6th Grade and beyond (ages 11-18). It is an outdoor-centered program that emphasizes leadership, traditional values, service to the community, and character building. The program includes awards, weekend camping, summer camp, and hiking. Boys meet weekly and have monthly camping events.
- Exploring is for young men and women (ages 14-20). It is a career and special interest-oriented program that focuses on specific career areas as well as service, outdoor activities, citizenship, and social experiences. Explorer posts are sponsored by businesses, professionals, industries, organizations, churches, and government leaders.
- Venturing is for young men and women (ages 14-20). It is a positive program that promotes character development, citizenship, leadership skills, personal and mental fitness.
Events: The Greenwich Council charters its local unit programs to locally based organizations in Greenwich like schools, churches, and businesses. These local units provide weekly meetings, outdoor activities, hikes and crafts, challenging experiences, and much more.
The council sponsors many programs like six weeks of Day Camp each summer at the Seton Scout Reservation for boys ages 8 to 17. We also conduct the Scout camporee, Cub Fun Day, Fishing Derby, Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner, Golf Tournament at the Round Hill Club, high adventure trips to Philmont Scout Reservation in New Mexico, and much more. There are many programs and resources available for you.
Membership: Many local Scouting meetings and events take place at the local unit level each week. The Black Wolf District in Greenwich also conducts a monthly roundtable meeting and frequent training programs for adult volunteers.
The Greenwich Council Board or Executive Committee meets monthly to deliver and support the Scouting programs. We welcome the participation of youth members, adult leaders, parents and grandparents, community and business leaders, former Scouts and Eagle Scouts of all ages, and donors.
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