About Us
The Boy Scouts of America at a Glance
Since its founding in 1910, the Boy Scouts of America has maintained its purpose and mission to prepare youth to become responsible, participating citizens and leaders. Throughout the years, the Scout Oath and Law have served as the guiding light for BSA youth members.
Understanding the Scouting Program
The Scouting program emphasizes helping young men develop character, citizenship, and mental and physical fitness. To be a Boy Scout, you are between 11 through 17 years of age, or have earned the Cub Scouting Arrow of Light award and are at least 10 years old, or have completed the fifth grade and are at least 10 years old.
Mission
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
Scout Oath (or Promise)
On my honor I will do my best
to do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
to help other people at all times;
to keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake, and morally straight.Scout Law
A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.
Motto: Be Prepared
Slogan: Do a Good Turn Daily
To contact us:
St. Cyril of Alexandria
4725 E. Pima Street
Tucson, Arizona 85712
e-mail: beegang@hotmail.com