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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 Scout Law. Scout Oath: "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. Vision Statement: The Boy Scouts of America will prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Scout Law

The Mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

Marked with the cross of Christ forever, we are claimed, gathered, and sent for the sake of the world.Our Vision Claimed by God's grace for the sake of the world, we are a new creation through God's living Word by the power of the Holy Spirit; Gathered by God's grace for the sake of the world, we will live among God's faithful people, hear God's Word, and share Christ's supper; Sent by God's grace for the sake of the world, we will proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed, serve all people following the example of our Lord Jesus, and strive for justice and peace in all the world.

To instill values in young people and prepare then to make ethical decisions over the course of their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

Since its founding in 1912, Girl Scouts has offered all girls the opportunity to learn leadership skills and experience the rewards of service to their communities. In partnership with 878,000 adult leaders, Girl Scouts, a diverse and inclusive organization, offers the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to nearly 2.3 million girl members in every zip code, and in 90 countries around the world. Girl Scouting has a proud history of producing leaders: 70% of Congressional women were once Girl Scouts, as were millions of American business executives and community leaders.