BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA IS CHANGING ITS NAME TO SCOUTING AMERICA

The new name reflects the continuing efforts to welcome everyone to experience the benefits of Scouting.

Eau Claire, Wisconsin (May 7, 2024) – The Boy Scouts of America today announced that it will be changing its name to Scouting America. This change reflects the organization’s ongoing commitment to welcoming every youth in America to experience the benefits of Scouting. The name change will go into effect on February 8, 2025, the organization’s 115th birthday.

This announcement also comes as the organization celebrates the fifth anniversary of welcoming girls into Cub Scouting and Scouts BSA programs. 

“While the name has changed, our investment in young people has not changed,” said Tim Molepske, Scout Executive/CEO of the Chippewa Valley Council. “Scouting still invites every youth to have fun, learn, explore, and grow in a safe environment. This simple change is yet another way to make all youth feel welcome in Scouting.”

Scouting America builds on the organization’s 114 years of helping America’s youth. Its ongoing goal is to help young people learn meaningful life skills, fostering their growth and future outcomes as leaders. At the same time, values instilled by the Scout Oath and Law help prepare young people for lives of purpose and impact.

More than 130 million Americans have been through Scouting programs since its founding in 1910, and currently, more than 1 million youth, including both men and women, are served by 477,000 dedicated adult volunteers in local councils throughout the country. To date, more than 2.75 million youth have earned Scouting’s highest rank of Eagle Scout.

In addition to supporting the nation’s youth, Scouting America will continue to be an important asset to strengthen our communities, having provided more than 7 million hours of volunteer services for community improvement and other projects across the country.

“We prepare youth for a lifetime of leadership,” said Molepske. “I encourage everyone to join us and experience the benefits of Scouting.” To join Scouting in the Chippewa Valley Council, visit: www.wearescouts.org. 

 

About Chippewa Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America

Headquartered in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the Chippewa Valley Council serves a 10-county area sharing the fantastic benefits of Scouting to over 2,300 youth and 700 volunteer adults. The Boy Scouts of America continues to prepare young people for life by providing the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training. Learn more about the Chippewa Valley Council at www.bsa-cvc.org. 

About Scouting America 

Scouting America provides the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training, which helps young people be “Prepared. For Life.®” 

Scouting America welcomes all of America’s youth into its programs. Our goal is to give them fantastic experiences in the outdoors, and elsewhere, where they can grow with us in a safe environment. More than 130 million Americans have been through our programs since our founding, and currently more than 1 million youth are served by 477,000 dedicated adult volunteers in local councils throughout the country. 

To learn more about Scouting America’s mission, visit Scouting.org.

Contact:

Tim Molepske, Scout Executive/CEO

Chippewa Valley Council

Boy Scouts of America

710 S. Hastings Way

Eau Claire, WI  54701

(715) 492-0496