The Boy Scouts of America was incorporated to provide a program for community
organizations that offers effective character, citizenship, and personal fitness training for
youth.
Specifically, the BSA endeavors to develop boys who are physically, mentally, and
emotionally fit; have a high degree of self-reliance as evidenced in such qualities as
initiative, courage, and resourcefulness; have personal values based on religious
concepts; have the desire and skills to help others; understand the principles of the
American social, economic, and governmental systems; are knowledgeable about and
take pride in their heritage and understand America's role in the world; have a keen
respect for the basic rights of all people; and are prepared to participate in and give
leadership to their society.