Diversity
Equity &
Inclusion
Scouting America's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement
Scouting America promotes a culture where each youth, volunteer, and employee feels a sense of belonging and builds communities where every person feels respected and valued.
Leading by example and encouraging each other to live by the values expressed by the Scout Oath and Scout Law, we welcome families of all backgrounds to help prepare young people to serve as successful members and leaders of our nation’s increasingly diverse communities.
Diversity
Equity &
Inclusion
Scouting America’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement
Scouting America promotes a culture where each youth, volunteer, and employee feels a sense of belonging and builds communities where every person feels respected and valued.
Leading by example and encouraging each other to live by the values expressed by the Scout Oath and Scout Law, we welcome families of all backgrounds to help prepare young people to serve as successful members and leaders of our nation’s increasingly diverse communities.
Citizenship in Society Merit Badge
Designed to help Scouts learn about the different identities and characteristics we each possess, understand different perspectives and experiences, and promote good citizenship in society.
Counselor Guide Merit Badge Requirements
Inclusion Resources
Resources that inform and educate on how to be inclusive of Scouters with diverse attributes.
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ENGAGEMENT
Scouting America has collaborated with nonprofits and youth organizations to learn best practices and identify opportunities to advance the ideals of DEI throughout our communities and society. We've also appointed DEI leads for each of our 14 Council Service Territories to partner with the leaders and troops within their territories to implement and advance our commitment to DEI.
Citizenship in Society Merit Badge
Designed to help Scouts learn about the different identities and characteristics we each possess, understand different perspectives and experiences, and promote good citizenship in society.
Merit Badge Requirements
Inclusion Resources
Developed to educate volunteers on key aspects of DEI and offer resources and opportunities to enable meaningful dialogues!
ENGAGEMENT
BSA has collaborated with nonprofits and youth organizations to learn best practices and identify opportunities to advance the ideals of DEI throughout our communities and society. We've also appointed DEI leads for each of our 14 Council Service Territories to partner with the leaders and troops within their territories to implement and advance our commitment to DEI.The Difference Scouting Makes
Listen to these Scouts share the difference Scouting has made in their lives in helping them to be prepared, develop leadership skills, and find a sense of belonging.
DEI Leadership
News & Articles
Citizenship in Society Merit Badge
Today, Scouting America, one of the largest youth organizations in the United States, announced the launch of the Citizenship in Society merit badge, its newest merit badge for youth in the Scouts BSA program (ages 11-17). The new merit badge encourages Scouts to explore important…
Nearly 1,000 Young Women Soar into History as the First Female Eagle Scouts
Nearly 1,000 young women from across the country are taking their place in history as the first female Eagle Scouts after collectively earning more than 30,000 merit badges and providing an estimated 130,000 hours of…
SCOUTING’S TRADITION AND COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, OUR CONTINUING JOURNEY
Scouting’s rich heritage has stood the test of time for more than 110 years. Together we have grown and evolved with changing times while always holding true to BSA’s core ideals and values such as kindness, integrity, respect, courtesy, and care for…
NEARLY 1,000 YOUNG WOMEN SOAR INTO HISTORY AS THE FIRST FEMALE EAGLE SCOUTS
Nearly 1,000 young women from across the country are taking their place in history as the first female Eagle Scouts after collectively earning more than 30,000 merit badges and providing an estimated 130,000 hours of…
Workforce Resource Groups
Scouting America workforce resource groups create an environment where our employees can seek support, mentorship, networking, and more importantly, opportunities to educate, generate awareness, and foster a culture where everyone has a sense of belonging and feels welcomed.
APACk is our Asian Pacific workforce resource group with a focus on developing professionals through learning and networking opportunities, as well as celebrating cultures by acknowledging holidays and building cultural competency.
The mission of VIEW is to promote an inclusive community for Scouting America’s LGBTQ+ employees and their allies. The group will strive to support diversity across the organization.
LISTOS is our workforce resource group for Latino professionals. The group heavily emphasizes the development of latinx professionals within Scouting America, providing them with mentorship to excel in their career paths.
RISE is Scouting America women’s workforce resource group with the mission to recognize, inspire, support, and empower the women of Scouting through professional development, fellowship, service, and inclusion.
The Village is Scouting America workforce resource group with a mission to provide a welcoming environment where Black employees and their supporters can learn, grow and communicate effectively about their professional experiences.
APACk is our Asian Pacific workforce resource group with a focus on developing professionals through learning and networking opportunities, as well as celebrating cultures by acknowledging holidays and building cultural competency.
The mission of VIEW is to promote an inclusive community for Scouting America’s LGBTQ+ employees and their allies. The group will strive to support diversity across the organization.
LISTOS is our workforce resource group for Latino professionals. The group heavily emphasizes the development of latinx professionals within Scouting America, providing them with mentorship to excel in their career paths.
RISE is Scouting America women’s workforce resource group with the mission to recognize, inspire, support, and empower the women of Scouting through professional development, fellowship, service, and inclusion.
The Village is Scouting America workforce resource group with a mission to provide a welcoming environment where Black employees and their supporters can learn, grow and communicate effectively about their professional experiences.
