Scouting

Scouting is a unique youth program that engages youth in fun filled activities that lead on to build a sound character and strong personality. Scouting provides youth opportunities to get involved in activities that help them learn essential life skills that goes with them throughout their lives. It also provides out-of-door experiences to promote team building leadership qualities and of course sweet memories.

Scouts can earn more than 100 badges as listed by Boy Scouts of America including subjects ranging from art, painting, camping, swimming, canoeing, rafting, biking, skating, fishing, cooking, gardening, salesmanship, sports, digital technology, chemistry, dentistry, environment, fire safety, law, medicine, oceanography, plant science, robotics, public speaking, public health etc. These activities can provide potential career options for youth.

Boy Scouts of America

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is one of the largest scouting organizations and one of the largest youth organizations in the United States, with about 1.2 million youth participants.

The stated 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.” Youth are trained in responsible citizenship, character development, and self-reliance through participation in a wide range of outdoor activities, educational programs, and, at older age levels, career-oriented programs in partnership with community organizations. For younger members, the Scout method is part of the program to instill typical Scouting values such as trustworthiness, good citizenship, and outdoors skills, through a variety of activities such as camping, aquatics, and hiking. The original Scouting divisions are Cub Scouting for ages 5 to 11 years, Scouts BSA for ages 10 to 18, Venturing for ages 14 through 21, and Sea Scouts for ages 14 through 21. The BSA operates Scouting by chartering local organizations, such as churches, clubs, civic associations, or educational organization, to implement the Scouting program for youth within their communities. Units are led entirely by volunteers appointed by the chartering organization, who are supported by local councils using both paid professional Scouters and volunteers.

ICJC Boy Scouts

ICJC Boy Scouts is associated with BSA, providing guidance, character development and constructive activities to the youth under the ambit of Islam. This program provides opportunities to learn diverse skills, build personality, confidence and leadership qualities in youth and to develop positive Muslim American identity. Besides, this program brings youth to Masjid, lets them know and build friendships with other youth in community and engage in faith related activities.

For questions, please contact boyscouts@icjc.org