A recent Tufts University study finds Boy Scouts builds positive character.

A recent Tufts University study finds Boy Scouts builds positive character.

With Scouting’s focus on providing prosocial experiences, young people are able to build a foundation of positive character attributes that allow them to embrace opportunity, overcome obstacles, and be better prepared for life. You can learn more about the study at http://www.tuftscampstudy.com

Following is a link to the full story from the Boy Scouts of America Blog about this Tufts University study that was funded by the John Templeton Foundation.

http://www.scoutingnewsroom.org/press-releases/tufts-university-study-finds-boy-scouts-builds-positive-character/

Here locally the Redwood Empire Council of the Boy Scouts of America is carrying on the tradition. Here is a breakdown of the great things that are happening in the area as it pertains to the Boy Scouts.

Today's Scouts

-Eagle Scouts: 76

-Ranks Advanced: 1,274 Cub Scout and Boy Scout Ranks

-Youth at Camp: 502 youth attended council camps

-Merit Badges Earned: 2,776

-Adult Volunteers: 1,169 adults giving 288,720 volunteer hours valued at $6,981,250 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

-Youth Served: 2,268

-Units: 39 Packs, 53 Troops, 8 Crews, 2 Teams and 16 Posts

-Administration: 2 administrative support staff and 3 executive staff

-Retained Youth: 68% of Scouts returned for another year of Scouting (based on last full year of 2014)

The Redwood Empire Council has put together this video about the positive aspects of the Boy Scouts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqpvCTozwf8

For more information about the Redwood Empire Council of the BSA, go to: www.redwoodbsa.org

About the Boy Scouts of America

The Boy Scouts of America provides the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training, which helps young people be “Prepared. For Life.®” The Scouting organization is composed of 2.4 million youth members between the ages of 7 and 21 and approximately 960,000 volunteers in local councils throughout the United States and its territories.

Posted by Mike Harris, at large committee member of the Miwok District of the Redwood Empire Council of the Boy Scouts of America.