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Timeless Values

Mission of the Boy Scouts of America

It is the mission of the Boy Scouts of America to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the timeless values of the Scout Oath and Law.
The Boy Scouts of America is the nation's foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training. In the future Scouting will continue to:

  • Offer young people responsible fun and adventure;
  • Instill in young people lifetime values and develop in them ethical character as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law;
  • Train young people in citizenship, service, and leadership;
  • Serve America's communities and families with its quality, values-based program

Council Mission Statement

The Mission of the Blackhawk Area Council is to positively change lives of those we serve with membership opportunities in quality programs of character and leadership development.


Council Vision Statement

  • The Blackhawk Area Council creates the Best Scouting in America.
  • Trained adult and youth leaders provide quality program and membership opportunities.
  • An informed community supports the program with volunteerism, financial contributions and goodwill.
  • Scouting strengthens families and connects youth to the communities in which they live.
  • Fun and Adventure is a part of everything we do.


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