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The first rank, SCOUT, is earned by demonstrating a basic knowledge of Scouting ideals and symbolism along with several commonly used knots. TENDERFOOT, the second rank, recognizes new skills in Scoutcraft, physical fitness, citizenship, personal growth, and Scout Spirit.

The first rank, SCOUT, is earned by demonstrating a basic knowledge of Scouting ideals and symbolism along with several commonly used knots. TENDERFOOT, the second rank, recognizes new skills in Scoutcraft, physical fitness, citizenship, personal growth, and Scout Spirit.

Our local programs are 100% supported by local donations. We receive zero city, state, or federal funding.

Our local programs are 100% supported by local donations. We receive zero city, state, or federal funding.

The Boy Scouts of America is a non-profit organization incorporated as a 501(c)(3). This means that the Boy Scouts of America does not seek profit in its operation, and receives funds from private donations, membership dues, and other forms of revenue.

The Boy Scouts of America is a non-profit organization incorporated as a 501(c)(3). This means that the Boy Scouts of America does not seek profit in its operation, and receives funds from private donations, membership dues, and other forms of revenue.

Councils, Districts, Packs, Troops and Crews: The BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA is the national umbrella organization. Under that, there are 272 LOCAL COUNCILS, including the Great Smoky Mountain Council. Within each council there are several DISTRICTS.

Councils, Districts, Packs, Troops and Crews: The BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA is the national umbrella organization. Under that, there are 272 LOCAL COUNCILS, including the Great Smoky Mountain Council. Within each council there are several DISTRICTS.

However, BSA remains the largest scouting organization and one of the largest youth organizations in the United States, with about 1.2 million youth participants and about one million adult volunteers as of 2021.

However, BSA remains the largest scouting organization and one of the largest youth organizations in the United States, with about 1.2 million youth participants and about one million adult volunteers as of 2021.

Councils. To effectively support local Scouting programs the national Boy Scouts of America provides a charter to a community board of volunteers to be responsible for providing the Scouting program to a defined geographical area. These geographical areas are called councils.

Councils. To effectively support local Scouting programs the national Boy Scouts of America provides a charter to a community board of volunteers to be responsible for providing the Scouting program to a defined geographical area. These geographical areas are called councils.

The National Boy Scouts of America Foundation is a District of Columbia nonprofit corporation, with its principal place of business in Irving, Texas. It is classified as a public charity under IRC Section 501(c)(3).

The National Boy Scouts of America Foundation is a District of Columbia nonprofit corporation, with its principal place of business in Irving, Texas. It is classified as a public charity under IRC Section 501(c)(3).

A unit is simply a generic term used in Scouting to describe an organized group of Scouts. Below is a list of the units in Scouting. For Cub Scouts, a pack is the unit. A Scouts BSA troop is the unit for the older kids. For Venturing, it's a crew.

A unit is simply a generic term used in Scouting to describe an organized group of Scouts. Below is a list of the units in Scouting. For Cub Scouts, a pack is the unit. A Scouts BSA troop is the unit for the older kids. For Venturing, it's a crew.

The BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA is the national umbrella organization. Under that, there are 272 LOCAL COUNCILS, including the Great Smoky Mountain Council. Within each council there are several DISTRICTS.

The BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA is the national umbrella organization. Under that, there are 272 LOCAL COUNCILS, including the Great Smoky Mountain Council. Within each council there are several DISTRICTS.

Boy Scouts of America is a private, non-governmental organization supported entirely by donations.

Boy Scouts of America is a private, non-governmental organization supported entirely by donations.

Fear not! There's plenty of evidence of Atheists achieving the rank of Eagle Scout and receiving all the benefits of scouting. The BSA officially allows religions including Unitarian Universalists who don't believe in specific scriptures or gods but DO believe in science and equality.

Fear not! There's plenty of evidence of Atheists achieving the rank of Eagle Scout and receiving all the benefits of scouting. The BSA officially allows religions including Unitarian Universalists who don't believe in specific scriptures or gods but DO believe in science and equality.

Largest councils RankCouncil NameHeadquarters1Greater New York Councils2National Capital Area CouncilBethesda, MD3Great Salt Lake CouncilSalt Lake City, UT4Sam Houston Area CouncilHouston, TX6 more rows

Largest councils RankCouncil NameHeadquarters1Greater New York Councils2National Capital Area CouncilBethesda, MD3Great Salt Lake CouncilSalt Lake City, UT4Sam Houston Area CouncilHouston, TX6 more rows