About Boston Minuteman Council
Boy Scouts 1920
Boston Minuteman Council, Boy Scouts of America, has a proud tradition of serving the youth of the Boston area for nearly 100 years. From our youngest Cub Scouts through Venturers, boys (and girls!) find friendship, adventure, fun, and challenges. But what makes the Boy Scout program unique is the emphasis on leadership, respect, ethics, and self-confidence.
Cub Scouts learn to work cooperatively, and begin on the path to learning skills which will prepare them for Boy Scouts. Boy Scouts work in small groups, and learn the organizational and leadership skills to plan trips and contribute to the community. Scouts also have the opportunity to earn merit badges which can not only lead to the Eagle Scout rank, but can also have a positive long-term effects. Throughtout all Scout programs, youth learn skills which are valuable to themselves, their families, and their community.
Scouts and Leaders circa 1960
While Boy Scouts of America is well-known for its Cub Scout and Boy Scout programs, there are other ways to get involved.
Venturing, which is open to young men and women ages 14-20, is oriented toward high-adventure activities. Venturers learn leadership skills while also testing themselves both mentally and physically.
Boston Minuteman Council is also involved in our community. We support Learning for Life, a school-based program which dovetails with the mission of Boy Scouts to provide leadership training, and teaches self-respect, ethical behavior, and self-confidence. Boy Scouts annually donate hundreds of hours to our local communities through Eagle Scout projects, food drives for local food banks, troop community service projects and more.
Venturers at breakfast for King of Sweden, May 2009
You can read about how our Scouts are making a difference on this web page. There are so many outstanding youth and volunteers in our community, we are proud to have this opportunity to highlight what they are doing.
The Boston Minuteman Council of the Boy Scouts of America serves over 14,000 youth in the Boston area. From Cub Scouts (age 7) to Venturing (age 20), Scouts learn leadership, friendship, and cooperation. Annually, Scouts donate tens of thousands of hours to community service projects. Boy Scouts of America was founded in Washington DC in 1910.
Boston Minuteman Council is divided into three districts:
Flintlock District
Serves the communities of Bedford, Burlington, Carlisle, Concord, Hanscom AFB, Lexington, Lincoln, North Reading, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield, Winchester, and Woburn
Sons of Liberty District
Serves the communities of Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Charlestown, Chelsea, East Boston, Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Revere, Somerville, Waltham, and Watertown
Great Blue Hill District
Serves the communities of Allston, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Brighton, Brookline, Dedham, Dorchester, Dover, Hyde Park, Islington, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan, Milton, Needham, Quincy, Roslindale, Roxbury, South Boston, West Roxbury, Westwood
Questions? Please contact us at 617-615-0004
Council Web Pages:
www.BSABoston.org
This site serves as the main web site for Boston Minuteman Council with forms, District information, and frequently asked questions.
www.WhyScouting.org
This site tells the story of how donors are making a difference in Boston-area Scouting. We also highlight the stories of exceptional Scout and adults.
www.ChooseScouting.org
Why should your child be involved in Scouting? Find out here!
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