A Lifetime of Values

A recent study conduted by Louis Harris & Associates concluded that Scouting has a positive impact on values and achievements.

84% of men who were Scouts believe the values learned in Scouting continue to be very important to them
45% of men who were Scouts for five or more years are college graduates, compared to only 16% of men who were never Scouts.
75% of inductees into Who's Who in America were once Scouts.

Scouts that were polled indicated that Scouting has taught them to:

89% Take better care of the environment

87% Have confidence in themselves

88% Get along with others

87% Set goals for themselves

86% Care for other people

86% Treat others with respect

87% Always give their best effort

Last Updated Saturday, 05-Dec-2009 13:20:31 MST