Boy Scouts of America - Dan Beard Council

The Dan Beard Council's goal is to train youth in responsible citizenship, character development, and self- reliance through participation in a wide range of outdoor activities, educational programs, and, at older age levels, career-oriented programs in partnership with community organizations. For younger members, the Scout method is part of the program to instill typical Scouting values such as trustworthiness, good citizenship, and outdoors skills, through a variety of activities such as camping, aquatics, and hiking.

1. Deliver quality programs.
2. Build Scouting's brand.
3. Grow broad membership.
4. Enhance leadership effectiveness.
5. Embrace technology advantage.
6. Promote Camp uniqueness.
7. Strengthen funding support.

The Scouting program is a proven program that has stood the test of time. This program has existed for over 100 years and has served thousands of youth in Ohio and Kentucky as well as nationally. Beyond our reputation as the leader in the youth development field, there are also proven statistics which demonstrate the effectiveness of the Scouting program.

A Harris Interactive study “A Study of Ethic and Character” showed Scouts are more likely to earn higher grades in school, this is especially true of boys who participate in Scouts for five or more years. Almost all men (98%) who were Scouts for five or more years graduated from high school compared to 83% of men who were never in Scouting. 40% of men who were in Scouts for five or more years are college graduates compared to 16% of men who were never in Scouts. Scouts perform more community service than boys who are not Scouts and assume more leadership roles in the community as adults.

The Dan Beard Council is a nationally recognized leader in membership growth, financial stability, number of leaders attending advanced training, percent of Scouts attending summer camp and registered leaders.