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Contact information:
Boy Scouts of America
1218 West Adams
Chicago, IL 60607

Website: www.chicagobsa.org


Mission/Goals: The Mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

Notes: According to Garfield Murden, Boy Scouts of America has not yet conducted experimental evaluations or evaluations at the state/local level.

Source(s): www.guidestar.org

 60,000 per year 7-20 year olds Please click here for more information on this evaluation.

Type of Evaluation: Outcomes Monitoring.

Note: The research sample did not include any Chicago programs.

Objective: To examine the influence of Boy Scouts on positive youth outcomes.

Impact/Outcomes: The evaluation was organized according to the six critical elements of healthy youth development mentioned above. Strong outcomes were found in all six elements: strong personal values & character, positive sense of self-worth & usefulness, caring and nurturing relationships with parents and peers, desire to learn, productive use of time, and social adeptness.

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