The Boy Scouts of America, a staple of youth organizations for over a century, is renaming itself Scouting America.
The Boy Scouts of America, a staple of youth organizations for over a century, is renaming itself Scouting America.
This significant shift reflects the organization’s renewed focus on inclusivity and diversity, following a period of legal and financial challenges. Based in Irving, Texas, the 114-year-old organization has been a symbol of tradition and youth development since its inception.
“In the next 100 years we want any youth in America to feel very, very welcome to come into our programs,” said Roger Krone, who took over last fall as president and chief executive officer, in an interview with the Associated Press.
