Research

These reports provide insight into the Scouting program and its benefits to youth, volunteers, and communities:

Values Of Scouts [PDF - 1.9 MB]

Scouting provides youth with an opportunity to try new things, provide service to others, build self-confidence, and reinforce ethical standards.

Values Of Americans [PDF - 5.9 MB]

Findings from this study indicate positive outcomes for men who were Scouts as youth and for current youth members, especially for men and boys who have been in Scouting for five or more years.

Volunteer Outcomes Study [PDF - 308 KB]

Volunteers who become involved in Scouting in order to share their skills and values with young people find learning, growth, and fulfillment in the experience.

A Year in the Life [PDF - 2.1 MB]

This independent study finds that Scouting program has positive benefits for youth, families, and communities.

Summer Camp Outcomes Study [PDF - 3.1 MB]

This study infers that positive outcomes of Scout summer camp occur because the environment and activities at camp incorporate all of the elements of healthy youth development.

Strategic Plan Research [PDF - 1.2 MB]

Two major national studies, "Reaching America's Next Multicultural Generation" and "Reaching Generation X and Millennial Parents" examine in detail how to reach these specific demographics.