Good for a Lifetime

Paul Douglas

"I credit Scouting for sparking my interest in weather. My Weather Merit Badge was the beginning of a lifelong passion for meteorology." – Paul Douglas, Eagle Scout

Scouting is good for a lifetime—teaching lifelong values like integrity. Inspiring learning. Igniting new interests. And the friendships, leadership skills and practical knowledge last long after your Scouting days are over.

Scouting's impact by the numbers:

  • 83% agree that their Scouting values continue to be very important to them today
  • 71% attribute some of their self confidence in their work to having been a Scout
  • 70% say there have been in real-life situations were Scout knowledge has helped them to be a better leader
  • 50% say Scouting has had a positive effect on their professional careers
  • Scouts are more likely to achieve higher levels of education (35% college versus 19%), have higher earnings ($80,000 versus $61,000), and own their own homes (74% versus 65%).