The Purpose of the BSA

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA), was incorporated on February 8, 1910, and chartered by congress in 1916. Its purpose is to provide for boys and young adults an effective educational program designed to build desirable qualities of character, to train in the responsibilities of participating citizenship and to develop in them personal fitness. Community groups such as religious, educational, civic, fraternal, business, labor, governmental bodies, corporations, professional associations, and groups of citizens who have compatible goals and utilize the program provided accomplish the purpose by the Boy Scouts of America on the local level

BSA Mission

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

Clinton Valley Council Vision

Our vision for Clinton Valley Council is to accomplish the mission of the Boy Scouts of America by providing exemplary, challenging, innovative programs and activities to the greatest possible number of youth. Achieving this vision requires that we be recognized by our public as the premier youth organization in the communities we serve and by other Councils and the National Council as second to none in our endeavors.