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Explore various youth agency programs designed to empower and develop young individuals. Options like Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts USA, and Camp Fire USA cater to different age groups and interests, focusing on values such as God, family, and citizenship. Each program nurtures skills in leadership, confidence, and character. With over 721,000 boys and girls engaged from ages 5 to 20, these programs offer a unique blend of secular and faith-based initiatives. Find the perfect fit for your youth in your community today!
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Youth Agency Programs • Boy Scouts of America • Girl Scouts USA • Camp Fire USA • 4-H • Big Brothers Big Sisters • American Heritage Girls→
Boy Scout of America • Boys (7-20) Girls (14-20) • God, family, citizenship, leadership, morals • Yes • Belief in God, P.R.A.Y Awards • Charter (unit ownership) • 721,000 total → Ages: Focus: Prayer: Religious: Sponsor: # Youth:
Girl Scout of the USA • Girls (5-17) • Courage, confidence, character • Optional • No religious req. P.R.A.Y. option • Optional • 337,000 total → Ages: Focus: Prayer: Religious: Sponsor: # Youth:
Camp Fire USA • Co-ed (1-21) • Build caring, confident leaders • Secular • No religious req., P.R.A.Y. option • optional • 20,000 total → Ages: Focus: Prayer: Religious: Sponsor: # Youth:
4-H • Co-ed (9-19) • Agriculture, environment, health, well-being, community • Secular • None • None • 35,000 total → Ages: Focus: Prayer: Religious: Sponsor: # Youth:
Big Brothers Big Sisters • Co-ed (6-18) • Confident, competent, caring individuals • Secular • Consulting, Witnessing, Amachi • optional • Targeted expansion → Ages: Focus: Prayer: Religious: Sponsor: # Youth:
American Heritage Girls • Girls (5-17) • God, family, community, country, integrity • Yes • Belief in God, P.R.A.Y Awards • Charter (unit ownership) • 20,000 total across all charters→ Ages: Focus: Prayer: Religious: Sponsor: # Youth:
Youth Agency Programs • Each has strengths • Every community is different • Expand opportunities • Find the best ones for you→
General Commission on United Methodist Men Contact: Marc Stowe www.umscouting.com mstowe@gcumm.org 615-620-7262