2012 Friends of Scouting

Did you know that the cost per Scout in Arizona is $149?  To help offset the cost of scouting for our youth, the LDS church holds an annual fund raising campaign titled "Friends of Scouting".  This campaign is a significant benefit to the youth in our area involved in the scouting program.  I encourage you to make a pledge today and tell a friend how scouting has made a difference in your life.

The deadline for making your pledge is February 29th, 2012.

Boy Scout of America Programs

Cub Scouts:
Age: 8-11 year old boys (Primary).
Emphasis on social skills and family relationships.










Boy Scouts:
Age: 12-13 year old boys (Deacons).
Outdoor activities with emphasis on character, citizenship and leadership training.

Varsity Scouts:
Age: 14-15 year old boys (Teachers).
High adventure, sports, service, personal development and advancement.

Venturing:
Age: 16-18 year old boys (Priests).
High adventure activities and advanced leadership training.

BSA Funding and Investments

How the BSA is Funded:
30% - Camping Gross
24% - Friends of Scouting
10% - United Way
9% - Activities Gross
6% - Endowment
5% - Product Sales Gross
5% - Sale of Supplies
6% - Other
5% - Grants

How the BSA Invests in Our Youth:
42% - Camp Facilities
40% - Program Services
12% - Administration
6% - Fund Raising

The LDS Church Adopts Scouting

In 1913, the Church adopted Scouting as part of the activity program for Aaronic Priesthood quorums. By providing opportunities for young men to put into practice the gospel lessons they learn in the home and at Church, Scouting programs have supported the priesthood.


Under priesthood leadership, Scouting can complement the purposes of Aaronic Priesthood quorums and the Aaronic priesthood Duty to God program in building testimonies in boys and young men. Scouting can help boys and young men love and serve the Savior and honor their parents.

The LDS Church Supports Scouting

"Brethren, if ever there were a time when the principles of Scouting were vitally needed - that time is now.  If ever there were a generation who would benefit by keeping physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight - that generation is the present generation."
President Thomas S. Monson






"I love the Scouting movement.  If every boy in America knew and observed the Scout Oath, we would do away with most of the jails and prisons in this country. This program builds boys, builds their futures, leads them on the right path so they can make something of their lives. Every man or woman who helps a boy along the road of life not only does a great thing for him, but does a great thing for society as whole."
President Gordon B. Hinkley