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Boy Scouts is Changing its Name to Scouting America

  • Publish date: Wednesday، 08 May 2024 Last update: Tuesday، 10 December 2024
Boy Scouts is Changing its Name to Scouting America

The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name to Scouting America after 114 years to emphasize inclusion. The rebranding effort comes as the organization works to overcome recent bankruptcy and numerous sexual abuse claims.

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Rebranding for a New Era

This marks a major shift for the traditional organization, which historically excluded gay youth and girls from its programs. The Irving, Texas-based group announced the new name during its annual meeting in Florida.

Boy Scouts is Changing its Name to Scouting America

Boy Scouts is Changing its Name to Scouting America

Focus on Welcoming All Youth

Roger Krone, president and CEO since last fall, said the goal is to welcome all American youth into its programs over the next century. "In the next 100 years, we want any youth in America to feel very, very welcome to come into our programs," he said.

Launch Date

The official name change will take effect on February 8, 2025, aligning with the organization's 115th anniversary. This change marks a new chapter for the group as it aims to foster a more inclusive environment for youth across the country.

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