- The Boy Scouts of America was founded in 1910, two years after the phenomenon had swept the UK.
- Since then, thousands of boys have joined their ranks, earning badges, going to Scout camp, and helping their communities.
- Here are some of the earliest photos of Boy Scouts throughout the years.
In 2019, the Boy Scouts of America officially changed their name to Scouts BSA in an effort to be more inclusive, and began accepting girls into their ranks.
To celebrate this historic change, we searched through the archives to find some of the oldest photos of the Scouts to see how much, if at all, they've changed since their inception.
Keep scrolling to check out their vintage photos.
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) were founded on February 10, 1910, by William Boyce, a publisher from Chicago.
The Boy Scouts movement actually started in England in 1908 by Robert Baden-Powell, a famed survivalist and soldier. His book "Scouting for Boys" started the movement.
Boyce was inspired to start an American version while he was abroad in London. He was lost in the fog, and a young Scout directed him towards his destination, but wouldn't accept any payment for doing a good deed. This led Boyce to organize several smaller groups into the Boy Scouts of America.
The purpose of Boy Scouts is to "train youth in responsible citizenship, character development, and self-reliance," through participation in outdoor activities and education.
Though hauling wood might not be a big focus of the Scouts today, they do still focus on camping, hiking, swimming, and wilderness survival.
One of the most fun parts of joining a Boy Scouts troop is attending camp.
The Boy Scouts of America operates 420 Scout camps across the country, along with other adventure activities.
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