boy scouting

The History of Boy Scouting Boy Scouting has effected the lives of many young men between the age of twelve and eight-teen. Over one million boys have been effected in America alone since 1910 when Boy Scouting was incorporated. But the story of Boy Scouting started before 1910. The Story begins in 1844, when the YMCA was founded in London. The YMCA laid the foundation for the largest organization for boys. Within the next fifteen years three of …

…for the Boy Scouts in America. Scouts form all every state began to enroll. Boy’s Life, a monthly magazine for all boys, was purchased. The Sea Scouting organization became a part of Boy Scouts of America. The First Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouting, was awarded. Also in 1912 Baden-Powell, the original founder of Scouting, got married to Olave Soames. Later in the year, Girl Scouts, a similar organization for girls was founded.