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Character Development
- Positively influence character development
Spiritual Growth
- Encourage spiritual growth
Good Citizenship
- Help boys develop habits and attitudes of good citizenship
Sportsmanship and Fitness
- Encourage good sportsmanship and pride in growing strong in mind and body
Family Understanding
- Improve understanding within the family
Respectful Relationships
- Strengthen boys' ability to get along with other boys and respect other people
Personal Achievement
- Foster a sense of personal achievement by helping boys develop new interests and skills
Friendly Service
- Show how to be helpful and do one's best
Fun and Adventure
- Provide fun and exciting new things to do
Preparation for Boy Scouts
- Prepare boys to become Boy Scouts