General Information
Scouting Leads to Positive Outcomes
Research conducted by Harris & Associates shows that youth participation in Scouting leads to:
Success in School 
Increased levels of academic success
Increased participation in sports and other extracurricular activities
Higher high school graduation rates
Higher college graduation rates
Personal Success as a Youth
Rating personal physical fitness as excellent
Higher self confidence
Being better prepared to handle emergencies
Being a leader among their peers
Reduced under-age experimentation with alcohol
Believing that they should help others in need
Responsible Adults
Increased civic responsibility as adults by voting in every election
Increased regular attendance of religious services as adults
Higher value being placed on family relationships and good citizenship