Boston Minuteman Council, Boy Scouts of America

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Basic Information

Address: 411 Unquity Road Milton, MA 02186
Phone Number: 617-615-0004
Fax Number: 617-615-0005

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Additional Information

Focus: Youth service & education
Director: Matthew Thornton
Schools Served: Boston (all neighborhoods), Quincy, Dover, Westwood, Dedham, Needham, Brookline, Milton, Waltham, Watertown, Medford, Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Charlestown, Revere, Somerville, Everett, Malden, Chelsea, Stoneham, Winchester, Lexington, Concord, Hanscom AFB, Carlise, Bedford, Burlington, Melrose, Wakefield, and Woburn
School District: Public and private in all communities we serve
County: Middlesex, Norfolk and Suffolk
Schedule: Weekly
Ages: 6-10 Cub Scouts; 11-17 Boy Scouts; 14-20 Venturing
Capacity: Unlimited
Membership/Pricing: Varies by unit; $25-$100/annual
Setting:

Weekly, age appropriate programs usually occurring in after school or evening settings. Programs for boys and girls. Emphasis on character education, physical fitness, duty to God and country, ethical decision making and fun in the outdoors (camping, hiking etc.) Adults serve as mentors and leaders and gradually allow older youth to run program for leadership skill development.

History:

The Boy Scouts of America will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2010. It is the premier youth serving agency in the country with over 3 million members

Program Highlights:

Pinewood Derby for Cub Scouts; Summer day and overnight camp; Pumpkin Festival in October; Merit Badge university at Harvard University; Uniform advancement for all ages

Support Services:

Training for adults, financial assistance

Activities:

Camping, archery, rifle/bb gun shooting, swimming(including lessons), boating, high adventure programs for teens, arts n crafts, community service projects, field trips, weekend family activities

Field Trip Destinations: Various national and international locations as well as local destinations in MA and NH
Program Information:

Every unit in each community varies their program activities and schedule depending on the needs of the kids and families they serve. For more information on a scouting unit in your community, please give our office a call or visit our website.

Slogan: Be Prepared