The Boy Scouts of America Turns 100

A century after its inception, the Boy Scouts of America, one of the largest youth organizations, maintains its relevance despite the challenge of membership decline
William Gottlieb / CORBIS

Character Development
Boy Scouts are taught and encouraged to develop their skills in many different areas. Above, two Scouts are learning about different knots.

Get the Latest Photos from Time.com
Get TIME photos and pictures of the week delivered directly to your inbox.