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
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Scouts are required to demonstrate skills needed to earn merit badges to a designated counselor. The purpose is to test the Scouts' aptitude on given subjects and help them choose careers for later in life.

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