Scouting America, Gateway Area Council

The Purpose of Scouting America, Gateway Area Council provides youth and young adults an fun engaging outdoor adventure program designed to build desirable qualities of character, to train them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and to develop in them personal fitness, thus assisting in the development of American citizens who:

• Are physically, mentally and emotionally fit;
• Have a high degree of self-reliance as evidenced by such qualities as initiative, courage and resourcefulness;
• Have personal and stable values firmly based on religious concepts; Desire to learn the principles of the American social, economic and governmental systems;
• Are knowledgeable about and take pride in their American heritage.

Mission:

The Gateway Area Council is a self-sustaining organization that provides character education and outdoor programming to shape tomorrow’s leaders.

 Vision:

The Gateway Area Council reaches out  to serve youth and develop tomorrow’s leaders guided by the Scout Oath and Law.

The Gateway Area Council will provide the opportunity for all youth to:

• Have fun together creating lasting memories
• Build self-confidence
• Achieve self-excellence
• Build a strong value base

All with the support of involved parents and dedicated volunteer leadership.