Program areas at Chief Seattle Council
Scouts bsa is a program focused on families and community for youth 11 to 18 years of age. With the scout oath and scout law as guides, and the support of parents, community and religious organizations, these youth develop an awareness and appreciation of their role in thecommunity and become good citizens. The program teaches leadership and character development through different methods, such as advancement, camping and training. This program served 3,779 youth in 2022.
Venturing is a program for young men and women 14 (or 13 with completion of the eighth grade) through 20 years of age. Venturing provides experiences to develop youth to become mature, responsible, caring adults. Each program is specific to the youth participating. There are robotic groups, high adventure groups, computer groups, and ships. The one thing that is consistent with venturing is that the youth run the program. This program served 317 youth in 2022.
Cub scouting is a program focused on families and community for youth 6 to 10 years of age. Cub Scouts learn citizenship, compassion, and courage through service projects, ceremonies, games, and other activities promoting character development and physical fitness. Thisprogram served 5,221 youth in 2022.
Exploring is a program for 14 to 21 year old boys & girls which focuses on career & hobby interests. Learning for life is a program for both boys & girls age 5 years through high school. It focuses on "at risk" elementary children & career exploration for older youth. These twoprograms served 58 youth in 2022. Children of incarcerated parents is another program Boy Scouts focuses on.