Ventura County Council

“Scouting has taught me leadership skills, the importance of giving back to your community, and perseverance. Scouting has also given me a deep appreciation for nature and love for backpacking.”

“Scouting has provided me with valuable experiences that I will remember for the rest of my life, whether on outings or simply at meetings. Longer, more strenuous experiences such as Philmont have also helped me grow in my confidence as a person.”

“I feel that Scouting has prepared me for what comes next as it has given me a foundation on how I want to live my life. From the Scout Oath and the Scout Law I have been given a moral guideline on how to be a good, functioning member of society and they will keep influencing how I act and make decisions in life.”

“Throughout my years in Scouting, I have learned many important life skills to prepare me for what comes next. An example is the cooking merit badge, where I learned various ways to prepare meals at home and in the outdoors – and how to manage my nutrition. Another example are the moral lessons I have learned, how to treat others respectfully, and how to live with the Scout Law as guiding principles. In all, Scouting has prepared me well for many different challenges in life and I’m excited to see what I will overcome with the help of Scouting.”

“Becoming an Eagle Scout means many things. The most important of these in my eyes is one word, perseverance. I have had many challenges on my road to Eagle and through perseverance I overcame them all to achieve my goal.”

“Overall, I have learned a lot from Scouting. I gained experience with camping, hiking, swimming, running, first aid, and leadership. I have learned how to live life better, how to be more independent, how to survive in the wilderness, and how to be a better citizen. It has thus prepared me for life.”