Long Beach Area Council, Scouting America - Long Beach, California

Kirsten L.

Scouting is an excellent way for youth to learn leadership skills, safety and survival skills and have lots of outdoor fun. Both my boys earned Eagle Scout rank and have had opportunities in College enrollment and Jobs that I believe they would not have if Eagle wasn't on their applications. Scouting is fun for the family and you can join at anytime between the ages of 5-21.

Greg

I believe the Long Brach Area Council provided my son, who is an Eagle Scout with organized programs & activities that were fun & safe, reinforced our family values, & he learned life skills that continues to help him succeed in life as an adult.

Avanti E. M.

Great org to help raise our kids amongst exceptional leaders and kids. Having fun on hikes, beach clean ups, camping, and learning how to be of service.

John W.

I'm very happy with my experience with the Scouting program put on by the Long Beach Area Council and I would recommend it to all parents. They start out as kids in Cub Scouts, learning some fun things, and then move on to the Big Leagues in the Boy Scouts. My involvement really began at that point.
When we started, my son and I were both impressed by the older scouts who ran the troop (with guidance from the adults). There was plenty of goofing around but you could tell they were responsible kids and able to corral the group when needed. After a couple of years in the troop I could see that this was not some fluke, where we happened to have a special group of older boys when we started. I could see the boys in the middle growing into the leadership positions, followed by my own son and his group. Boys who could barely speak to an adult when they started became young men who had confidence in their abilities and confidence that the adults in the troop took them seriously and were there to help. A big part of their confidence is thanks to the lessons learned from camping out, cooking for themselves, and generally being responsible for how things turned out.
This doesn't happen by magic, though. Adult guidance is a key to getting the most out of the experience. The more parental involvement there is, the more the child will get out of it. It doesn't require a lot of effort, everyone can contribute in their own way. I was surprised to find that I learned things and expanded my own capabilities in the work that I did for the troop.
My son ended up earning the Eagle rank and that's something we're all proud of. The fact that he saw I was there, putting my time in with him and the troop, only makes it better.

Fatima M.

I love the scouting program. It has allowed my kids to spend more time outdoors learning valuable life skills. They have made many new friends and has really enhanced our family time. Provides opportunities to kids that they might not encounter otherwise. Highly recommend.

Tami R. C.

We feel really lucky that our son is part of Pack 75 with the Long Beach Boy Scouts! He is surrounded by a great group of kids and a community of involved parents who care about teaching, learning and experiencing what life has to offer.

Bill M.

The Long Beach Area Council, Boy Scouts of America is an exceptional organization that has been serving the community for over 100 years! The dedication and commitment of the leaders and volunteers of the association have helped countless young men and women develop important life skills such as leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving.

Overall, I highly recommend the Long Beach Boy Scout Association to any young person looking to grow and develop into a responsible and confident adult. The skills, friendships, and experiences gained through the association will undoubtedly have a positive impact on their lives for years to come.

Carley H.

BSA is a fantastic program for all the kids in the Long Beach Area, and for anyone involved in Scouting we are beyond lucky to have such an awesome and involved Council, right here in Long Beach.