Boy Scouts of America
Description of agency/service
Boy Scouts of America Provides youth development programs for boys, young men and young women. Teaches life-skills and promotes personal growth and self-reliance. Involves youth in citizenship participation and provides opportunities for weekend camping, day camps and summer camps.
Who we serve (Population)
Youth and families
Who is eligible
Male youth, ages of 6 and 18 (traditional/vision scouting)
Male and female youth ages 14-20 (Exploring, Venturing)
Male and female youth ages 6-18 (Learning for Life)
Where services are offered (area)
A 22 county area of Central, MS, Southwest Mississippi and West Central Mississippi which include Warren, Claiborne, Sharkey, Issaquena, and Yazoo County.
How to apply for services (intake procedure)
Youth are annually recruited from each area of public and private schools. Family members may contact Scout Center @ telephone or address below for more information.
Fee
$10.00 per year (Traditional/Vision) $5.00 per year (Learning for Life) program
For more information contact
Arnold Landry
855 Riverside Drive
Jackson, MS 39202
Phone: (601) 948-6111
Fax: (601) 948-6117
email: alandry@bsamail.org
Web Site: www.bsa-jackson.org
Hours of operation
Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm