Building values in our youth to be Good, Responsible Citizens
The purpose of the Boy Scouts of America — incorporated on February 8, 1910, and chartered by Congress in 1916 — is to provide an educational program for boys and young adults to build character, to train in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and to develop personal fitness.
The Boy Scouts of America is the nation's foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training. In the future, Scouting will continue to:
- Offer young people responsible fun and adventure
- Instill in young people lifetime values and develop ethical character as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law
- Train young people in citizenship, service and leadership
- Serve America's communities and families with its quality value-based program.
Welcome visitors to the home of the Sequoia Council and
The Famous Camp Chawanakee, our award winning Scout Camp.
This website is divided into sections that focus on specific areas of interest. They are listed as links in the heading at the top of each page. Each page then has sub-navigation listed at the left in the tinted column. Here you will be able to research the information and services available in each section, including our resident camp, camporees, merit badges, trading posts and the steps in the scouting programs for boys and the coed Venture and Explorer programs.
The Grapevine is the Council's Quarterly newsletter where you can find what has been happening in the council and it's districts.
Scouting identifies the different levels of the scouting program.
Our Camping section allows you to visit our camps, review their activities and apply to use the camp facilities.
The Services section provides materials and forms for participation in the scouting adventure.
The Training section provides guidance and instruction for scouts and scout leaders.
The Support Scouting section informs you of the many opportunities and programs through which you may offer your endorsement and support of the Boy Scouts of America and your local Sequoia Council.
The Council section invites you to visit the business area of the Council.
The Calendar shows you the overall schedule of the Council's activities.
National is a direct link connection to the National Boy Scouts of America organization web site.
Scouts and Scouters
You should check on the ANNOUNCEMENTS link each time you visit this site to view the latest information on Council Events, Activities and Announcements. You will want this information to stay posted on the newest items of interest to you and your pack/troop/post or team. (p.s. tell Mike Gerardi how helpful this feature is.)
The Boy Scouts of America are facing continuous legal challenges by various groups.
Be sure to stay informed by checking the BSA Legal website for news, information, education and answers to questions about the challenges confronting Scouting today.
From time to time, individuals, families and foundations wish to make donations or endowments to the Boy Scouts for themselves or in memorial to a family member.
- If you would like to make a contribution to the Sequoia Council please click here: GIVE 2 BSA or contact Steve Royster, Council Scout Executive.
- If you wish to donate equipment or specific items to the Scouting program, please contact Mike Gerardi, Program Director.
Utilize our Forms On Line section. Download the forms you need. Just
click here to go to the Forms-on-Line page.
The Sequoia Council Headquarters office building is located at 6005 North Tamera Avenue in Fresno on the Fig Garden loop west of Marks Ave. Our phone number is (559) 320-2100.
Thank You to all of the contributors that helped make this project come true!
The Sequoia Council is grateful for the support of the
Order of the Arrow Tah-Heetch Lodge 195, in sponsoring our Web Site.
Your comments and inquiries are always appreciated. Please email the webmaster at sequoiacouncilbsa.com
Its time to start preparing for the Klondike Derby, February 18, 2006
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