Mission
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
Vision
The Boy Scouts of America will prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law.
Scout Oath
On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake, and morally straight.
Scout Law
A Scout is:
- Trustworthy
- Loyal
- Helpful
- Friendly
- Courteous
- Kind
- Obedient
- Cheerful
- Thrifty
- Brave
- Clean
- Reverent
The W. D. Boyce Council, Boy Scouts of America covers a majority of central Illinois, from Lincoln to Ottawa, and Peoria to Bloomington. More than 5,000 kids are served across the region.
The Council includes 14 counties and is divided up into four areas: Bloomington/Normal, Peoria, LaSalle/Peru and East Peoria/Morton/Washington. Services Provided: Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Exploring/Work Force Development, ScoutReach, camping and activities for Scouts and their parents.
How to Help
The W. D. Boyce Council, Boy Scouts of America raises nearly $2 million to support every one of the 5,000 kids served. To donate or participate in a fundraising event, please contact us at (309) 673-6136.
W. D. Boyce Council, Boy Scouts of America
614 NE Madison Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 673-6136
wdboyce.org
[email protected]
Facebook: @W. D. Boyce Council, BSA
Twitter: @WDBoyceCouncil
Instagram: @w_d_boyce
Lee Shaw Jr., Scout Executive/CEO
Abbey Strubhar, Controller
Danielle Easton, Director of Annual Giving
Bryan Schroeder, Director of Field Service
