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The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation’s largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations, providing programs for young people that build character. The Heart of America Council serves almost 18,000 youth across 19 counties in eastern Kansas and western Missouri. PROGRAMS OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICACub Scouting is a family and home-centered program for boys and girls who are in kindergarten through fifth grade.Scouts BSA is for boys and girls ages 11-18 and is designed to achieve BSA objectives through a vigorous outdoor program and peer group leadership with adult counsel. The Motto, 'Be Prepared' is recognized worldwide.Venturing is a coed program for high school students that focuses on outdoor and hobby activities as well as peer leadership.Exploring is for young men and women, ages 14-20, that provides real opportunities to explore career choices and other vocational opportunities. This is accomplished in association with business and community partners as well as local school systems.