Diversity & Inclusion
The Scouting Movement, including the Boy Scouts of America and the Virginia Headwaters Area Council, is dedicated to increasing diversity in Scouting.
The BSA’s Diversity & Inclusion Vision
To partner with all families and communities in raising young people of high moral character, developing their leadership skills and preparing them to serve and thrive in a world of increasing complexity and challenge.
BSA Diversity & Inclusion website
A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.
This isn't just the Scout Law, these vaules provide the framework for advancing diversity and inclusiveness. By harnessing and embracing our differences, we create stronger units and a stronger society.
Help foster awareness for diversity and inclusion by having a diversty moment at your meetings.
Citizenship in Society merit badge
Introducing Citizenship in Society, the BSA's newest merit badge - Scouting Magazine
VAHC Diversity and Inclusion Patch
The “Commitment to Diversity” patch was created by the Virginia Headwaters Council’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee to strengthen inclusiveness, celebrate diversity, and create cultural awareness and
understanding.
This patch is meant for a Scout to complete with a parent or guardian, or any adult leader.
There are 4 levels of individual Scout requirements.
1. Cub Scouts
2. Scouts under age 14
3. Scouts over age 14 & Venturers
4. Scout Leaders
For the full list of requirements, please download the patch requirements.
Local resources
Other resources
The Neurodiverse Scout Group
No Scout Left Behind: A Guide to Working with Scouts with Disabilities - Facebook Group
Diversity in Scouting by the World Organization of the Scout Movement
Diversity and Inclusion by the World Organization of the Scout Movement
Them 'N Us, a toolkit on diversity in Scouting from Sweden
Inclusive Scouting Guide from Scouts for Equality
Downloadable Guide from Scouts for Equality
