- Boy Scouts of America announced in May re-branding to ‘Scouting America’ reflecting the organization’s ongoing commitment to being more inclusive.
- Troop 201 has been operating in the Quincy neighborhood since the 1920’s.
- Watch the video to see what the changes are to this program.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
Being outdoors but learning important life lessons along the way. I’m Ashley Engle your Quincy neighborhood reporter. Right now, I’m, standing in front of troop 201 in this neighborhood. I’m checking to see how scouting has benefited many boys and girls here.
Troop 201
“This give them a time to learn skills specifically”
A Troop that is teaching boys and girls in this neighborhood for life.
Jenni Briggs is a scout master for the girls at Troop 201.
“I have three scouts that are new and two older scouts that are seniors.”
Right now, both boys and girls at Troop 201 are together.
Back in May, the Boy Scouts of America announced it will rebrand itself as Scouting America to be more welcoming allowing girls to be a part of it.