Boy Scouts Change Name To Be More Inclusive

In 2021, nearly 1,000 young women from across the country took their place in history as the first female Eagle Scouts after Boy Scouts of America began accepting girls in 2019. Credit: Boy Scouts of America

The Boy Scouts of America announced that it will rename the organization to Scouting America to be more inclusive.

The change will go into effect on February 8, 2025, the organization’s 115th anniversary.

This announcement also comes as the organization celebrates the fifth anniversary of welcoming girls into Cub Scouting and Scouts BSA programs. Scouting America currently serves more than 176,000 girls and young women across all programs, including over 6,000 who have earned the rank of Eagle Scout.

“Though our name will be new, our mission remains unchanged: we are committed to teaching young people to be Prepared. For Life,” said Roger A. Krone, president and chief executive officer of Scouting America. 

“This will be a simple but very important evolution as we seek to ensure that everyone feels welcome in Scouting.”