“Scouting is a Game with a Purpose.” 

Boy Scouts of America's third edition of Handbook for Scoutmasters in 1936

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.

--- The Mission Statement of the Boy Scouts of America

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.

--- The Vision Statement of the Boy Scouts of America