Why We Do What We Do:
The Scouting program exists to shape tomorrow’s leaders—building character, teaching responsibility, and instilling values that last a lifetime.
Scouting is about shaping values, building confidence, and developing the character needed to lead with integrity. Every meeting, every campout, and every service project is an opportunity to instill responsibility, teamwork, and resilience.
We do what we do because youth are the heart of tomorrow. By empowering them today, we help create leaders who are prepared to face challenges, care for their communities, and inspire others. Scouting gives young people the tools to grow into compassionate, capable, and ethical citizens—leaders the world needs now more than ever.
Maricela Gonzalez-Orendain
Acting Scout Executive
(213) 718-5670
At the Heart of Everything We Do is Our Youth:
- Everything we do in Scouting comes down to one thing: the kids. They are the heart, the reason, and the future.
- Scouting isn’t just a program—it’s a promise. A promise to help young people grow, lead, and shine.
- At the center of every badge, every hike, every campfire, is a Scout discovering who they are and who they can become.
- The heart of Scouting is the child who dares to dream, lead, and make a difference. That’s why we’re here.
- We build leaders, dreamers, and changemakers—one Scout at a time.
Our Current Scouts in Action
