IV.I: Wants & Needs

The BSA's programs match what today's youth both want and need.

Other Information:

Specific Goals: 1. We have changed our programs to reflect the findings of a thorough program review and assessment that clearly identifies those elements that are appealing, exciting, and culturally relevant to today's youth and families. [December 2012] 2. We have utilized our new technological resources to provide councils and individual members with discussion forums, blogs, and enhanced communication channels focusing on innovative program approaches that have successfully met the interests, needs, and wants of contemporary youth. We have created an easy to-use resource center that supports and promotes exciting outdoor experiences. [December 2012] 3. We have convened and/or cosponsored a youth character development/youth worker conference to share best practices and emerging trends in providing relevant youth-centered programming.

Stakeholder(s):

• Youth

Indicator(s):

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