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Provides information about Girl Scouts troops and activities in Western Pennsylvania.

Provides programming enhancing the development of youth through teaching ethical values, and decision-making skills, seeking to combat hunger, drug abuse, child abuse, unemployment, and illiteracy.

The Boy Scout program is for boys ages 11-17. Members join a Boy Scout Troop and are assigned to a patrol, usually a neighborhood group of six to eight boys, similar to a Cub Scout Den. Troops and their patrols meet weekly, practicing skills, playing games, and learning to plan and manage for themselves as the boys help organize outings, such as hikes, campouts, and outdoor trips, and other activities. The role of the Scoutmaster and his staff of adult leaders is to coach the boys in developing leadership skills, thinking through problems and tasks, and learning how to work and play together as a team. The Troop Committee includes parents of boys in the Troop and members of the chartered organization.

The Boy Scout program is for boys ages 11-17. Members join a Boy Scout Troop and are assigned to a patrol, usually a neighborhood group of six to eight boys, similar to a Cub Scout Den. Troops and their patrols meet weekly, practicing skills, playing games, and learning to plan and manage for themselves as the boys help organize outings, such as hikes, campouts, and outdoor trips, and other activities. The role of the Scoutmaster and his staff of adult leaders is to coach the boys in developing leadership skills, thinking through problems and tasks, and learning how to work and play together as a team. The Troop Committee includes parents of boys in the Troop and members of the chartered organization.

Girl Scouts of the USA stress the development of important qualities including leadership, strong values and social conscience. Riverbend's Girl Scout programs combine an array of fun hands-on activities to help them add environmental awareness to the list.

Cub Scouts not only learn about the wonders of nature, but also about themselves. Team-building exercises, games, hands-on field studies and nature crafts are a few of the fun ways we help Scouts reach their badge work goals.

Exploring is a worksite-based program that gives youth an opportunity to visit community organizations and explore the dynamics of various careers. Exploring's purpose is to provide experiences that help young people mature and to help them to become responsible and caring adults. Learning for Life offers classroom-based programs that provide an action-learning process with grade-specific lesson plans for grades K through 12, plus a complete supplement for special-needs students.

Provides group programs to share scouting values and ethical choices with all youth.

Cub Scouting has program components for boys in the first through fifth grades (or ages 7, 8, 9, or 10). Members join a Cub Scout pack and are assigned to a den, usually a neighborhood group of six to eight boys. First-grade boys (Tiger Cubs) meet twice a month, while Wolf Cub Scouts (second graders), Bear Cub Scouts (third graders), and Webelos (fourth and fifth graders) meet weekly. Once a month, all of the dens and family members gather for a pack meeting under the direction of a Cubmaster and pack committee. The committee includes parents of boys in the pack and members of the chartered organization.

Offers scouting opportunities for boys, young men and women on five different levels:

• Tiger Cubs: A one-year, family-centered program for first grade boys and one or more adult family members. True to its motto: "Search, discover, share," this program stresses fun activities and strengthening family bonds while helping children build confidence and self-esteem.
• Cub Scouts: A family-centered program for boys in second through fifth grade. This program capitalizes on a boy's natural interests which fosters self-esteem and teaches cooperation and the meaning of healthy competition through sports, games, crafts, skill building, recognition, camping and fun.
• Scouts BSA: A troop and patrol-centered program for boys and girls in sixth grade through senior high school. This program builds self-esteem, resourcefulness, and leadership skills through a blend of outdoor experiences, educational and instructional skills, recognition, value building and fun.
• Varsity Scouts: For boys 14-17 years of age.

Provides activities for boys and girls including camping, hiking, sports and outdoor activities. Exploring centers around career exploration and venturing is high adventure and hobby interests.

Offers a variety of ways girls can be Girl Scouts. Through troops, outreach programs, special events, workshops, camp and online opportunities, girls learn valuable skills to help make sound decisions, build self-esteem, improve communication skills and learn the impact they have on the world and those around them.

Provides programs that enhance the development of youth through teaching ethical values, decision-making skills, teamwork, exploring the outdoors, adventures, and cooperation.

Offers a variety of national youth programs which help to build character development and promotes values-based leadership training. Also offers summer camps.

Exploring is a worksite-based program that gives youth an opportunity to visit community organizations and explore the dynamics of various careers. Exploring's purpose is to provide experiences that help young people mature and to help them to become responsible and caring adults. Learning for Life offers classroom-based programs that provide an action-learning process with grade-specific lesson plans for grades K through 12, plus a complete supplement for special-needs students.

Offers a variety of ways girls can be Girl Scouts. Through troops, outreach programs, special events, workshops, camp and online opportunities, girls learn valuable skills to help make sound decisions, build self-esteem, improve communication skills and learn the impact they have on the world and those around them.

Offers a scouting program that teaches boys and girls soft skills, financial literacy, self-reliance, team work, leadership, creative problem solving, goal setting, first aid, emergency preparedness, and more.

Provides informal educational activities in troop/group setting to promote character development, citizenship training and self-esteem; informal education and career exploration; recreational, day, and overnight resident camping.

Venturing is a youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) through 20 years of age. Venturing's purpose is to provide positive experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults.

Offers a Boy Scout Resident camping program during the summer months.

Offers a variety of ways girls can be Girl Scouts. Through troops, outreach programs, special events, workshops, camp and online opportunities, girls learn valuable skills to help make sound decisions, build self-esteem, improve communication skills and learn the impact they have on the world and those around them.

Offers an outdoor program designed to develop character, citizenship, and fitness for boys from age 11 to age 17.

A national youth program of character development and values-based leadership training. The program objectives are developing character, citizenship, and personal fitness.

Cub Scouting has program components for boys in the first through fifth grades (or ages 7, 8, 9, or 10). Members join a Cub Scout pack and are assigned to a den, usually a neighborhood group of six to eight boys. First-grade boys (Tiger Cubs) meet twice a month, while Wolf Cub Scouts (second graders), Bear Cub Scouts (third graders), and Webelos (fourth and fifth graders) meet weekly. Once a month, all of the dens and family members gather for a pack meeting under the direction of a Cubmaster and pack committee. The committee includes parents of boys in the pack and members of the chartered organization.

Offers a variety of ways girls can be Girl Scouts. Through troops, outreach programs, special events, workshops, camp and online opportunities, girls learn valuable skills to help make sound decisions, build self-esteem, improve communication skills and learn the impact they have on the world and those around them.