CUB SCOUTS OF STAMFORD CONNECTICUT

Facts about Scouting

DID YOU KNOW!

FOR EVERY 100 BOYS:

Who join Scouting, records show that:

RARELY will one be brought before a juvenile court system.
2 will become Eagle Scouts
17 will become future Scout volunteers
12 will have their first contact with a church
1 will enter the clergy
5 will earn their church award
18 will develop a hobby that will last through their adult life
3 will enter a vocation that was learned through the merit badge system.
1 will use his Scouting skills to save the life of another person.
1 will use his Scouting skills to save his own life.

SCOUTS ALSO ACCOUNT FOR:

64% OF AIR FORCE ACADEMY GRADUATES
70% OF ANNAPOLIS GRADUATES
72% OF RHODES SCHOLARS
85% OF F.B.I. AGENTS
26 OF THE FIRST 29 ASTRONAUTS
Uncounted Religious and Community Leaders

We believe that after reviewing the above information,
you will agree with us that Scouting will help your
son grow and thrive in today's society.

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