They devote themselves entirely to the good of the community.  They value good citizenship and trustworthiness in themselves and in others.  Through a wide range of outdoor activities, educational programs, and service hours the Girl and Boy Scouts have committed themselves to a single purpose: becoming successful citizens.   

“One of the reasons I joined Boy Scouts was because I am crazy about nature,” said senior Trager Metge.  “Living in the woods for periods at a time has taught me to be more tolerant.”

Both organizations set out to train the youth in character development and self-reliance.  For the girl scouts of America, the organization instills more strongly values of sisterhood, compassion, and courage. 

“I feel like girl Scouts has more of an emphasis on creating good relationships in sisterhood as well as learning how to be respectable future women,” said senior Emmy Lowman.

The emphasis placed on boy scouts revolves around outdoor activities, such as camping and biking. They also learn to be readily equipped with a set of outdoor skills. 

“Through Boy Scouts, you learn life skills, outdoorsmanship, and how to be considerate of others,” said senior Joey Mackoul. 

For Boy Scouts, the students’ sacrifice and willingness can pay off tremendously through the coveted rank as an Eagle Scout. 

“I was able to achieve the ranking of Eagle Scout, which is definitely the most sought after,” said senior TJ Harbaugh.  “You are able to delegate responsibility over the younger scouts.”

Both the Boy and Girl Scouts alike are able to contribute to saving the world.  Whether they are involved in the construction of buildings, or serving the less fortunate, it all adds up.

“One of my favorite experiences was building a farm for animals.  I love being able to save the world little bits at a time,” said Harbaugh. 

While the outdoor and nature aspect can be overwhelming, students also remain as a Boy or Girl Scout for one distinct reason: to create long lasting friendships.

“I have met my best friends through boy scouts since you spend so much time with them,” said Metge.  “I spent two weeks backpacking 100 miles with these guys.”

Langley itself hopes to be a breeding ground where the boy and girl scouts of America can continue to serve the community through a variety of services.