About Our Council

About Our Council

Scouting America is one of the nation’s largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations. providing a program for young people that builds character, promotes good citizenship, and develops personal fitness.  

For over a century, Scouting has helped build the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. The Boy Scouts of America believes — and, through over a century of experience, knows — that helping youth is a key to building a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society.  

The Sequoia Council currently serves youth across the counties of Fresno, Madera, Kings and Tulare and provides programs for young men and women from 5 to 21 years old. 

Our Mission

It is the mission of Scouting America Sequoia Council to prepare young people to make ethical choices by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.

The Scout Oath

On my honor, I will do my best

to do my duty to God and my country

and to obey the Scout law; 

To help other people at all times; 

To keep myself physically strong,

mentally awake and morally straight.

The Scout Law

A Scout is:

Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful,

Friendly, Courteous, Kind,

Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty,

Brave, Clean and Reverent