Sea Scouts

Sea Scouting promotes better citizenship and improves members’ boating skills and knowledge through instruction and practice in water safety, boating skills, outdoor, social, and service experiences, and knowledge of our maritime heritage. The program fosters self-esteem as the youth share responsibility for the upkeep of boats and equipment; and the value of teamwork, an important life lesson, receives emphasis every time the boats are underway where the actions of one impacts the safety and well-being of all. Each ship has a unique program designed and implemented by its youth members. Basically, if it is an activity about, on, in, under or through the water, Sea Scouts are involved.

Sea Scouts were organized in 1912 as a “new branch of Boy Scouts of America.” The purpose was to serve older boys who were interested in the lore of the sea. Sea Scouting became co-ed in 1968, and since that time, the program has continued to grow nationally and internationally. Today’s program provides adventure on land and sea and serves youth ages 14 to 21.

Charles Holmes
National Director Venturing Division
Boy Scout of America
1325 Walnut Hill Lane, Irving, Texas 75015-2079
Tel: 972-580-2425
Website: www.seascout.org