Scouts

AGBU Scouts not only learn how to camp and hike, they make it their goal to engage in service and empower their communities. By adopting diverse projects throughout the year— from organizing blood drives to assembling care packages, volunteering at soup kitchens and leading relief efforts— youth are encouraged to think globally and act locally. Not only do our Scouts proudly serve the Armenian communities they are from, they also commit their time and effort to support initiatives in their local areas. Our Scouts programs redefine active citizenship, all while teaching youth exciting new skills.

We actively cultivate the leaders of tomorrow. Our approach centers youth empowerment and accountability, embracing each Scout for their individuality while creating opportunities for teamwork. By encouraging our youth to think critically about how their individual goals intersect with the collective’s, we develop both self-confidence and empathy. Becoming an AGBU Scout means learning what kind of leader to be when. These binding principles have inspired us since the beginning, when our first troupes were formed in Egypt, Lebanon and Syria in the 1930s.

Our AGBU Scouts programs give Armenian youth the opportunity to actively learn about identity, heritage and culture. We create space for each Scout to feel a sense of belonging, encouraging them to engage in a myriad of cultural activities, educational talks, and service initiatives in solidarity with their peers. In this way, their identity as young Armenians is inclusive, dynamic, and ever-evolving. On their journeys of self discovery, our Scouts make lifelong friendships.