INDY VARSITY

"In 1984, National created a new program for older boys called Varsity Scouts.  Varsity Scouts would be for boys 14-17 who would be organized into Varsity Scout Teams.  Many in scouting have be confused by this program with its use of sports terminology, leading many to think it nothing more then sports oriented form of scouting.  This lack of clear purpose in the minds of many scouters has limited this program.  It is also unclear whether the program is intended as a progression level for boys, with them being in Boy Scout Troops from 11 through 13, then joining a Varsity Scout Team at 14 and later joining an Explorer Post (now Venturing Crew).  Or is the program meant to attract boys who for whatever reason had never been Boy Scouts? Or is it both?" (used with permission from webmaster for senior scouting)

                                                              The Methods of Varsity Scouting

  1. The Ideals (Scout Oath and Law)

  2. The Team Method

  3. The Outdoors

  4.  Advancement

  5. Association with Adults

  6. Personal Growth

  7. Leadership Development

  8. The Uniform

This is an unofficial scouting website. It was created as part of a Woodbadge ticket item to help increase awareness of Varsity Scouting and provide another resourse for anyone who visits the site. Since this site is for helping to educate and inform leaders about Varsity Scouting, I welcome any suggestions or ideas.

Premote the cause of freedom; and

Honor the dignity and worth of all persons;

Live by the Scout Oath, Law, motto and slogan

As a Varsity Scout I will:

VARSITY SCOUT PLEDGE