 The BSA 's stated purpose at its incorporation in 1910 was " to teach [ boys ] patriotism , courage , self @-@ reliance , and kindred values . " : 7 Later , in 1937 , Deputy Chief Scout Executive George J. Fisher expressed the BSA 's mission ; " Each generation as it comes to maturity has no more important duty than that of teaching high ideals and proper behavior to the generation which follows . " The current mission statement of the BSA is " to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law . " The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter @-@ day Saints was the first partner to sponsor Scouting in the United States , adopting the program in 1913 as part of its Mutual Improvement Association program for young men . 
