 The BSA 's goal is to train youth in responsible citizenship , character development , and self @-@ reliance through participation in a wide range of outdoor activities , educational programs , and , at older age levels , career @-@ oriented programs in partnership with community organizations . For younger members , the Scout method is part of the program to inculcate typical Scouting values such as trustworthiness , good citizenship , and outdoors skills , through a variety of activities such as camping , aquatics , and hiking . The BSA has several locations in Florida , Minnesota , New Mexico , and West Virginia in the United States and Manitoba and Ontario in Canada that allow Scouts to participate in the various aforementioned outdoor activities which are collectively called high @-@ adventure bases . 
