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Scouting and Youth Services 

The National Scouting and Youth Services Committee is a standing national committee of Alpha Phi Omega. 

The primary function of the National Scouting and Youth Services Committee is to act in an advisory role to the National Service and Communication Program Director, the National President, and the National Board of Directors on relations between the Fraternity and youth service organizations.

Committee members are appointed by the National President and include the Committee Chair, a representative of the Boy Scouts of America and other members-at-large nominated by the chair.  Many of the geographic regions within the Fraternity are also represented on the committee by Regional Scouting Representatives.

As service to youth is a primary focus within the overall service program of Alpha Phi Omega, development and maintenance of strong relationships between the Fraternity and the various national youth service organizations with which we work is critical to achieving our overall mission.  Currently, the Fraternity maintains formal relationships with the Boy Scouts of America and Camp FireUSA.  Work is also underway to develop a relationship with the Girl Scouts of the USA and with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.  In addition, the committee maintains an ongoing effort to identify other youth service organizations where the Fraternity may wish to investigate formation of a partnership.

Announcements: 

Throughout the year the National Scouting and Youth Services Committee works in conjunction with other national committees of the Fraternity, and with youth service organizations, to promote various youth service related activities and programs.  Current program announcements include the following:

• Absolutely Incredible Kid Day – March 19, 2009
  
• Alpha Phi Omega Spring Youth Service Day – April 24-26, 2009
  
• Boys and Girls Clubs Day for Kids – September 20, 2008
  
• Scouting and Youth Services Awards
  
• Scouting & Youth Service Projects (database access)

Program Support:

The committee is also active throughout the year in working to provide assistance to chapters across the Fraternity in the development and expansion of their program of service within the Scouting and youth service areas.  To promote more extensive interaction between Fraternity chapters and various youth service organizations, the National Scouting and Youth Services Committee has developed a number of helpful guides and related information.

Awards and Recognitions:

The National Scouting and Youth Services Committee works throughout the year to recognize chapters and individuals who provide exemplary service within the youth service arena.  This recognition is through promotion of the National Awards related to Scouting and youth service. 

The committee also promotes the recognition of youth and adults within the various youth service organizations who achieve a high level of recognition.  This recognition, often presented by an area chapter or alumni association, is made through presentation of the Scouting Recognition Certificate.

• Scouting Certificate Requests/Templates
  
  

Absolutely Incredible Kid Day: 

Absolutely Incredible Kid Day® is a national letter writing campaign that urges adults to write letters of love and support to the children in their lives.  Sponsored by Camp Fire USA, the event was first initiated in 1997 and takes place annually on the third Thursday of March. For general information on the event, click here.

 

Over the years, Alpha Phi Omega has participated as a partner with Camp Fire USA in activities in support of Absolutely Incredible Kid Day®.

 

It is easy to get involved and to make a positive impact in the lives of youth through participation in Absolutely Incredible Kid Day®.  To check out suggestions from Camp Fire USA on how to become involved individually and how to support participation in your community, click here.

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