Generations Connection

For many, Scouting is a tradition that is handed down generation to generation. Scouting provides the opportunity to strengthen ties between family members, create great family memories, and develop a shared family foundation of worthwhile virtues and values. The Generations Connection encourages Scouts to explore the positive impact of Scouting on families through a program centered around the enduring symbol of the tree.

Program Elements
Generations Connection Family Tree
Scouts are encouraged to investigate the tradition of Scouting within their families through the Generations Connection Scouting Family Tree. The process of completing the Tree gives pause for important conversations about the shared experience of Scouting with relatives. And, first-generation Scouts – the Tree is for you too! Feel free to include important role models with Scouting experience, such as teachers, neighbors, or Scoutmasters. Be sure to save your family tree in a special place so that you can continue to add future generations.

Get the Generations Connection Family Tree

BSA 100th Anniversary Trees: A Partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation

As a partner in the Generations Connection program, the Arbor Day Foundation is creating special 100th Anniversary trees for the Boy Scouts of America. The trees became publicly available on National Arbor Day, April 24, 2009. Stay tuned for more details about ordering your very own BSA 100th Anniversary tree, the exciting events to take place on Arbor Day!

Generational Scouting Families
Are you a Generational Scouting Family? We'll want to hear from you! The 100th Anniversary Program will soon be gathering information about Scouting families to showcase during the celebration. Look in the coming month to fill out our brief Generational Scouting Family survey. Your support would be appreciated!