About Us
Scouts Today. Leaders Tomorrow.
Scouting America Long Island prepares youth for life through outstanding programs that inspire, build character and instill the values that young people need to succeed today. Scouting America Long Island is the local chapter of Scouting America serving Nassau and Suffolk counties. Led by a team of dedicated professionals and an Executive Board of community and business leaders, we serve more than 10,000 Scouts and are supported by thousands of volunteer leaders.
Discovery is at the heart of Scouting. Whether it’s a campout, derby car race, or hike on the trail, we believe every adventure helps us uncover a little more about ourselves. We build the foundations for humility and compassion—strengthening character through actions—to prepare youth for a lifetime of leadership.
Scouting America Long Island was formed in 2026 with the merging of two historic local Councils; the Suffolk County Council (Suffolk County), chartered in 1919, and the Theodore Roosevelt Council (Nassau County), one of the earliest chartered in 1917, named for the first Council Commissioner and 26th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, and home to the nation’s first Eagle Scout, Arthur R. Eldred.
Our Programs
Vision
Scouting America will prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law.
Scout Oath
On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
Scout Law
A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.
Prepared for Life
Our Mission
The mission of Scouting America 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.
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