Vision Statement:

Our vision is to instill a sense of duty and honor to God and country.

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Boy Scout Ministry is to prepare our young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law as noted below.

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
• Reverent

Scriptural Foundation:

“Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40: 30-31 (NIV)

Meeting and Activities Schedule:

Boy Scout Troop 357 and Cub Scout Pack 357’s meetings are generally the first and second Saturday of each month from 9:00am to 11:30am. Additional camping trips and outings will be scheduled during the scouting year.

Unit Structure:

Units are led entirely by volunteers appointed by the Boy Scout Ministry Coordinator, who is the Charter Organization Representative (COR) and are supported by National Capital Area Counsel, Prince George’s County District, using both paid Professional Scouters and volunteers. The Sanctuary at Kingdom Square and the Boy Scout Ministry, with the help of the National Capital Area Counsel, Prince George’s County District, organized Cub Scout Pack 357, Boy Scout Troop 375, and Venture Team 357 for boys, young men and women. It manages these units and controls the program of activities to support the goals and objectives of the Sanctuary at Kingdom Square.