We ARe InclusIVE

Educating Scouts to be more empathetic, kind, respectful and inclusive is one of the best things we can do as parents and Scout Leaders. Environments that are safe, positive and inclusive are essential for young people's development. When youth feel safe, they are empowered to learn, connect with their peers and explore their interests. At Troop 62 and Crew 62, Scouts of all genders, appearance, abilities, preferences, nationalities, and backgrounds can rely on a safe, consistent and welcoming environment. 

No youth will ever be turned away due to their gender, gender preference/identification, or sexual orientation – all youth have a home here.

To achieve this, we further recognize the need to actively promote a culture and curriculum that holds at its core a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, defined as follows:

Diversity: Seeing and accepting, without bias, all human characteristics, experiences and identities that make us unique as individuals and members of cultures and communities.

Equity: Discovering, creating and providing what is required, requested and measured by each human to feel equal.

Inclusion: Ensuring everyone is invited to contribute, be seen, be heard, feel valued and be counted in a way that is safe and makes sense for them.

Troop and Crew 62 will work confidentially and on a case-by-case basis with youth who wish to join but feel they have non-binary or non-normative circumstances.