Scouts BSA Troop 208

Located in Lorain, Ohio., Girl Scouts North East Ohio is a nonprofit organization that offers a variety of programs for girls between the ages of 5 and 17. The organization provides financial assistance services for program participants. It also offers Girls Only, which is a Web site that enables girls to play games and quizzes, share stories and send e-cards to friends and family members. The organization provides product sale programs for Daisy Brownie, Junior, Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts. It also offers day and resident camps that include a variety of activities, such as hiking, horseback riding, archery, swimming and canoeing. The organization operates online shops that offer accessories, books and cookie jars. Girl Scouts North East Ohio is a part of Girl Scouts of the USA, which is one of the premier leadership skill development organizations for girls. Founded in 1912, it serves more than 3.7 million girls worldwide.

Incorporated in 1910 and chartered by Congress in 1916, the Boy Scouts of America is one of the leading youth service organizations in the United States. The organization provides educational programs for boys and young adults between the ages of 7 and 20 to build character, train in the responsibilities of participating citizenship and develop personal fitness. It operates six programs: Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, Boy Scouting, Varsity Scouting and Venturing. Volunteer adult leaders serve at all levels of scouting in more than 300 nationwide councils. The Boy Scouts of America publishes two magazines: Boys' Life and Scouting. The organization s national council is supported largely through annual registration fees paid by all members, charter and service fees paid by local councils, and income from the sales of Boys' Life and Scouting magazines. The local councils are supported by communities through the Friends of Scouting campaign, the United Way, special events, foundation grants, investment income and individual donations. It maintains a presence in Cleveland, Ohio.