Service
In 2009, service projects were conducted by more than 2.8 million youth members and more than 1.1 million volunteers.

• 36,653,936 service hours were reported in 2009.
• $764,234,566 of service was provided by Scouts and leaders to communities across America. (Based on $20.85 Independent Sector value of volunteer time for 2009)
• Service projects most commonly reported for Good Turn for America in 2009 include:
  • Food collection and distribution
  • Litter cleanup/community beautification
  • Conservation projects
  • Serving food at shelters
  • Military support/appreciation

Volunteers
1,137,971 volunteers provided leadership for Scouting programs in 2009.

• On average, Scout volunteers give 20 hours per month in service to Scouting. This equals approximately 273,113,040 hours of volunteer time given to support Scouting in 2009. (Source: Volunteer Outcomes Study, Research & Evaluation)
• $5,694,406,884 of volunteer time was given in 2009 to support Scouting across America. (Based on $20.85 Independent Sector value of volunteer time for 2009)

Alumni

• 181 NASA astronauts were involved in Scouting (57.4% of astronauts).
  • 39 are Eagle Scouts.
• 35.5 percent of the United States Military Academy (West Point) cadets were involved in Scouting as youth.
  • 15.6 percent of cadets are Eagle Scouts.
• 30.5 percent of United States Air Force Academy cadets were involved in Scouting as youth.
  • 13.5 percent of cadets are Eagle Scouts.
• 25 percent of United States Naval Academy (Annapolis) midshipmen were involved in Scouting as youth.
  • 14 percent of midshipmen are Eagle Scouts.
• 212 members of the 111th Congress participated in Scouting as a youth and/or adult leader.
  • 22 are Eagle Scouts.

Scout Activities and Outdoor Adventures

In 2009, nearly 1.1 million youth attended a council camp or national high-adventure camp.