IT IS THE MISSION OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, TO PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE TO MAKE ETHICAL CHOICES OVER THEIR LIFETIMES, BY INSTILLING IN THEM THE VALUES OF THE SCOUT OATH AND LAW. CAPE COD AND ISLANDS COUNCIL FULFILLS THIS MISSION BY MAKING THE PROGRAMS OF CUB SCOUTING, SCOUTS BSA, VENTURING, SEA SCOUTING, AND LEARNING FOR LIFE/EXPLORING AVAILABLE TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN ITS TERRITORY TO USE AS THEIR PROGRAMS. THE COUNCIL PRESENTLY SERVES OVER 711 YOUNG PEOPLE IN 43 CUB SCOUT PACKS, SCOUTS BSA TROOPS, VENTURE CREWS, SEA SCOUT SHIPS,AND EXPLORER POSTS.