Navigators USA

Not to be confused with The Navigators (organization).
Navigators USA
Age range
  • Stargazers: 4-6 (All genders)
  • Junior Navigators: 7–11 (All genders)
  • Navigators: 11–18 (All genders)
LocationUnited States, United Kingdom
CountryUnited States
Founded2003
Membership167 chapters
Executive DirectorRobin Bossert
Website
navigatorsusa.org
 Scouting portal

Navigators USA is an American non-aligned Scouting organization that was founded in 2003 in New York City.[1][2]

As of 2011, Navigators USA has more than 100 chapters across the United States and further groups in Europe.[3][4] Navigators is open to all genders between ages 4 and 18. Navigators is based on ideas of consensus and allows for multi-age interactions where children can mentor each other.[5] It is open to all regardless of sexual orientation or religious belief.[2][6]

The mission of the Navigators is:[7]

  • To bring nature to boys and girls ages 7–18, whether it's in their own backyard or the Rocky Mountains.
  • To create a safe environment for children to test the skills they will need to navigate life.
  • To help children build their own community to achieve goals they set for themselves.
  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference nav-history was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ a b Johnston, John (July 20, 2012). "Navigators: Gay scouts welcome". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
  3. ^ Skinner, Donald E. (March 11, 2011). "Alternative scouting group starts to grow". uuworld.org. UUA. Retrieved January 27, 2013.
  4. ^ "All Chapters". Navigators USA. 2013. Retrieved 2013-10-13.
  5. ^ Connor, Tracy (28 July 2013). "Wiccans, earth-lovers, do-gooders: There's a 'scouting' group for your kid". NBC News. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
  6. ^ Welch, Cathy (July 26, 2012). "Kids learn about nature, character". Hampton Roads Daily Press. Retrieved January 27, 2013.
  7. ^ "The Navigators USA". The Heart and Soul Charitable Fund, Inc. 2013. Archived from the original on March 18, 2014. Retrieved January 27, 2013.