Actually scouting in many different councils around the country has had boys and girls (both from 10 1/2-18) attend jlt back in the 70s,80s, 90s, and early 00s. Its no suprise that national will eventually make it a standard that all training programs will be co-ed. The professional staff focus on the 3 M's which will enable a much larger group for membership if or when girls are accepted into the cirriculum. Thus in return for them, their numbers are higher in participation and the council will make more money. I know we as volunteers run our program and should decide on things like this,