Navigators USA is an American non-aligned Scouting organization that was founded in 2003 in New York City.
Navigators is based on ideas of consensus and allows for multi-age interactions where children can mentor each other.
Due to these exclusionary practices, Bossert created the alternative Scouting group that would become the Navigators USA.
[3] In 2011, incumbent Mayor of New York City Michael Bloomberg stated at a fund-raiser at Christie's that "by belonging to the Navigators, boys and girls get the guidance and adult-supervised adventure that only Scouting can offer—in an atmosphere free of any stigma about sexual orientation.
[12] As a navigator I promise to do my bestTo help create a world free of prejudice and ignorance,To treat people of every race, creed, lifestyle and ability with dignity and respect,To strengthen my body and Improve my mind to reach my full potential,To protect our planet and preserve our freedom.