Young Outdoorsmen Association
| Formation | August 30, 1958 |
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| Founded at | Chester, Libertas Omnium Maximus |
| Type | Youth educational organization |
| Legal status | Non-profit |
| Headquarters | Chester, Libertas Omnium Maximus |
Membership (2020) | 290,000 |
Official language | English |
Chief Executive | Ronald Dawes |
| Website | www.youngoutdoorsmen.lom |
The Young Outdoorsman Association of Libertas Omnium Maximus, often abbreviated to YOA is the largest outdoor youth education (scouting) organization in Libertas Omnium Maximus. Founded in 1958, the goal of the organization is to teach young men between the ages of 11 and 17 valuable life skills through exposure to the outdoors and community service. Over its 62 year lifespan, YOA has defined itself as one of the most rigorous scouting organizations in the world, with only 9-11% of all participants achieving the highest rank in the program, Master Outdoorsman.