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I have four children, all boys, and last year marked the beginning of our adventures with the Boy Scouts of America. My oldest son just kicked off his 2nd year in Cub Scouts, and our whole family is excited about another year of Scout activities. We enjoy attending weekly meetings as well as the special events such as the Pinewood Derby and Scout-O-Rama.
The Scouting program encourages family participation and offers many ways to be involved in the many events and activities that are part of the Scouting program. I attend weekly Scout meetings with my son and our entire family attends the monthly pack meetings. My husband is an Eagle Scout and a current Scout leader to a group of 11 year old Scouts. We love to support our local Boy Scout and Cub Scout troops because we have seen the difference it makes in boys’ lives when they are taught relevant skills and good values that help them become productive people in today’s society.
Last week, my son’s Cub Scout meeting focused on physical fitness skills. The scouts went from station to station demonstrating different abilities such as throwing baseballs, passing basketballs, jogging for five minutes, doing somersaults and more. Each station completed a requirement towards earning a badge. All the boys and their parents had a fun time with this activity. I love how the Scout program encourages the boys to be healthy and physically fit.
My child looks forward to Scout meetings and enjoys the friendships he has made there in his group den. Our family looks forward to participating in Scouts for many years to come.
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karen M says
I meant to say he is my grandson that I am raising!.. Keeps this Gumma young 🙂
karen M says
Keep them interested, our guy completed his Eagle at 16, now earning his 4th palm. This past week he submitted his application for the William T. Hornaday award for a Conservation Service Community Project.. Scouting is just about his only social outlet. He is our Aspie and we are very proud of how much he as accomplished. Having the Eagle Rank will be a plus for college applications! Scouting made a difference for him to help with his social skills. He is currently our Senior Patrol leader for his troop. I go on all the campouts and have a blast with all the other moms.
Good Luck to your boys.. hope I see a post in a few years about the Eagle Projects.
Nicole says
Congratulations to your son on his Eagle. It is such a wonderful thing, I know you know it too! I’m really loving the Scout program the more we get into it. I am also enjoying meeting the other moms and getting to be friends with them. The other night when my son just wanted his dad to go with him to Cubs so they could have special one on one time, I was so disappointed because I missed seeing MY friends. LOL
I’ll definitely keep posting about Scouts. It is so nice to hear your feedback and comments from moms with boys in Scouts. I am so glad you took the time to comment and hope other readers will see just how great the Boy Scout program can be. Good luck to your son – that is great he can put his Eagle Rank on college apps and any future job apps. It will definitely set him apart from most other applicants and is something people admire.
Beth Hill says
I have 2 boys, 15 and 12, both have been in Boy Scouts since 1st grade. My husband was their den leader for 5 years and is still a registered leader in our troop and goes on all the monthly campouts with them. My 15 year old has just started the prep for his Eagle Scout project and I could not be more proud, however, it has been a struggle to keep him in scouting because once in high school, it is “nerdy” in his words. Neither of my boys participate in school sports so I told them that having “Eagle Scout” on a college app and/or job resume will really make a statement about their commitment and values. We are almost there and I truly value everything that Boy Scouts of America stands for!
Nicole says
That is so awesome that your 15 year old is starting his Eagle Scout projects! I know you are proud. If I can get my boys to that point, I will definitely be a proud mama! It is so worth it to get the Eagle Scout – having that on my husband’s resume has actually made differences in his life more than once. I think it even surprises him how valuable that being able to say he is an Eagle Scout has been. Good luck to your sons!