Thursday, September 24, 2015

Does your son want to be a cub scout??

So your son wants to become a cub scout, huh? Well, actually, mine didn't and I talked him into it. We have an eagle scout in the family that we are all proud of. And amazingly, it has opened doors for that boy. So I wanted my 1st grader to start scouts too. And I thought it would be a great opportunity for father and son to bond. We went to a recruiting meeting at his school a month after school started. He was nervous but after eating some smore snacks and playing with some of the other scouts, he said he wanted to join. And his Daddy was right there with him, thinking it could be fun. The other scout dad's and mom's said that don't worry about camping equipment because there will be enough that you can borrow. So, we paid our $40 pack/scout fees and $12 for the magazine. We received his Tiger Handbook,his Neckerchief, his slide and a  schedule of activities coming up What now? 


Now one thing they didn't mention was the fact that parent volunteers are needed. It is VERY important. Most adults in scouts go through training and volunteer their time to help the kids out. Some parents will only help with certain events like Pinewood Derby. Some are designated grill masters at campouts.  There is always something parents can do to help make this more fun for the kids. And I noticed that the parents that are involved have more fun too. So think about what you can do to help your pack. Do you work in a STEM field or have hobbies that might be STEM related? Volunteer to be a NOVA counciler. Are you an accountant or are great at balancing a checkbook? Be a treasurer.  Mom, Dad, grandparents or guardians are always welcome to help.

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