my son is a cub scout and I love it. He runs around and acts like an animal with other 8 yr olds, he occassionally gets a few minutes on core values - respect, patriotism, courage, etc. We do a ton of family activities but through scouts he has slept on a battleship, slept at a museum, learned team skills, outdoor skills, etc. I think it really rounds out his boyhood experience. he learns he has to work for things to move ahead.
My new pack required all adults to take online training on scout policies relating to interaction with kids. Things we shouldt do and things we should look out for.
they're pretty strict but comforting to a parent.
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