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[quote=Anonymous]After a year of Covid, you may be thinking it's time to get your child outside or replace a sport that fell by the wayside!  Consider Scouts BSA.

Here is how it works:  Kids 5th grade and below are Cub Scouts and in a Pack.  Kids 11 and above are in Scouts BSA and in a Troop.  (If your child is ending 5th grade this spring, look for Troops.  If your child is 4th grade or below this spring, look for Packs.)

To get started, find a group near you:  https://beascout.scouting.org/

What do BSA Scouts do?  hike, camp, fish, canoe, (learn to) swim; learn to cook, learn to budget, learn knife skills, learn leadership skills, learn to build a fire, complete service hours, explore career & hobby options by earning merit badges; learn interpersonal skills in diverse groups; learn fitness; learn to fix a bike; learn about conservation; explore STEM; tie knots; archery; learn to fold the American flag; learn to use a compass; build character; make friends...

Wondering if it is too late for your high schooler to join?  It is not.  Troops are for ages 11 - 18.  After finding Troops near you at https://beascout.scouting.org/ ask questions of the Troop p.o.c.

What questions should you ask?  Here are some ideas:  https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2019/01/09/16-essential-questions-to-ask-when-selecting-a-troop/
In addition to these questions, consider the following:  Ask not just when or how often the Troop goes camping, but where the Troop camps.  Some Troops have their own campsite and only camp there.  Other Troops camp in different locations over the course of a the year.  If able to attend an event in person watch to see who is giving the direction, the adults or the Scouts.  Ask where the Scouts are in school (some Troops may draw heavily from certain schools, while other Troops may have Scouts from all over).  Ask about parent involvement and anything else you want to know.

Finally, visit more than one group.  Troops in particular (ages 11 - 17) are used to hosting Scouts who will also be visiting other nearby Troops and may even be able to make suggestions as to where to visit if your child needs a smaller or larger group or one focused more on the outdoors than STEM.   It may take visiting two or three Packs or Troops to find the right fit for you and your child.

With Spring coming, this is a great time to consider Scouts BSA.[/quote]

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