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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Tangent question

When is it too late for kids to join Scouts? I know most of the kids in our neighborhood (not DC) joined as early as they could. When is the ideal time to join? And when do kids typically quit? I know most kids aren't putting BSA on their college apps, so I'm guessing they quit in upper elementary?[/quote]

DS is 11. His Troop, kids aged 11-18, has 60 or so kids. There are 7 Eagle Scouts and 12 Life Scouts. Life Scouts normally are working on Eagle requirements.

About half of his Cub Scout, age 5-11, cohort bridged to a Troop. I would guess that kids were dropping out mostly on 4th and 5th grade.

The Troop sees kids dropping out in the first few years, so 11-13. We also have kids joining in high school.

Eagle still stands out on a college application. There are lots of leadership training classes and opportunities for a kid in a Troop even if they don’t earn Eagle. More importantly, it is a good place to build friendships, learn skills, and hang out with other kids. Kids who want to hike, backpack, paddle, scuba or sail have some amazing options as they get older. Scouts BSA has a ton to offer but you have to find a Troop that fits your kids needs.[/quote]

How tough is it to make Eagle Scouts? The only Eagles I knew of growing up maybe did debate or one sport or band. I'm very much from an Asian American family and we did Saturday language school and music. I also didn't know, given the race thing and political climate, whether Eagle Scouts (and BSA in general?) are slightly negative. I don't know a single Asian Eagle Scout, and all the Eagles I do know are from very traditional, wealthy, white families. Would appreciate some honest comments here, since we are anonymous and I can't exactly ask the very white local den whether an Asian looking kid should join! [/quote]

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