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I am considering attending a course at Philmont this summer and am wondering about the 'Council and District Activities' course. I am involved in planning district cub activities and wondered if there is enough information in the course on just cub activities vs. all three scouting areas (cubs, scouts and venturing). Anyone who has attended this course in years past, I would appreciate hearing about the course content and your overall impression. Thanks!

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We were given the course catalogue for Philmont and strongly encouraged to attend by our DE. When I asked who paid the tuition and travel expenses, the reply was "Why, you do, of course!" I would really like to hear opinions if this training is really worth considering paying upwards of $1000 (tuition + travel) and a week's vacation time out of my own pocket. I am on the east coast and don't travel out of state much except on business. Like every other Scouter, I am already giving up a week for Summer Camp and more dollars than my wife should know about to support my "cheerful service".

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scoutldr,

I was fortunate enough to attend Philmont last summer and I took the Strictly for Cubmaster course. It was worth every penny! My 10 year old son and I had an experience of a lifetime. That part of the country is beautiful!! (Of course, I do live in the middle of the potato fields in Idaho!) Philmont training center was comfortable, meals provided (mostly kid friendly foods), really fun evening events, a family day on Wednesday to explore the region or just relax. We met kids and parents who have the 'scouting spark' and the positive charge you get from each other is so supportive and inspiring. (Am I gushing yet?)

 

I am trying to find a course to take that I will enjoy as much as I did the Cubmaster class. Was it worth it? A very definite yes. Can't wait to go back again! Especially while my son is still at an age to want to go anywhere with his old mom!

 

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bmchugh, I have been invited to attend the Cubmaster course this summer. I'd appreciate a few more details about the course and how you've applied what you learned to your pack. I was a cubmaster for two years. Now am a Bear den leader and love it, also I'm in charge of advancement ceremonies at the pack meetings. I'm planning to serve as my son's webebelos den leader for the next two years. What do you think? Is this a good course for me?

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I took a class years ago and had a great time. Well worth the cost. Hiked as a Scout, the highlight of my career as an actual Scout.

 

This summer I have been asked to teach. I too must pay a fee. Can't wait to get back to the ranch!

 

RMV

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