Austinole

and Congratulations!

I got my beading at a round table. I've seen others at CoHs. Make sure someone is there to snap a few pictures.

We'll take ya in our pack.

We got the ranger to give us a clean up job at the State Park we camped at.

Like you said, it's happening everywhere. If you are invested in keeping this pack going, recruit. Not just boys but parents. I think getting parents to step up, CONSISTENTLY, is the tough part. When den meetings are infrequent and boys aren't advancing they will quit. We've been going through this as well. J2E is about the only way for National to help. It's more of a blue print of a successful pack. If you use it as a tool it can be of help.

Welcome. My daughter, 9, is just like you. She's been through the program along with her brother. Now, she's waiting (not so patiently) to be old enough for venturing.

No singing with our pack. Kids usually are playing man hunter and will come up with a skit or two.

Agreed, shadow Box is the way to go.

I wish I had a good answer. I feel your pain.

We have had CS camps cancelled due to lack of sign ups. Nothing cancelled this summer yet. Our council has paired down the offerings due to lack of interest.

Unless it's something that had to be prepaid (tickets for something) we fit them in.

Congratulations! My son is crossing over this Saturday.

I'm with you on this. I get about 1/2 attendance lately. Scouts isn't a priority for hardly anyone. Seems like school is putting more pressure on the kids too. I know my son has missed a meeting or two because he didn't get his homework done. What I have done is put on the best program possible and those that show up get to do the things planned. Of course, my wife (also a Den Leader) gets to hear me grumble about it. Best thing is to communicate as much as possible and get confirmation on assigned tasks. As far as rank goes, again communicate. Let them know what you are working on and what is left to earn rank. We usually make up missed assignments at camping. It's tough but it's the world we live in today.

You know your son better than anyone. Make your decision. If it's going to a troop, find the best one and don't look back. I will say that Webelos, done right is a fun transition to boy scouts and you definitely want to stick around to earn Arrow of Light. If you don't feel the current Webelos program is challenging enough for your son step up and offer to plan some events. Last chance for Pinewood Derby.

I think he'll do great. Find a troop that he is comfortable in. Explain the situation to the troop and patrol and the SPL. Monitor from a distance.

Wow, nice organization. You have a great volunteer/parent/scout thing going.

We use scoutlander as well. Google looks to have some good templates to get started.

Good to have you aboard

You could check other councils for Webelos Camps. We have Webelos Woods in the summer when we can get enough people signed up.

that would be pretty cool.

Just make it special with what you have. You can see Crossover ceremonies on youtube.

What we do is wear the webelos uniform with webelos necker and epaulets. They start the crossover with their Cub Leader and then come over to their Scout Leader. Scouts replace their necker and epaulets with scout versions. Check with your local Order of the Arrow to see if they can come help.

Sounds like fun. I'd bring extra snacks/drinks. Don't rush it, enjoy the time at camp with your son. You will be doing this at least once a year. Check to see if they will be doing skits at Saturday fire you can get a few skits ready for your scouts to do. Bring sports equipment for the free times.

Welcome! Enjoy the ride.

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