MsAntelope

I have a scout (2nd year)that must go to his fathers for visitation in the summer, therefore he is unable to attend summer camp with his troop. Dad lives in Wyoming- should we try to locate a troop near dad's location for him to tag along with or see if there is a camp nearby he can attend on his own? At this point he will not be able to attend with the troop locally. We have thought about checking out camps in the Wyoming area for the troop next year! What options are available and how have you resolved these type of situations?

Thanks for all the input! I have felt we were on the right path, but did not want to open a can of worms! We do participate in an annual Sport-o-ree,but recently had one parent give a lenghthy list to the den leader (with the DL's encouragement) after being registered less than one month. Our committee felt a little uncomfortable with the situation and left it to the CM to deal with, but we wanted a little insight from those of you with experience! We will give out belt loops, pay once-recognize multiples, and question the parents if the list seems a bit out of season, etc!

How does your pack handle belt loops and how many does an average boy earn in one year? Our Pack has not previously paid for nor encouraged belt loops. Our new leadership has decided to include this in our current advancement and awards program, but we have had a few parents deliver VERY long lists of 'earned' loops to their den leaders. Should we pay for 10- 15 belt loops for a cub in a single year? Granted, we will only pay once in his Cub career for the award. Or should their be some type of limit?