SR540Beaver Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Has anyone heard of or participated in the Congressional Award program? BSA is one of their partners. It appears to be quite a challenge, but rewarding. It dovetails nicely with Scouting. Here is their link: http://www.congressionalaward.org/congress/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASM514 Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 During our training at "The University of Scouting" we learned about this award. And it seems that it is pretty easy to gain given the increase of manditory community service hours now required in many high schools in order to graduate. This is really nice for Venture Crews who have older members. but you are right, it is a nice compliment to the scouting program. If you go to bsa national site you will find the requirements and application. Best wishes, and make it happen for your scouts. ASM514 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopmom Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 Two of my kids that are old enough are doing it, but just starting. It gives them credit for stuff they already do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkie Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 Thanks for the link kwc57! I was not aware of this award. What a great partner for scouting. Sparkie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR540Beaver Posted August 9, 2003 Author Share Posted August 9, 2003 Sparkie, No problem. I'm glad to see a few responses. It sounds like a great program and I think troops should make their scouts aware of it. It fits so well into scouting that you could kill two birds with one stone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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