Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: upstatenybowyer on September 13, 2017, 07:46:52 pm

Title: Cub Scouts?
Post by: upstatenybowyer on September 13, 2017, 07:46:52 pm

Just got back from an introductory cub scout meeting with my little guy. They're doing a pilot program for kindergarteners. Think I might sign him up. Good values, time in the woods, ect. Never did it myself as a kid. Just wondering if anyone out there would recommend it.

Title: Re: Cub Scouts?
Post by: lebhuntfish on September 13, 2017, 08:23:11 pm

I highly recommend it!
Its probably called tiger cubs.  They use to do that for 5 year olds. It can be a little time consuming but its a lot of fun for the little guys. Its probably the best thing you could do for your youngen!

Patrick

Title: Re: Cub Scouts?
Post by: upstatenybowyer on September 13, 2017, 08:27:04 pm

Cool. Thanks!

Title: Re: Cub Scouts?
Post by: Trapper Rob on September 13, 2017, 08:57:11 pm

upstatenybowyer it's worth it my son is 8 this is his third year in cub scouts he has learned a lot.

Title: Re: Cub Scouts?
Post by: lebhuntfish on September 13, 2017, 09:38:12 pm

I might also say that I may be a little biased.  I started as a cubby and went all the way through to Eagle Scout.  Went on to being an assistant Scout Master.  I would love to get back in it,  some of the best times in my child hood was in scouting.

Patrick

Title: Re: Cub Scouts?
Post by: Hawkdancer on September 13, 2017, 09:47:57 pm

Got to agree with Patrick, good program overall!  Kept me out of jail?, maybe, started late in the Explorer program, and got my Eagle Scout, qualified for the Silver Explorer award, but didn't process the paperwork when I left for college.  A buddy of mine did get both, not very many of them out there!  They will tab you for your expertise, and try to arm twist you into a Cub/Scoutmaster position, sooner or later! 
Hawkdancer

Title: Re: Cub Scouts?
Post by: Lucasade on September 14, 2017, 02:09:22 am

If it's half as good as what we've got in the UK it will be awesome for him!

Title: Re: Cub Scouts?
Post by: Josh B on September 14, 2017, 08:58:52 am

I highly recommend the cub scout.  Something else you might look into is 4H.   It's a whole lot more than livestock.  Josh

Title: Re: Cub Scouts?
Post by: upstatenybowyer on September 14, 2017, 04:58:50 pm

Thank you guys very much for the input. I'll be signing him up next Wednesday.  ;)

Title: Re: Cub Scouts?
Post by: lebhuntfish on September 14, 2017, 10:36:48 pm

Quote from: upstatenybowyer on September 14, 2017, 04:58:50 pm

Thank you guys very much for the input. I'll be signing him up next Wednesday.  ;)

Awesome!

Patrick

Title: Re: Cub Scouts?
Post by: paoliguy on September 19, 2017, 03:55:10 pm

It was a good experience for my son. Be ready to pitch in though. If the poor leader is expected to do everything the whole experience suffers. It's pretty fun for the adults too if you get in there and help out!

Title: Re: Cub Scouts?
Post by: BowEd on September 19, 2017, 04:57:54 pm

Should be a good experience for your son Jeff.Especially with a father who's interested.That's all it takes sometimes.