Scouting anyone?

[Rooster]

*sigh*...ahh scouts.

My husband started out as a cub, is an eagle scout and up until a few years ago was a scoutmaster.

I was also a boy scout. It was where we met. We were both members of the same Explorer unit.

Oh, say it ain't so Nash! Chicks in scouts! Times sure have changed.....

[Josephine]

Brownie, 1970-72, Junior Girl Scout, 1972-75, Cadette Girl Scout 1975-76. I'd have stuck all the way thru to Senior, but the troop dissolved for lack of interest -- the 70s were a fallow time for such things, I guess. But I enjoyed it very much, even though the only camping trip I ever went on was a sleepover on the floor of the local armory one summer. And I still love the cookies!

Nice pic of your vest! I made it to Cadettes, and still have my vest, I'll take a picture tonight. I earned the First Class Award, of which I'm very proud. I'm the co-leader of Big Miss' Junior troop, and Middle Miss is in Brownies now. I'll post more later, have to go to work!

[Nathan Flowers]

Oh, say it ain't so Nash! Chicks in scouts! Times sure have changed.....

Girls have been allowed in Explorer units for a long time. It's not exactly the same as regular Boy Scouts -- more of an adventure club with Scouting ideals. It's an especially good option these days, as many Girl Scout groups these days don't spend much time in the outdoors.

[Big Man]

Oh, say it ain't so Nash! Chicks in scouts! Times sure have changed.....

[carouselvic]

I was active in the scouts for many years. I left when I turned 18 and went to college. When I left I was Jr. Asst. Scoutmaster, a Brotherhood member in the OA. I found it to be a great organization, a lot of great times and fond memories.

[Rooster]

HA! That's me! There's just some things guys have to do with out chicks around, and one of them is Boy Scouts. That's probably not a politically correct statement these days.

[Samsa]

Troop 1024 (Detroit Area Council). Made it up to Life (and Order of the Arrow), but was unfortunately too lazy at the time to make Eagle. (I didn't value it enough at the time. If I have any regrets, it's not putting forth the extra effort to make Eagle.) Our troop was great, and we did a lot of camping - one of my favorite experiences in or out of scouts was going to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico (twice). If I had money for new gear I would love to get back into backpacking.

I'm not sure if I would have gotten into drugs or other unsavory things as a teen without Scouts, but it was definitely a worthwhile experience.

[Foofoogal]

My son was an Order of the Arrow and made it to First Class scout. I was so mad when he quit due to peer pressure. Remember the night he had to stay in the woods all by himself. (that will make a man out of anyone)
My husband was Scoutmaster (I think if I remember also Order of the Arrow) and I used to go camping with the troop. I had a blast watching those boys plus they had to cook for me (silver turtles anyone) . Hilarious fun. One of the best organizations.
Many people collect vintage Boy Scout memorabilia.

[Mark from Plano]

My father was an Eagle Scout in the 40's and 50's. I made it to Life in the 70's. Currently #1 son is a Life with only his Eagle project remaining. #2 son is stuck at 1st Class due to sports and other commitments. I am an Assistant Scoutmaster in their troop.

My oldest son attended the National Jamboree in 2005 and the World Jamboree in England this past summer. These have been the highlights of his scouting experience thus far. My younger son has been too young to attend either of these events, but plans on attending the next National Jamboree.

I attended a National Jamboree in 1974 and went to Philmont in 1976, those were the highlights for me.

My wife says that Scouting makes you a better parent because it forces you to do the things with your kids that you always meant to do and teach them all the things you meant to teach them, but just never would get around to otherwise.

[Feraud]

A question for those with children currently in scouting.

Does your troop work on any merit badges with the children as a troop or is it up to the scouts to choose a badge, find a counsellor, and complete the requirements?

Thanks