Excerpt from Troop 181 Handbook...
One description of Scouting I like is that it is "a game with a purpose." The game is fun and adventure. The purpose is to teach leadership and values. The Boy Scouts of America is the largest youth oriented organization in the United States. Nearly six million young people and leaders are currently registered in the Boy Scouts of America. Unlike Cub Scouting, which you may already be familiar with, Boy Scouting is a youth-led organization. The boys learn how to organize and lead the Troop. After training, and with adult supervision, the boys run the show.
The scouts of Troop 181 work towards their first class and then Eagle ranks. As they travel on the trail to Eagle and beyond, they will not only experience personal accomplishments, they will lead teams of Scouts in challenging situations. Boy Scouting provides for growth of moral strength and character, teaches citizenship, and enhances the development of physical, mental, and emotional fitness. This is all done in the spirit of fun and adventure. We understand that there are lots of demands on your son's time. Our program is designed to allow him to strike a balance. Many of our scouts are also active in sports and other school activities. Having said this, effective scouting does require effort and a time commitment. Invariably, those scouts who achieve the higher ranks in Scouting do so with the active support and encouragement of their parents.
Yours in Scouting,
Scott T. Wilson, Scoutmaster
The BSA Troop 181 Recruiting Coordinator is Jack Warnock.
He can be reached at: jwarnock@comcast.net or at 610-722-2673.
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