Like most kids, my son loves to play inside with his toys and action figures, watch videos on YouTube and play Minecraft for endless hours. It’s getting harder and harder to get him away from these distractions and outside to play. We have been looking to get him involved in something and tried playing t-ball over the summer. It didn’t quite click with him so we decided to keep looking. When Hayden and I were invited to learn more about the Boy Scouts of America, I was excited as this seemed like a great organization for him to get involved in.
I have to admit that I didn’t know much about the Boy Scouts beyond the pinewood derby and that they picked up cans at my house. The more I learned though, the more I knew it sounded like a fantastic group for my son to get involved in.
The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation’s largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations. The BSA provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness.
For over a century, the BSA has helped build the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. The Boy Scouts of America believes — and, through over a century of experience, knows — that helping youth is a key to building a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society.
Last month, Hayden {who’s 7} and I headed to Beaumont Scout Reservation for their Cub Scout Day One event. All of the new Cub Scouts and their families are invited to this event and Scouts participate in outdoor activities, games, bb guns, campfire cooking, science projects, art, leatherworking, and mud cave exploration.
As we explored the grounds with an experienced Boy Scout mom, she shared how involved families are with the Cub Scouts. Cub Scouts are for boys in the first through fifth grades, and involves the whole family as parents pitch in to plan and deliver activities. They even have camping experiences where the entire family can come with. There are currently 1.3 million Cub Scouts and 395,000 adult volunteers in the United States!
Throughout the day, Hayden was able to explore a large pirate ship, participate in Castle Wars, make a fish print and learn how to bait a hook and cast a line! He even got to visit with the local St. Louis County police which was a great learning experience.
Hayden had a blast that day and even proclaimed it to be the “best day ever”. I loved that he was able to explore and try out activities we wouldn’t normally do. I was pleased to learn that you can actually join the Boy Scouts at any time, it doesn’t have to be at the beginning of the year like I originally thought. Not only does the Boy Scouts keep your child active but it also teaches them about being involved with the community, teamwork, honesty, resourcefulness and so much more.
Everyone I talked to had nothing by amazing things to say about the Boy Scouts. I had even mentioned that we had issues in the past with activities due to my son’s diagnosis of ADHD and I was told that there were other kids with it and how the Boy Scouts was a great outlet for them. After seeing my son run around that day, I can definitely see how! I can’t wait to get my son involved with the Boy Scouts as I know it will do so much for his character and teach him lessons he will be using for the rest of his life.
To learn more, visit the Boy Scouts of America page and the Scouting Newsroom.
This post was sponsored by the Boy Scouts but all thoughts and opinions are my own.
this made me even more excited. Both my daughters have been asking if they can join Girl Scouts. I’m sure it’s a bit different than Boy Scouts but this looks so fun!
My son has expressed interest but I haven’t had the time to take him. I think this is a great look for the boys to learn how to be young men.
I think Boy Scouts is such a great organization for boys to get involved with! They learn so many great skills and it focuses them on service and community programs which I think is wonderful!
You’re not alone. More and more kids forget how to be a kid by going outside and doing physical activities. With so many distractions, it is not difficult to see why there are fewer kids in the park. It is great that you are able to bring your kid to a Boy Scout program.
My husband and I always say we’re going to put our son in Boys Scout. Looks like it is so much fun for boys! Learning so many useful skills for life! I think we’re going to look more into this! We definitely want our son to enjoy being a kid.
what an amazing post.i am sure you guys had a great time.its important sometimes to do these kind of advantures just to do something diffrent.and most than all its not a boring activity
My eldest son has both his son and daughter in scouts, have for years! They all love to go camping, hiking, and volunteer for the community so it’s been a wonderful experience for them! I’m so glad to see your family enjoying scouts as well! Thank you for sharing! 🙂
Nothing but good things have been said about the wonderful effects being in Boy Scouts has on a child. They’re really good at inspiring a sense of adventure! I’m glad Hayden had such a good day; all those activities look like a blast!!
I have two boys and they will both be in Boy Scouts once they are old enough. Every kids that I have known that has been in boy scouts seems well behaved and happy. I am going to go check out their website and gather more information. Thanks!
I love what the Boy Scout program has to offer boys! Being able to explore and learn about the outdoors is something that doesn’t happen as often any more with so much technology! Glad he loved it and had fun!
Wow, it looks like you guys had a great time! I love when kids are able to play and engage with nature outdoors instead of being plugged in to devices. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts are great for that!