(Submitted by Boy Scouts of America)
The Erie Shores Council of the Boy Scouts of America wants to make it easy to join Cub Scouting. On Sept. 6, families will be able to sign up for Scouting at schools throughout Lucas, Wood, Ottawa and Sandusky counties, as well as a portion of Fulton County including Swanton, as part of the council’s Hooked on Scouting fall recruiting campaign.
Cub Scouting is for boys and girls in kindergarten through fifth grades and will be placed in separate dens or separate packs. The program combines outdoor activities, sports, academics, and more in a fun and exciting program that helps families teach ideals such as honesty, good citizenship, and respect. Last year, more than 6,000 youth participated in Scouting programs across the Erie Shores Council.
“I encourage every family to take advantage of this opportunity to join Scouting!” said Ed Caldwell, Scout Executive for the Erie Shores Council. “This campaign not only gives a new Scout a chance to try their luck with a fishing rod and reel but, it offers them the opportunity to do it all in the context of fun and family togetherness. That’s what Scouting is all about, giving youth the resources and tools to succeed and offering the opportunities to do so.”
“Cub Scouting is fun with a purpose and through all the fun though, is an inspiring program that works. The methods of Cub Scouting are on the cutting edge of child development. We’re building on our programs by incorporating more science, technology, engineering and math through our STEM program,” Caldwell added.
Fliers will be distributed in schools before the Sept. 6 sign up night. Interested boys, girls and parents are encouraged to attend a meeting in their neighborhood.
The Boy Scouts of America comprises more than one million volunteers working together for the sole purpose of helping its nearly three million youth succeed in life.
About the Erie Shores Council of the Boy Scouts of America: Under the leadership of approximately 2,500 adult volunteers, the Erie Shores Council provides a values-based, character education program for youth in our community, including Cub Scouts (K-5th grades), Boy Scouts (6th -12 grades). In addition, Erie Shores Council offers Exploring and Venturing which are co-ed programs for youth 14-20 years old who seek opportunities to “explore” fields of career interest, or wish to participate in high “adventure” activities.
Erie Shores Council owns two camps, Camp Miakonda in Sylvania, and Pioneer Scout Reservation near Pioneer, which provide outdoor education and camping experiences for Scouts and non-Scouts alike.
To learn more, call 419.241.7293, or go to www.erieshorescouncil.org.
