I started my adventure in 1st grade and continued into my teens. I am now introducing my boys to the amazing world of scouting.

Memory that sticks with me the most was a 50-miler that started a bit too early in the spring in the not quite thawed Cascades. We saw a full range of weather and dug deep to push through hiking for a day in the snow, scaling down the side of mountain due to a trail being washed out and having to navigate via a map and compass. I can still remember the smell of all of us as we reached the end of our journey - determination.

Scouting provides the opportunity of growth individually, as a team, and as part of your community. I believe the key to this growth is providing a variety of activities based on the theme of the badge being earned that may not be provided anywhere else other than scouts.

Test the waters and you might just find that full immersion is what you are looking for as an opportunity to be involved in a variety of activities for you and your child to bond and grow.

What else would I add, hmmmm. With patience, grass eventually becomes milk. 😉

When I was 37 years old

so many memories over all these years I can't pick out just one.

The activities helps me be a better parent by guiding me in what I should be teaching my children.

Being involved will help both you to be a better parent and your child become a more successful adult.

I first became involved in Scouting last year when my daughters finally found a pack that would call me back to get them enrolled.

My favorite memory of scouting is the time I dot to spend with my 6-year-old at Summer Camp. She really enjoyed camping with people that weren't family.

The most beneficial part of scouting is that they learn to look at the community around them and how to treat others respectfully. At troop level, they learn how to be self-sufficient and many skills to help them survive.

If someone is looking into scouts I would suggest that they attend a meeting to see what it's all about. You will see the kids and parents having fun while learning important life skills.

I have been doing scouting for 24 years, I first became involved in scouts when i was 8 years old and have been doing scouting since then but I became a den leader and and this my 3rd year doing that.

My favorite scouting memory was doing a 50 mile hike which became about 72 miles in the olympic national forest. And it was cool because I got to hike around with my dad and the other leaders and scouts and enjoy nature.

The most beneficial part of scouting is being challenged and doing things that most people never get to do, and the skills that you learn.

Scouts is so much fun! You will grow in all aspects of life from all the adventures and experiences.

We became involved in scouting when our oldest son Teddy joined pack 117, when he joined as a Tiger .That’s was 10 years ago and we haven’t looked back. We now have all 4 of our kids in scouting.

Our favorite memory is watching our kids cross over. Seeing their smiles and how proud they are of themselves.

The most beneficial part of scouting is the opportunity it gives the scouts to try new things and grow as an individual. To see what they are capable of and keep pushing forward.

I would tell someone who is looking into scouting to join because your kid will thank you! My kids love scouting and it really build their personality and character. Plus it keeps us all close since we do so much as a family.