Welcome Scout Parent Training Part 1!
Greetings and thank you for taking time to participate in this online course. As your Cubmaster I will work together with you and your
child to provide a rewarding Scouting experience. As a parent, you’re a primary role model for your child. Scouting provides a
time-tested structure that helps bond parent/child development through group and individual activities, recognition and advancement.
Your child needs your encouragement, guidance and participation along the Scouting path.
I also have a son in the Pack and know first hand how important a quality family program is. My family and I have lots of
fun and adventure through the Scouting program and all of us enjoy it. It is my goal to share this experience with you and
your family by helping you understand what Scouting gives and what you can give back. Follow along with the information
presented and "Do Your Best" to become the example your son and family need.
This is the first of a 4 part parent training program designed to give you the necessary tools and information required to
guide your family and receive the most out of the Scouting program. When completed, you will be familiar with the entire program
from Cub Scouts thru Boy Scouts. It is my hope and desire that you and your son will continue in Scouting and he will reach the
rank of Eagle Scout. Upon completion of all 4 parts, you will have earned your Scout Parent badge and will receive it at a Pack meeting.
Your family will present this award to you. Not only is the achievement a great representation of your commitment to our Pack but also
an important example to your son.
You are a Scout Parent and your participation is key to your son's participation. The more you are involved the more he will be.
Scouting is an extremely rewarding program for your family. Now let's begin by explaining your role as a Scout Parent.
What is a Scout Parent?
A ScoutParent is a parent or adult mentor of a Scout who enthusiastically participates with their Scout and also helps other
volunteers to provide the best quality program experience to all youth in our unit.
A Scout Parent:
Leads their family in obtaining the values, benefits, experiences and rewards from their family’s Scouting participation,
and in sharing these with others; Enjoys participating with his or her Scout and inspires their child to persevere in Scouting
with their tenure, activity participation and achievement; Helps enhance youth and parent-mentor recruitment, retention, enthusiasm,
commitment and participation in the passionate GREAT Family FUN of Scouting
How You Can Help
Simple,Enjoy participating in Scouting as a dedicated Scouting volunteer! We have many positions in our Pack and a great need for
help with the program. Anything you can do is greatly appreciated. Your hobby or job may be of interest to the boys. You may have
special skills that can be shared. There are lots of ways to help, just let me know if you are interested.
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