Scouts Own for Cub Scout Campouts?

[RSD391CM 10]

Hello and thanks for reading. I have been a CM for about a year and I am in a quandary on what to do about a "Scouts Own" service at our pack overnighters. I have been to a few council-led Cub Scout campouts and they always seem to have one but it is not ever mandatory that everyone attend. I understand that Reverence is a point of the Scout Law, but that is Boy Scouts. How do I tie this into the Faith Character Point for Cub Scouts.

 

Thank you in advance,

RSD391CM

[robb100 10]

My pack always has a scout's own service on Sunday mornings of pack overnighters. I usually arrange for a parent to lead it. Most of us attend church every Sunday so nearly everyone expects it and participates. I try to have it done early Sunday morning before people want to start bugging out. We will usually sing a song or two and the parent will read a passage and discuss. It lasts about 15 to 20 minutes.

 

[infoscouter 11]

I used this one earlier this month:

 

http://insanescouter.org/p/4055/154/Cub_Scouts_Own_Service.html

 

It was very well received and didn't take a lot of learning new songs, etc.

 

You may want to invest in "In Our Own Way" - a small book which contains a variety of resources for interfaith worship and graces:

 

http://www.scoutstuff.org/bsa/literature-media/religion/in-our-own-way.html

 

Other resources from ScoutStuff:

http://www.scoutstuff.org/bsa/literature-media/religion/reverence-pamphlet.html

http://www.scoutstuff.org/bsa/literature-media/religion/strength-for-service.html

[SSScout 1615]

Welcome, RSD391CM. Here, around the virtual cracker barrel you will find information, inspiratiion, confusion and frustration. Might even clear your head. Also, no-cal crackers and cheese for a change.Come visit when you can.

 

As for a CS "Scout's Own", it would be sort of like a Boy Scout version, only more adult led. Use the references listed, all very good. Be sensitive to the faiths living in your unit.If all your Cubs are from Christian backgrounds, act accordingly. If not, adjust your verbiage so as not to be unintentionally insulting. Wouldn't hurt to speak to folks before hand for their reactions.

If you are fortunate to be holding the SOS in an outdoor venue, make mention of God's creation all around us. Move your SOS to a "special" location, not just around the usual campfire, if possible. Paper programs are not necessary or even expected, but have a plan. Speak from the heart, not merely from previous preconceptions.

 

See numbers 23:12 and then be sure they have been...

 

see http://reverent-scout.net/reverent-scout/Scouts_Own.htm

for a good discussion of the pitfalls and opportunities.

[shortridge 184]

I would make it no longer than 10 minutes, with plenty of songs and action. Any longer and they'll be fidgety and distracted.