ScouterUSA 0 Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 I'm new here. I was den leader for the years my son was a cub scout from Tiger to Webelos II; he crossed over earlier this year and is now a boy scout and having lots of fun with it! I'm enjoying the new view, sideline view, watching his enjoyment as he gains confidence and independence by being in a boy-led troop that works really well. Link to post Share on other sites
Stosh 3452 Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Welcome again! Link to post Share on other sites
blw2 433 Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 so are you planning to get back in at some level for the troop? or just enjoying being a parent? Link to post Share on other sites
ScouterUSA 0 Posted October 7, 2015 Author Share Posted October 7, 2015 For now I'm just a YPT scouter, available to help if asked or I see there is a need. So far I've been on two camp outs, one with my son's patrol as one of the adults on-site for the camping weekend, the other the first troop camp out after my son crossed (I wanted to see how camping worked in boy scouts - it was well run, so I haven't felt like I needed to go camping since, other than when the patrol needed YPT adults for their patrol camp out). I'm looking at various merit badges to see if any would be a good fit as a merit badge counselor and was asked to do the Troop Committee Challenge, so I'll get that done., Link to post Share on other sites
scoutldr 726 Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 I respect anyone who spent 5 years as a DL. Toughest job in Scouting, IMHO. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
mattman578 117 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Have fun and remember now that he is a boy scout time to just sit and drink coffee that is what they tell me I am still a den leader. and welcome to the camp fire Link to post Share on other sites
Faith 41 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Welcome! Hope to see you around. Link to post Share on other sites
SSScout 1615 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 If Scouting is important to YOU, as an adult (regardless of being your son's parent) consider taking the training for ASM (two pieces, indoor and IOLS), besides the YPT. With that, you will have the imprimatur to participate fully in all parts of Scouting. Next, maybe Woodbadge, and then (perhaps) serve as a Commissioner. Your boy will be doing his thing with his gang (Patrol) and advancing as he will (I sense he will!). You, on the other hand , will be fully occupied and will be able to stay out of his way, but be able to support his (and the other Scouts!) efforts. See you on the trail! Link to post Share on other sites
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