Thread: Any former Boy Scouts or Cub Scouts here?

Eagle Scout here. on the whole, I would say that all the knot tying and fire starting skills were kind of handy later in life.

I got pretty unlucky when it came to the individual troop I was in, although it was my belief that the corruption was systemic up to the council level. I won't say anything else as it seems anti-BSA talk isn't allowed here.

In the mid 1950's I started as a Cub Scout and went up to Star Scout in Boy Scouts. Our Scout Masters and Leaders were nearly all WWII Vets. After all scouting training was done during campouts, we would listen to them tell war stories. I learned much of what combat and survival meant. Our "campmobile" was a war surplus Dodge ambulance . It took us to Padre Island and other choice camping sites. We loved riding in the back of that ambulance. It looked like the ones seen on M.A.S.H. I have regrets about quitting the Scouts. I learned many skills which later helped me make a good career. I also regret that I did not get more involved with my son when he tried Scouting. My closest quality friends were Boy Scouts and many of them are still active in leadership roles. BSA was the most honorable organization I ever belonged to. What I learned about knots and rigging really helped me when I served in the U.S. Navy. I have only good things to say or think about Scouting. BE PREPARED! Thanks, Robert in Texas

Another Eagle checking in. I have very fond memories of scouting and I hope the same for my children someday.

I was an Explorer Scout that was tied into the Local Fire Department. We were still part of BSA and got to go to the Jamborees which great fun. Like any volunteer organization they have a way to turn "a couple hours a week " into what seems like a full time job
It was definitely a good time while I was in. As others said there are a lot of life skills and knowledge that will help your son out further along in life.
Enjoy!!

Bob

Scouts? What's that?

Matt

Good one mhailey...I wonder how many folks will get your remark.....

Tiger Cub through Eagle for me as well.

Originally Posted by jockeys

Eagle Scout here. on the whole, I would say that all the knot tying and fire starting skills were kind of handy later in life.

I have to agree that these are skill that are nice to have.

It was very nice to be able to go camping every other weekend (occasionally with my father) when I was growing up which resulted in a lot of very good memories. I may not agree with all of the policies of the Boy Scouts, but I would still highly recommend the group.

I just clicked on the two you tube's about five seconds apart. what a trip Oh ya I was a Cub scout in the early 50's

Knots, fire building, map reading, compasses, first aid - all were very handy during my service in the Army.

I am still amazed at how many adults cannot read a map....

Eagle Scout here. I had pretty good troops (two of them) and got to do some really exceptional things--National Jamboree, foreign exchange to UK, and Philmont.

We went to the Philly area summer camp (although we were in NJ) as it had some very cool traditions and is the oldest scout camp in the nation (home of OA lodge #1).