What we do

We go camping at least 3 times a year; in September for our recruiting night/weekend, in the fall with the Three Harbors Council and in the spring.  We try to go more than that if we can. Camping is by far what the kids love the most.

Excursions to the Brewers and walk on the field!  Hikes in parks around like Wadewitz or Bong.  Mini rockets build and launch! Polar Challenge (winter games) at camp Oh-Da-Ko-Ta

We walk the Memorial day parade in Rochester and present the colors at the Rochester Memorial Day speech. We walk the Fourth of July and Christmas Parades in Waterford. We lay wreaths in the veterans cemetery in Union Grove. We ring the bell for the Salvation Army before Christmas. We collect food for the community. 

Starting with safety in the woods and learning nature, animals and plants. Learning the 6 essential items to bring on a hike and the buddy system.  How to dress for the weather. The scouts'  Outdoor Code and Leave No Trace principles. Knots. Building a shelter. Knife safety and use. Cooking outdoors on portable stoves and a fire. Nutrition and Hygiene. And last but not the least; First Aid.

Scouts are completely non-denominational but do emphasize that having a set of beliefs and being active in your faith is important.

Youth Protection is the number one priority of the BSA and all registered adults are required to have training and a background check. "Two-up" supervision is the basis of this training, ensuring that a youth is never alone 1 on 1 with an adult unless it's a parent. The kids are required to cover the subject every year also, learning what is a trusted adult, a safe touch, what to do if they feel anything inappropriate is happening, etc. It also covers bullying and cyber security.  

Find more information here: https://www.scouting.org/training/youth-protection/