I’m constantly amazed that scouts isn’t more popular with families. I’m a huge supporter of the whole worldwide program (particularly Scouting America and the Girl Scouts in the US).
Yes, let’s all acknowledge that there were past abuses that the Boy Scouts ignored and covered up. But, primarily due to the lawsuits associated with those abuses, Scouting America has instituted a lot of really strong child protection policies that arguably make it the safest youth program anywhere.
It’s a really great, comparatively cheap, program that offers amazing opportunities to kids and families.
If you find yourself having trouble making friends as an adult, I really recommend looking into it.
Yeah it really was, once my son is old enough I would like him to join if he’s interested.
Although like any activity it comes down to the adult staff who volunteer to run the program.
The squadron i was in was commanded by an airforce squadron leader who really cared.
Other squadrons around the country were run by just volunteer civilians so their experiences varied.