Comments on: Getting Parents to Sign Kids Up for Cub Scouts

By: Beth McKinstry

Beth McKinstry — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 17:28:35 +0000

Have your calendar of events ready to show just how much fun you have prepared for the upcoming year for the scouts. You’ll look organized, thoughtful and tuned into what young boys like to do.

Yes, emphasize, leadership and fun, making new friends and doing new things, that the family may not usually do, ie archery, BB’s, camping, etc.

In regards to competing with sporting activities, I gently insert that in scouting, no boy sits on the bench!

Good luck!

By: keli

keli — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 23:31:28 +0000

Have a scout go to the school events to tell how much fun they have. The younger ones are really enthusiastic, and irresistible. Have them pick 2-3 favorite activities to tell parents about.

By: Daniel Szatkowski

Daniel Szatkowski — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 19:19:39 +0000

Be sure to smile, a lot!

By: Carol Maynard

Carol Maynard — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 18:14:37 +0000

I think that it is important to emphasize the leadership opportunities for the boys. That is an area that sets Cub Scouts apart from sports teams. Show that Cub Scouts will enhance the skills and responsibility that the parents are trying to teach at home.

Also make sure that you make the parents aware that they will need to be involved in the pack. It is not a “drop and run” babysitting service!