Scout Time on Saturday Mornings

Every Saturday morning (at 10 AM!) Quin has a Scout Time with the boys. We work with each boy individually on whatever they need or want to work on—arrowpoints, rank advancements, merit badges, etc. It’s fulfilling for us as parents, a nice bonding time—especially with Dad, and helps the boys continue to progress in their scouting. We got the idea from our dads and carry it into this new generation with confidence.

Ha-ha! If you asked the boys, they probably wouldn’t have a clue what you were talking about. This great plan is almost totally in our parental minds. Over the years, we’ve rarely remembered to do it or had the time when we have remembered.

But with 2011 and New Year’s Resolutions, we have had some great Saturday mornings. I feel very excited about our scouting this year.


The first week, I helped Jonathan make this skin into a nice display for his Cub Scout and future Scout patches. Quin worked with Eric on a Campfire program for the Communications Merit Badge and with Aaron on some Wolf requirements. The next week was equally productive. The next week, we started the Personal Fitness Merit Badge. (How many chin-ups can Amy and I do? Well, none.) Then Quin took a group swimming to help Jonathan with his swimming requirements. The next week, Quin and Eric camped at the Klondike Derby.

Yea!