Being a den leader (and former cubmaster) of a Cub Scout den/pack, I try to bring my daughter (16 months younger than my son) along whenever allowed and practical. She absolutely LOVES the activities, the great outdoors, and Scouting skills. I joke with her that she was the second person in our den to learn the Boy Scout Law (A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, ...). <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

She bridged from Brownies to Jr. Girl Scouts last spring, but clearly is loosing interest in the GS program. Even the leader - who is wonderful - is loosing steam and won't likely stay leading much longer.

Our plan is for my son to go into Boy Scouts next spring, and then as soon as my daughter turns 14, they'll both be moving into a Venture crew.

By the way, if you've never spent time with Boy Scout Summer Camp councelors who are older Scouts or junior leaders just out of Scouting, you've missed meeting some of the finest young men and women I've ever had the good fortune of meeting. Wonderful people!!

Boy Scouting (and Venturing) does really work!!!