I have been told by local Scout group that if you can't commit to lots of camping, don't join, as that is what being a Scout is all about. They are basically saying your child can't have any other interests other than Souts as this is the ethos of the Scouts. Is that true? It's all about the camping or nothing? It is not what I thought, and this has not been the case for Beavers and Cubs. They email is very blunt 'if you don't like camping don't join' not in the spirit of scouting if you ask me! I have asked for clarity on when and how often but it has yet to materialise. DS1 is up for camping and has been with Cubs but this seems odd to me.
What are your Scout experiences?
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Scouts - commit to lots of camping or don't join?!
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carocaro · 20/10/2012 11:27
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