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Since 1930, the Boy Scouts of America has helped younger
boys through Cub Scouting. It is a year-round family program designed for
boys who are in the first grade through fifth grade (or 7, 8, 9, and 10
years of age). Parents, leaders, and organizations work together to achieve
the purposes of Cub Scouting. Currently, Cub Scouting is the largest of the
BSA's three membership divisions. |
Boy Scouting, one of the traditional membership divisions of
the BSA, is available to boys who have earned the Arrow of Light Award or
have completed the fifth grade, or who are 11 through 17 years old . The
program achieves the BSA's objectives of developing character, citizenship,
and personal fitness qualities among youth by focusing on a vigorous program
of outdoor activities. |
Venturing is for young men and young women ages 14 to 20. It
includes challenging high-adventure activities, sports, and hobbies for
teenagers that teach them leadership skills, provide opportunities to teach
others, and give them an opportunity to learn and grow in a supporting,
caring, and fun environment.
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Saint Stephen's Cub Scout program is Pack 5 which will celebrate it's
Fifthieth Anniversary in 2003. To find out more about Cub Scouting in
general and Pack 5 in particular, click
HERE. |
Our Boy Scout program is Troop 5 which was founded in 1996. St. Stephen's
had had scout troops prior to that time but over the years they had faded
away and a new troop was formed to meet the needs of today's youth. You can
find out more about Boy Scouting and about Troop 5
HERE. |
The Venturing program is the newest program in Scouting and also the newest
unit at St. Stephen's. St. Stephen's Venturers - Crew 305 was formed
in 2002 to meet the needs of high school age youth. You can learn more
about it
HERE. |
