Posted on 04/01/2013 10:30:23 AM PDT by trussell
My 13 year old son just joined boy scouts. He would like to go to the camping trip next weekend and only has one outfit that is loaned to him.
He needs shorts (at least 3 pair needed), shirts (they would like him to have 3 or 4 more), pants (same as shirts, 3 or 4 more, boy scout approved socks (several pair).
He wears an 18 husky pant or 36/29 through 36/32. Shirts are XL youth to Medium adult. The troop will allow either the green BOA socks or black socks.
Also, any camping items that he will need. He has the toiletries. a sleeping pad and a canteen...but no sleeping bag or any of the other items on the camping list.
I'm not rich by any means, I've recently had back surgery and am unemployed. If you have it, and it's taking up space you want to clear out, please...consider helping my son.
You are completely correct.
Last night was the monthly pack meeting, and the Boy Scout Troop my son will be joining came to show the Cub Scouts about camping skills such as setting up a tent and starting a fire. My son loved it. He’s already been on several camping trips as a Cub Scout, and he’s had a blast hiking, fishing, and shooting (BB guns and archery).
That’s great. Boy Scouts is such an excellent organization.
I agree!! and I look forward to my son getting the benefits that they have to offer...Respect, compassion, reverence, etc...
Good thing that neighbor friend came along to tell you about it, and get your son involved, then. Praise God. Best wishes to your son.
Higher up the chain would be the district level then the council level. The troop is probably affiliated with the Coastal Empire Council which you can easily find on the web doing a search. The council website has a tab for the Districts; there are 3 districts in this council, your son’s troop should be in one of those three districts.
Thank you so much to all who helped. He got everything he needed for camp with the exception of one item for his first aid kit, and that is CPR barriers.
You all are awesome and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the kindness. Cody just left for school...he came home yesterday so excited about his first campout. He told me to make sure and tell you all “Thank you so much! You all are so nice and I’m very happy that you would be willing to help me get what I needed to get to camp”
Thanks again all!! God Bless!
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