Scouting
The First United Methodist Church of Richardson is a proud partner with the Boy Scouts of America and sponsors several Scouting units as part of its youth program.
The Boy Scouts of America is a youth development and educational program that prepares young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. This is done in a structured program of fun and adventurous activities.
There are four major programs in the Boy Scouts of America:
Cub Scouting
A family- and home-centered program for boys in the first through fifth grades. Cub Scouting's emphasis is on quality programs at the local level, where the most boys and families are involved. First-grade boys are called Tiger Cubs, second-grade boys are called Wolf Cub Scouts, and third-grade boys are called Bear Cub Scouts. Fourth- and fifth-grade boys are called Webelos (WE'll BE LOyal Scouts) and participate in more advanced activities that begin to prepare them to become Boy Scouts. Cub Scout units are called Packs, and those are made up of units called Dens.
FUMCR currently sponsors the following Cub Scout units:
Cub Scout Pack 317
Cub Scout Pack 526
Cub Scout Pack 720
Cub Scout Pack 893
Contact: Lynda McKnight via e-mail or at 972.690.0839.
Boy Scouting
A program for boys 11 through 17 years old designed to achieve the aims of scouting through a vigorous outdoor program and peer group leadership with the counsel of an adult scoutmaster. (Boys also may become Boy Scouts if they have earned the Arrow of Light Award or have completed the fifth grade.) Boy Scout Units are called Troops, which are made up of Patrols.
FUMC currently sponsors the following Boy Scout Units:
Boy Scout Troop 713
Boy Scout Troop 778
For more informatino, contact Allen Osborne via e-mail or at 972.680.2461.
Varsity Scouting
An active, exciting program for young men 14 through 17 years old built around five program fields of emphasis: advancement, high adventure, personal development, service, and special programs and events. Varsity units are called Teams.
FUMC currently does not sponsor any Varsity units. If you are interested in learning more about Varsity Scouting, please contact Steve Healy via e-mail or at 972.690.1631.
Venturing
Venturing is for young men and young women ages 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) through 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. Boy Scouts who are eligible to join Venturing may register in both a Boy Scout Troop and a Venturing unit. Venturing units are called Crews or, in the case of Sea Scouts, Ships.
FUMC currently does not sponsor any Venturing units. f you are interested in learning more about Venturing, please contact Allen Osborne via e-mail or at 972.680.2461.
For general information on the Scouting program, please contact Steve Healy via e-mail or at 972.690.1631.