SCOUTING
also see Summer God and Me Camp (1st-3rd)
and Summer God and Family Camp (4th-6th)
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 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 grade. Cub Scouting's emphasis is on quality program 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; and 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.
FUMC currently sponsors the following Cub Scout units:
Cub Scout Pack 317
Cub Scout Pack 526
Cub Scout Pack 720
Contact: Lynda McKnight, accounting@southernwindpools.com , 972-690-0839
Cub Scout Pack 893
BOY SCOUTING
A program for boys 11 through 17 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 of of Patrols.
FUMC currently sponsors the following Boy Scout Units:
Boy Scout Troop 713
Boy Scout Troop 778
Calendar
Contact: Allen Osborne, owl62fao@hisurfer.net , 972-680-2461
VARSITY SCOUTING
An active, exciting program for young men 14 through 17 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, Nchealy@aol.com , 972-690-1631
VENTURING
Venturing is for young men and young women ages 14 (and have completed the 8th 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.
If you are interested in learning more about Venturing please contact:
Allen Osborne owl62fao@hisurfer.net , 972-680-2461
For general information on the Scouting program, please contact:
Steve Healy, Nchealy@aol.com , 972-690-1631
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