CT Scouts Invite Boys to Build an Adventure -- Sept. 10 'Joining Night'

Press release:

Scouting wants you! Now is the time to join the fun and excitement of America’s foremost youth program for boys—Scouting. On the evening of Sept. 10 the Cub Scouts will hold local Joining Nights throughout the state. Find your local event at ctrivers.org/Join.

Scouting is for boys in the first grade through high school. The program combines outdoor activities, sports, academics, and more in a fun and exciting program that helps families teach ideals such as honesty, good citizenship, and respect. Last year, more than 50,000 youth participated in Scouting programs across Connecticut!

At the meeting boys will have an opportunity to meet other Scouts and interested boys and participate in a game. Parents can learn more about Scouting and how Scouting can benefit their child as well as meet the local volunteers in their town. You can find your local event by visiting www.beascout.scouting.org and entering your zip code.

Families are invited too! For the first time Girl Scouts will also attend these event so that the entire family can find the community based, leadership, citizenship, and healthy lifestyle organization that will benefit their child.

For more information, please visit beascout.org or contact Brian Gorman at Brian.Gorman@Scouting.org or (860) 913-2735.

About Scouting

Beginning in the first grade, Scouting provides children with hands on experiences that engage the imagination and promote independence. The positive impact Scouting has on our youth and the opportunities Scouting provides to volunteers have a ripple effect that extends out to all parts of our communities.

The Connecticut Rivers Council is one of New England’s largest private youth-serving organizations; the Connecticut Rivers Council delivers Scouting programs that develop character, citizenship, fitness, and leadership skills to more than 26,000 youth and nearly 9,000 adult volunteers in 127 cities and towns in Connecticut. The Boy Scouts of America collaborates with hundreds of churches, school affiliated groups and other community organization that organize and operate local Scout groups.

Events in Manchester

Here are four Sept. 10 ”Joining Night” events in Vernon:

• Vernon - Center Road School
  
  
• Vernon - Lake Street School
  Meet up with leaders and scouts from Pack 221 and see what all the fun is about! We have a fun filled year planned and all we are missing is you! From hiking and camping to fishing and frog catching, to pinewood derby races to cookouts and rocket launching. Come to Lake Street School in Vernon on September 10th from 6:30 to 8:00!
  
• Vernon - Northeast School (Sep 10, 2014)
  
  
• Vernon - Talcottville Congregational Church
  Join Boy Scout Troop 11 for adventure and fun! Lots of outdoor activities and camping as well as opportunities to learn new skills and make new friends! Our regular meetings are on Sunday nights. Don’t miss out on all of the fun! Join today! Call Chris Pilkons at 860-875-4122 for more information.