I dread the day

[jay santos]

Originally Posted by bluegoose

I just so happened to have my handbook with me at work today. It says (paraphrased because I type so slowly):

- They are allowed 3 - one night campouts per year.
- "Fathers are invited and encouraged to participate in the overnight camping experiences with their sons and with boys whose fathers cannot attend. All overnight camps must include at least two adults."
- They should not go on the same campouts as the older scouts.

I actually thought it said, as creekster mentioned, that dads are required to attend. But its clearly just recommended, not required. Our ward has done it both ways, depending on who's in charge.

This is what I meant by "a" parent--simply two deep leadership. This is the way the last three wards I've been in have done it over the past 10 years. All of these wards were pretty strict on keeping guidelines like this. I doubt they would blow the rule off.

[SeattleUte]

Originally Posted by creekster

WHat if SU's kids really dig monster truck rallies and deep fried oreos?

We won't know till next Spring. See ya. I'm on the Bainbrifge ferry to visit my older kids. I'll take my 7 year old boy to martial arts. Not really my cup of tea, but hey...

[bluegoose]

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

This is not what the handbook I have read says. Either you or I have an outdated version.

Could be. This is from the 1997 version. I wouldn't be surprised if there was a new edition since then. Like I said, I thought the policy required dads to be there. So either I was mistaken or I have an old copy of the manual with me.

[Jeff Lebowski]

Originally Posted by bluegoose

Could be. This is from the 1997 version. I wouldn't be surprised if there was a new edition since then. Like I said, I thought the policy required dads to be there. So either I was mistaken or I have an old copy of the manual with me.

I am guessing you folks are confusing Cub scouts with Boy scouts. Cub scouts are only allowed on campouts if a father attends.

[bluegoose]

Originally Posted by Jeff Lebowski

I am guessing you folks are confusing Cub scouts with Boy scouts. Cub scouts are only allowed on campouts if a father attends.

The handbook says there are to be no scout sponsored overnighters for 8,9 and 10 year old scouts.

In my mind, it was very clear that it was 11 year old scouts that had to have a dad present, but apparently not.

Not to say I'm not confused on a multitude of others things, though.

[creekster]

Originally Posted by bluegoose

The handbook says there are to be no scout sponsored overnighters for 8,9 and 10 year old scouts.

In my mind, it was very clear that it was 11 year old scouts that had to have a dad present, but apparently not.

Not to say I'm not confused on a multitude of others things, though.

I would have echoed this conlcusion with great confidence but now I will reserve until I have a chance to see the handbook itself.

[RC Vikings]

Go out and buy the best sleeping bag and air mattress available and then take a bunch of NyQuil before bed. This will take care of the night and the day stuff ends up being great one on one with your son.

[K-dog]

Originally Posted by RC Vikings

Go out and buy the best sleeping bag and air mattress available and then take a bunch of NyQuil before bed. This will take care of the night and the day stuff ends up being great one on one with your son.

That sounds like great advice.

[MikeWaters]

Better yet, don't bring a sleeping bag. Bring sheets and quilts. There is no reason to bring a sleeping bag, other than ease and convenience, if you are using an air mattress.

[K-dog]

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

Better yet, don't bring a sleeping bag. Bring sheets and quilts. There is no reason to bring a sleeping bag, other than ease and convenience, if you are using an air mattress.

Do they make big sleeping bags? I hate that sleeping bags only come to my chest.