Scouting BSA of America

 

The Catholic Church charters scouting organization to support our youth and encourages families to participate in these valuable character development programs. Troop 728 and Pack 728 have been part of BSA Council Ten for 60+ years and are boys and girls from St. Joseph, St. Paul the Apostle and the Richardson community. For information on the appropriate age for each program, and to get started please consult the information listed below.

CUB SCOUTS

Cub Scouts is a family centered program, designed to meet the needs of boys and girls grades K through 5th grades. Through fun and challenging activities, Cub Scouts is designed to promote duty to God, family and community while encouraging education, character and physical development. Children have the opportunity to earn adventure loops, pins and patches for completing achievements toward their rank advancement.

Scouts BSA

Boy Scouts is a leadership and character development program for boys and girls age 11 through 17. Through the Patrol Method and EDGE Method (Explain, Demonstrate, Guide and Enable) youth learn valuable leadership skills. Children develop confidence and personal values based on the Scout Oath and Scout Law. These values include: doing your best, duty to God and country, helping others, being trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent. Children have the opportunity to gain knowledge by studying 122 Merit Badge topics from Astronomy to Zoology along with seven rank advancements including the coveted Eagle Rank which teaches project management skills.

Venture Scouts

Venture Scouts is program for boys and girls ages 14-21 which focuses on Adventure, Leadership development, Personal Growth, Service, Communication and Responsibility. 

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