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Troop
358
Note: Troop
358 leaders and
scouts are available to attend Webelos cross-over ceremonies to
celebrate a boy’s cross-over to Boy Scouts.
Troop
358 is an active troop that meets Mondays from
7 to 8:30 pm at its charter organization,
Shepherd of the
Hills, 7691
South University, in Centennial, Colorado. The Troop is part of the Arapahoe
District in the Denver
Area Council.
Troop
358 is open to all boys:
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who
have earned the Arrow of Light Award
-
OR
who have completed the fifth grade
-
OR
who are 11 through 17 years old
Troop
358 strives to run its program based on the three aims of scouting, which are
to build character, foster citizenship and to develop fitness, all while
focusing on a vigorous (and fun!) program of outdoor activities.
If
you and your Webelos scout are looking for a troop to join, perhaps
the most important message for you is that the Boy Scout program, which
is boy-led, is different than Cub Scouting. The concept of boy-led
may sound simple, but it can be a
major culture shock for Webelos and their families!
The boys learn by doing and also by failing.
Even second and third year parents need to hear the boy-led
message often.
What
you'll see in our program is Boy Scouts planning the weekly meetings,
the monthly outings, and the awards ceremonies. While there is
guidance from the adult leaders, some
meetings and outings look like complete chaos, but that’s okay.
Every mistake made by a scout in charge is considered a learning
experience.
As
time passes, you will be rewarded as you watch the Troop 358 Scouts transition from young boys to young men.
You will feel pride as you experience a program that is a direct
reflection of the maturing, learning, and growing process of our sons.
In
Troop 358, we ask that parents refrain from too much direct involvement
with their son’s advancement. What
we do want is for parents to provide support for their scouts at home.
We also ask for parent involvement in the areas of special
projects and troop events. Finally,
parents are always welcome to participate in our monthly camping trips
and other activities, we just ask that you don’t clean up your son’s
tent or try to take over the cooking.
Thank
you for visiting and feel free to look around. You might want to learn
more about our:
Scoutmaster
| Troop Committee | Scouts
| History
If
you'd like to visit our troop or need more information, contact our
Scoutmaster.