Join Boy Scouting
Submitted by maricopascouting on Sat, 01/09/2010 - 13:42Boy Scouting is an adventure for all boys age 6 (1st grade) to 18.
Cub Scouts is for boys from 6 to 11 years old.
Cub Scout Ranks are:
Tigers (1'st grade)
Wolves (2'nd grade)
Bears (3'rd grade)
Webelos (4'rd grade)
Boy Scouts is for boys from 11 to 18 years old.
For more information contact our leaders:
Cub Scouts
Tiger Den
Wolf Den
Bear Den
Webelos Den
Cub Scout March Committee Meeting
Submitted by maricopascouting on Sat, 03/06/2010 - 10:31Fund Raising
Sell Cups @ Walmart (Lauren to arrange)
Sell Cups @ Fry's, Basha's, Ace
May Car Wash (Ramone to check schedules)
Cup Order Deadline's, Accept orders March 20 & April 17
Summer Camp needs about $1500 by May 15
Outstanding Bills
Track, Blue & Gold
Summer Camp
May 15 Registeration deadline for $75 price
Camperships cover 75%
Session Choice 3,5,7 in that order.
Ask about registration fee
Pinewood Derby
Setup @ 8:30
Checkin @ 9:00
Race Begins 9:15
Race Finish 11:15
Awards 11:20
Cleanup by 12:00
Fall Campout Success
Submitted by maricopascouting on Tue, 10/20/2009 - 07:47The Fall Campout was a success. We endured the 35 degree temperatures at night but enjoyed the 78 degree temperatures all day.
The kids played in the woods. Ranger Chris gave a fantastic talk about the wildlife in the area. We learned to use the P-38. We ate Billy's Birthday Cake. We earned 2 belt loops. We burned the corn bread, did a craft and learned a song that my kids sang all the way home.
Here are a few pictures to remember it by.
I hope everyone had as much fun as I did. Thank you for all the help.
Pack 983 - Parents Info
Welcome to the Pack 983 Web Site! Maricopa, AZ
We are pleased to welcome you and your family to the exciting world of Scouting. We are Cub Scout Pack 983 of the Picacho Peak District in the Grand Canyon Council.
Our Pack is chartered by Knights of Columbus.
How Do I Join Cub Scouts?
Its easy!! Contact any of our leaders by phone or email to express your interest. They will give you the date, time and location of our next Pack 983 meeting. Any boy from 1st grade through 5th grade (or 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 years of age) is welcome to join Cub Scouting.
Download Applications:
Youth / Adult
Parents Welcome Letter - Pack 983 -
Download
See some of our great pictures and activities we have done! Click Here and Here
Scouting Pictures
Picasa Gallery
http://picasaweb.google.com/MaricopaScouting
Scouting Gallery
http://www.maricopascouting.org/pack983/gallery2/main.php
Scout Law and Oath
A 2005 study by Harris Interactive found that 83 percent of men who were Scouts in their youth agree that the values they learned in Scouting continue to be very important to them today. Eighty-seven percent of men who remained in Scouting five or more years attribute some of their self-confidence in their work to their Scouting experience. Half of the group say Scouting had a positive effect on their career development and advancement, and 83 percent say there have been real-life situations where having been a Scout helped them be a better leader.
As youth, Scouts are taught to live by a code of conduct exemplified in the 12 points of the Scout Law, and they continue to live by these laws in adulthood.
Boy Scout Oath
Scout Oath (or Promise)
On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake, and morally straight.
Scout Law
TRUSTWORTHY
A Scout tells the truth. He keeps his promises. Honesty is part
of his code of conduct. People can depend on him.
LOYAL
A Scout is true to his family, Scout leaders, friends, school, and
nation.
HELPFUL
A Scout is concerned about other people. He does things willingly
for others without pay or reward.
FRIENDLY
A Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts. He
seeks to understand others. He respects those with ideas and customs
other than his own.
COURTEOUS
A Scout is polite to everyone regardless of age or position. He
knows good manners make it easier for people to get along together.
KIND
A Scout understands there is strength in being gentle. He treats
others as he wants to be treated. He does not hurt or kill harmless
things without reason.
OBEDIENT
A Scout follows the rules of his family, school, and troop. He obeys
the laws of his community and country. If he thinks these rules
and laws are unfair, he tries to have them changed in an orderly
manner rather than disobey them.
CHEERFUL
A Scout looks for the bright side of things. He cheerfully does
tasks that come his way. He tries to make others happy.
THRIFTY
A Scout works to pay his way and to help others. He saves for unforeseen
needs. He protects and conserves natural resources. He carefully
uses time and property.
BRAVE
A Scout can face danger even if he is afraid. He has the courage
to stand for what he thinks is right even if others laugh at or
threaten him.
CLEAN
A Scout keeps his body and mind fit and clean. He goes around with
those who believe in living by these same ideals. He helps keep
his home and community clean.
REVERENT
A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious
duties. He respects the beliefs of others.
Scout Motto
Be Prepared
Scout Slogan
Do a Good Turn Daily
