Boy Scouts

Cub Scouts

Girl Scouts

100 YEARS OF SCOUTING IN THE U.S.

When the Boy Scouts of America was incorporated on February 8, 1910, Americans were driving Stanley Steamer automobiles, earning an average of $750 a year, and paying little more than 30 cents for a gallon of milk. The national debt was a mere billion dollars.

While all of these things seem out of place today, Scouting remains a vital organization with a mission and purpose that is more relevant today than ever before. In 2010, the Boy Scouts of America celebrated its centennial anniversary milestone with a rallying call that was heard across the nation. In 2012, the Girl Scouts of America will have their celebration.

Having served more than 100 million members since its founding, the Scouting has made a lasting and positive imprint on the fabric of the nation. Its mission – “to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law” – enables Scouting to address many issues that are important to young people and families, including health, civility, education, leadership, diversity, and service to others.

At St. John Vianney Parish and School, we have a rich tradition in Scouting. Scouting programs for boys and girls were founded for the parish in 1961.  The Scout programs are open to parish and community members.  Youth do not have to be Catholic to join the parish Scouting program, nor do they need to be members of St. John Vianney.

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Girl Scouts is for girls in kindergarten through high school.  Each Troop operates at the grade level.  Parent volunteers lead the girls through activities.  There are many levels of Girl Scouting starting with Daisies (kindergarten), Brownies (1-3 grade), Juniors (4-6 grade) and Cadettes (6-9th grade).  Many girls continue on in Scouting through high school and beyond.

Cub Scouts is for boys in first through fifth grade.  Each Den operates at the grade level as they progress from Tiger (first grade), to Wolf (second grade), Bear (third grade) and Webelo (4th and 5th grade) within the Pack.  Parent volunteers stay with their den as they progress through the years.

Boy Scouts is for boys in fifth grade and beyond.  The boys join a Troop and within the age/grade level Patrol, work together to advance individually through the ranks hopefully obtaining the highest award, Eagle Scout. St. John Vianney Troop 71 is proud to recognize over 113 boys who have earned the rank of Eagle Scout since 1961.

To learn more about Scouting at our Parish/School, click on the graphics above for the program/level.