Boy Scouts of America

Kingswood is proud to sponsor four units of the Boy Scouts of America: Cub Scout Pack 477, Boy Scout Troop 477, Venture Crew 477 and Sea Scout Ship 477

Kingswood’s Cub Scout Pack 477 conducts monthly meetings where the individual Dens meet as a group in the church’s Fellowship Hall.  Since 1930, the Boy Scouts of America has helped younger boys through Cub Scouting. It is a year-round family program designed for boys who are in the first grade through fifth grade (or 7, 8, 9, and 10 years of age).

The 10 purposes of Cub Scouting are:

1. Character Development
2. Spiritual Growth
3. Good Citizenship
4. Sportsmanship and Fitness
5. Family Understanding
6. Respectful Relationships
7. Personal Achievement
8. Friendly Service
9. Fun and Adventure
10. Preparation for Boy Scouts

Boy Scout Troop 477 meets every Thursday from 7:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. in the Scout Hut located on the church grounds.  Scouting has been described as a game with a purpose. The game is fun and adventure in the outdoors. The purpose is to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Scouting offers adventures young people enjoy, teaches them lifetime values and skills, and introduces them to leadership.

To learn more about Kingswood’s Boy Scout Troop 477, please log on to their Web site at www.kingswoodumc.org/troop477.

Venture Crew and Sea Scout Ship 477 are both co-ed units of the BSA for ages 14 through 20. The Venture Crew focuses on high adventure outdoor activities and the Sea Scout Ship is active "on the water"! Contact the church office for more information about these programs.

Contact Kingswood's Scouting Coordinator, Mark Botsch mark.botsch@verizonbusiness.com for more information about meeting times and contact information for Kingswood's Boy Scouting programs.