Benefits of Scouting

Seneca District

Access to an active, exciting fun-filled, and adventuresome program
Authorization to wear a uniform with pride
Ability to participate in vast number of programs to gain awards for their performance
Use of council camps and day camps
Use of National high adventure bases
Participation in international, national and regional events
Opportunities for Leadership training

The Boy Scouts of America is the nation's foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training. In the future Scouting will continue to:

Offer young people responsible fun an adventure;
Instill in young people lifetime values and develop in them ethical character as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law;
Train young people in citizenship, service, and leadership
Serve America's communities and families with its quality, values-based program.

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is 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.

Scout Oath

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.

What is Cub Scouting?

Cub Scouting means "doing." Boys have lots to do as Cub Scouts—crafts, games, sports, songs, stories, and puzzles, to name a few. Much of the fun happens right in the den and pack. The den usually meets every week, and the pack meets once a month. At den meetings and pack meetings, Cub Scouts do different things appropriate to their ages, for fun and learning.

Cub Scouts also go to events like the annual Blue and Gold banquet and contests such as the Pinewood Derby. They go on field trips. They go camping and have other kinds of outdoor adventures. They take part in community events.

Achievement

While boys are having fun, they’ll also be earning badges and awards. Working on projects with parents or other adults, everyone will feel good about what Cub Scouts accomplish.

When boys earn an award in Cub Scouting, they learn new skills. Cub Scouts also get to use their new skills and knowledge in projects and demonstrations. Boys show what they have learned as a Cub Scout.

Cub Scouting Has a Purpose

There is a reason for everything boys do in Cub Scouting. Apart from the fun and excitement, the aim of Cub Scouting is to help boys grow into good citizens who are strong in character and personally fit. This is why we say that Cub Scouting is fun with a purpose.

Internet Re-chartering

Here’s how it works.

The Seneca District has an Internet Re-chartering page with instructions and a link to the software. The unit receives its charter renewal packet as usual, only now the packet includes information for Internet Re-chartering, including an access code especially for the unit. The unit selects an adult to complete the online process. This renewal processor uses the access code to log onto the Internet Re-chartering Web site, selecting to start the process with current ScoutNET data or data from unit-management software. At any time, the renewal processor can suspend the electronic re-chartering process and return later to the last completed screen.

The system lets you enter new members, renew current members, and update information for any registrant. When completed, the new unit roster is submitted to ScoutNET and a Unit Charter Renewal Report Package is printed. This package includes the unit charter application. Acquire the signatures for the application and send it, the rest of the package, any new youth and adult applications, and all fees to the council.

There’s a link to the Internet Re-chartering tutorial and help on the Internet Rechartering page. Check it out—we think you’ll like the design. All BSA policies are enforced throughout the system, so what you enter is sure to meet all requirements.

If you have any questions or comments, contact the Council office and we’ll be glad to help you out.