So we're thinking of having the boys join cub scouts

Will the boys volleyball league shutting down this year we've been trying to find something both boys can do together. We haven't found much then we noticed a sign for Cub Scouts. I think this could be fun for them both. Plus the meeting are on Mondays at the school with would be perfect.

So we're going to talk to them tonight and see if they want to join. This could be fun

Nursegirl · 51-55, F

@Cigarguy Ok so here's how it works. You have a "Pack" that's the larger group of all ages. Then you have "Den"s which are the age groups broken down. A 7 and 10 year old will most likely be in different Dens, unless you have a super tiny Pack. So the whole Pack usually meet together, then break-out into Dens. The Den's work on advancements and achievements together, which is why they separate the age groups.
They typically have a bigger Pack event, maybe once a month. Like a campout. All Dens attend together, and Cubs need an adult to attend events like this with them. Adults don't have to attend weekly Den meetings, but it sure is helpful (and FUN!)
If they advance to Scouts after fifth grade, they can attend meetings and campouts without an adult partner.
And, yes, they have allowed girls into what used to be called "Boy Scouts" (including Cubs) but at the Pack level they have to have a female leader in order to allow girls.
Hope this helps.
PS. I sincerely hope you have an active Scouting community where you live. Where we live is very active in Scouting and it really made it exciting with the events they could plan.

tiltawhirl · 36-40, F

Yes!!! Do it and have them stick with it. But do keep an eye on them at camp and go with them when they are little and teach them about predators including other children because actually because I know a boy that something happened to him at camp. My son is in Boyscouts but he’s older and he’s had nothing but positive experiences and he’s almost Eagle Scout!

Confined · 56-60, M

My oldest brother was an eagle scout.
I did it for a few years becase my dad was a scout leader. Went to where they filmed Frifay the 13th. I did not want to continue onto boy scouts like my brothers did. But learned a few things about always be prepared.
Did 2 adult campouts I did well.
Best thing they can learn, emergency preparedness. First aid. Plan ahead.