Boy Scout Troop 516 Stoughton Open House!

Adolescence is a time when high self-esteem can be critical for successfully navigating the challenges of young adulthood. This trait is built over time, through positive experiences. Scouting fosters self-esteem by placing a boy in settings where his peers and mentors are pulling for him. When boys are encouraged and complimented for their efforts, they gain a sense of value and belonging. They also experience a sense of accountability and teamwork. Each boy learns that his role is important to contributing to the total team’s outcome.

In Scouting, boys learn through the experiences of camping, hiking, building projects and community service. These experiences allow boys to grow and mature at their own pace. And, it is the results of these experiences that caused one father to say, “There are things learned in Scouting which a boy cannot readily pick up elsewhere.” It is also through these experiences that parents and sons get an opportunity to share and talk about their thoughts, feelings, goals, and values.

If your son is currently in fifth grade or older come by our Open House on Friday, March 18th at 730 pm at 103 Pleasant St in Stoughton. Scouts and adult leaders will be there for you and your son to ask questions and see all that scouting has to offer. Be sure to take advantage of this great opportunity!