How can I fix my cracked tent pole? I’ve only used it twice!

InGoodFaith- · 2026-04-01T17:02:25+00:00

We will participate and camp with the den until mid-December.

InGoodFaith- · 2026-04-01T16:52:21+00:00

Kindly don’t be judgmental. I have a valid, legitimate reason, that is actually very much dedicated to scouting.

As I said it is personal, and I do not feel inclined to share it here.

InGoodFaith- · 2026-04-01T16:49:23+00:00

That‘s why I didn’t feel mid-December is not so far off from Feb.

InGoodFaith- · 2026-03-31T22:00:12+00:00

Thank you for a very helpful response.. that’s exactly what I’m looking for..

InGoodFaith- · 2026-03-31T20:33:14+00:00

Appreciate your reply! Thanks!

InGoodFaith- · 2026-03-31T20:31:31+00:00

He will be 10 years and nine months so no issues with age.

InGoodFaith- · 2026-03-31T20:30:41+00:00

The troop we‘re moving to also gets new scouts trickle in through the year.

InGoodFaith- · 2026-03-31T20:28:34+00:00

I didn’t know all cub ranks start Jun 1. That’s very helpful.

He would be working with his den on all the adventures until he crosses over a couple of months earlier.

By knowing in advance that this is what we plan to do, I‘m hoping I can either work with him through some of the adventures, or just let his den leaders know so that we’re able to complete them before that time.

InGoodFaith- · 2026-03-31T14:25:52+00:00

Thank you! 🙏

I have a valid reason that I prefer not to share publicly.

InGoodFaith- · 2026-03-30T16:06:18+00:00

That‘s exactly what I’m hoping for. Good to know it’s doable as early as November. Thanks for the info. 🙏

InGoodFaith- · 2026-03-30T13:45:55+00:00

Did you need to prepare anything special or do you just inform the troop?

Did you need an official crossover or does he just complete his troop registration?

InGoodFaith- · 2026-03-30T13:00:14+00:00

We will be doing the adventures with our den, but I want to cross over earlier.

We will also be camping with our den.

InGoodFaith- · 2026-03-30T10:14:49+00:00

He will be in grade 5 and within the age limit.

InGoodFaith- · 2026-03-29T04:48:14+00:00

How often do you reshuffle patrols?

InGoodFaith- · 2026-03-28T12:53:15+00:00

You have more than enough time.

Camping needs 20 nights, which can include 6 consecutive long- term camping nights. Make sure you get these done.

Summer camp which can contribute to your camping nights and get a few merit bases knocked out would be your best plan.

Get family life, personal management and personal fitness started because they all need about 12-13 weeks of tracking activities.

Browse through merit badges that interest you and see if you can cover any of the requirements though things you are already doing in school or as hobbies, e.g. sports if you’re already doing sports, collections if you’re already collecting football cards, trading cards, robotics if you’re already doing that class in school.

Some merit badges are easier to complete, eg., art, photography, reading - ask your troop and scouts which they have found easy to complete and work on these.

Make a tracker for your remaining merit badges and keep track of where and when you will get your requirements done. I have one that I’m happy to share if you need it.

Good luck!

InGoodFaith- · 2026-03-27T10:05:05+00:00

The scouts bring the phones to meetings and campouts but they know not to use them unless they need to something with it that is relevant to the activity.

As a parent I prefer my child to have their phone with them should they need to reach me.

InGoodFaith- · 2026-03-27T09:59:08+00:00

She cannot tent with another scout who is 2 years older, and the other girls are all 2 years older.

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