Scouting for Boys and Girls
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Scouts BSA ProgramThe mission of the Scouts BSA organization is to prepare young people, both boys and girls, to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. The National BSA Council supports local councils that provide quality youth programs for character development and values-based leadership training to develop American citizens who are physically, mentally, and emotionally fit. The programs foster self-reliance, courage, resourcefulness, promotes pride in our American heritage and respect for basic rights of all people, and helps develop personal values based on religious concepts, as well as the desire and skills to help others. At a place of worship, BSA organizations are a form of youth ministry and ecumenical outreach, being composed of both parishioner and non-parishioner members. Activities include camping, outings to civic, educational, and natural locations to provide fellowship, education, and skills opportunities. Costs for many of these activities are covered through scouts’ personal participation in scout fundraising efforts, including the acclaimed STM Fish Fry and annual scout popcorn sale. Additional service hours are completed by Troop and Crew Scouts for the benefit of the community.
Contact: Brandon Vollmer, Scoutmaster at [email protected] -
Cub Scout Program
St. Thomas More’s Cub Scout program promotes the spiritual, moral, social and physical development of young boys, girls and their families. Boys and girls discover the world around them through hands-on activities, trips to places of interest, camping, and many other opportunities for physical and mental development. Cub Scouts promotes citizenship, and also duty to God, country, others, and self through community service and religious emblems programs. Emphasis is on individual development as well as teamwork, based on the Cub Scout Motto: “Do Your Best.”
Contact: Craig Meisman, Cubmaster at [email protected] -
Girls BSA Scouts Program
Girls BSA Scouts elect leaders for their troop from all ages of its membership and these scouts lead the troop for 6 months, under adult supervision. Scouts have continual opportunities to develop lifelong skills, including practical first aid, outdoor skills, leadership in the troop, and experience many trades while sharing fellowship with other girls, older, younger and peers. Fundraising opportunities enable the Scouts to help their families by earning monies to pay for scouting activities. Faith-based, this vital youth ministry enables girls to be girls while learning from adult leaders how to become women of character.
Contact: Courtney Gutierrez, Scoutmaster at [email protected] -
Venture Crews
Venture Crews assume further responsibility, researching, selecting, and scheduling events on their own, with adults present for questions and minimal assistance and supervision. While Scouts BSA emphasizes developing specific skills and earning merit badges in the course of fellowship and learning leadership, Venture Crews choose their activities solely based on the members’ preferences. Previous activities include camping, shooting, canoeing, and more.
Contact: Mark Duff, Scoutmaster at [email protected] or 513-479-4451 -
Local BSA Councils
Local BSA councils grant organizations a charter to use the Scouting Program and St. Thomas More parish is pleased to be a longstanding, successful charter organization for the three BSA program levels.
Contacts: Deacon Michael Thomas, Parish Scout Champlain at 513-753-2549
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