Lone Scout program for boys 6-18

Hi all,


The Boy Scout of America has a program called Lone Scout. It is similar to
the Juliette program offered by the Girl Scouts. It's intention is to serve
youth who cannot -- for certain reasons -- meet with a traditional unit. Let's
say for a boy in Out-In-The-Sticks, Wyoming, or one having a disability which
would prevent attendance, or (and this is a nice "technicality"),
homeschooled youth.
All that is required is registration with the local BSA Council office and
the fee is $10.00 per year. A uniform is not necessary, but may be desirable if
the boy wants to attend District functions. There is a special neckerchief
and badges for Lone Scouts. A parent or other adult registers to become the
boy's "Friend and Counselor." For boys 6-11, the Cub Scouting program is
offered, and youth 12-18 would be Boy Scouts.
There are no formal meetings, and the Friend and Counselor helps the boy
achieve all rank and activity requirements.
It's a program for those who want to instill the values of Scouting, without
the more-traditional Pack or Troop structure. Boys are allowed to
participate in District activities, such as Camporees and the Pinewood Derby.
There are some requirements within the Cub Scouts that "require" a
presentation to a den or pack, and the Friend and Counselor can do these. However, I
can provide information as to Lone Scout-friendly packs, which will allow the
Lone Scout to make these presentation and participate in pack activities.
If enough Lone Scouts are registered, perhaps we homeschoolers could provide
the "presentation" part of the requirements at one of our homes on, say, a
quarterly basis. We would certainly be open to hosting such a meeting in our
home
There are about 400 Lone Scouts worldwide. I'd like to see more! If a
traditional Pack or Troop sounds good, I can give you information about one near
you as well.
Please e-mail any comments or inquiries off-board, please.

Dave Pye
modelbldr1@aol.com