Adaptive Recreational Services has partnered up with Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America to bring some fun opportunities to ARS participants.  It turns out that a lot of the fun things that we ALREADY do are also things that can earn merit badges and belt loops with Scouts!  Beyond that, there is also more to learn, do, and explore!

The Boy Scouts’ motto is “Do Your Best”.  ARS likes that a lot.  We all want to try to do our best!  With this in mind, some of the Scout activities are going to be adapted for our group so that we can also earn awards.  The second Tuesday of each month will now be slated for Scout Night.  Anyone can come to these nights.  Rob Swanson, District Executive for Boy Scouts of America, will plan a monthly topic.

Those who register to be Scouts can earn badges/belt loops/etc. Registration must be completed at the ARS office during office hours.  Anyone can be a Boy Scout, even females ages 18 and over.  Females under 18 can sign up to be a Girl Scout.  There is a simple registration packet that will be kept at the office.  A guardian will need to sign it.  There is an annual fee, but Boy Scouts are looking to find funding to support our group.

This is a great opportunity for Adaptive Recreational Services participants to learn and grow.  We hope that you sign up to be a Scout.  If you don’t sign up you can still participate in all of the ARS events, but you will not earn a badge.

As a Scout, you can then also participate in Boy Scout activities beyond what ARS has planned!  You will also have insurance through Scouts as well.  What a great benefit!  More information on insurance is available when requested.

Please feel free to contact Cat at the ARS office with any questions or concerns.

Thank you!