Event Description

Diversity and Urban Cub Scouting: Encouraging and celebrating diversity in Cub Scout packs and dens is a significant challenge that has faced scouters from the beginning of the program, especially in urban environments removed from nature and the camp setting.  How to invite and include as many boys as possible in the life-changing opportunities your pack and den have to offer?  We will provide a case study where substantial success has been obtained, and will consider scout diversity from the standpoint of recruitment; parent and leader participation; activities to celebrate cultural heritage and awareness; and establishing a pack and den atmosphere that sees past differences to friendship, cooperation and collaboration.  We will discuss the obligation we all have as scouters to encourage diversity, the obstacles and difficulties that may be faced, and resources and opportunities that are available.