It's a Great Day for Scouting!

Sometimes when you go camping with your Cubs you will find that the weather does not cooperate. You and your boys could be cold, wet, hot or or just plain worn out. You may not realize it, but this is your opportunity to reflect optimism about the experience! You can go through life whining and complaining, or you can approach life as a series of challenges which offer you the opportunity to "Do Your Best." This is why whenever one of my Cubs complains about the weather I always respond, "It's a great day for Scouting." As I think back on my own Scouting experiences, some of my most memorable campouts were held when it was raining, cold or burning hot. When you are tired and cold, you may not think this is a great experience, but you will recall how you overcame these problems and made something fun out of the experience. Believe me, when it comes time to tell tales around the campfire, your boys will recall those cold and wet days and they will become even colder and wetter ("Ah, this is nothing compared to that campout we had last year when it rained for two solid days.") Learning how to deal with adversity is an important life lesson of Scouting. Every day, no matter how cold or wet, is a "great day for Scouting."