Luke and Jack recently joined the Cub Scout Pack 306. I was in Pack 306 when I was a kid. I am really enjoying our new tradition together. We go every Wednesday to Den meetings. The boys like their den leaders, and they are being taught some valuable lessons.

There are so many institutions these days which are afraid to teach kids morality or a value system. Sports and school leave so many gaps. And I am really excited how Cub Scouts is providing some cool opportunities for them.

Their first camping trip with the Cub Scouts was at the state park near our house. The boys started by putting up the tent. They had this down pat. They got excited when their friends started showing up. Pretty soon, the party started and they went with their Dens on hikes. Jack is a Wolf. Luke is a Bear.

After their hike, they learned different things, like splitting wood properly, tying knots, plant identification, and fire safety. Then they cooked their own dinner on the fire. They learned how to clean their mess kit. And then each of their dens did a skit at the camp fire.

The three of us slept at night in our tent. And in the morning, we cooked and ate breakfast. Cleaned up the camp and went home.

Everybody pitches in. And the people are generally really nice. I am excited to be there having these experiences with my boys.