Lisa Bass
With school restarting this month for children ages five to 18, families will be seeking a balance of academics and extracurricular activities.
Cub Scouts offer year-round adventures to build character and citizenship.
Parents may be interested in organizations that develop academic skills, self-confidence, ethics, leadership and citizenship skills that will influence student success well into adult lives.
Sports build teamwork, commitment to common goals and problem-solving skills and bolster physical fitness. From the variety of sports available, students can achieve a positive attitude and healthy manner that builds self-confidence.
Scouting has a value to students whether they participate in or have no interest in sports. Scouting offers a balance of life enriching activities.
All Girl Scout, Cub Scout and Boy Scout units offer flexible scheduling options for families of girls and boys.
Parents and students can learn more by attending one of the many Scout Nights in the New River Valley.
Girl Scouts is full of inspiration, confidence, and new experiences.
Girl Scouts:
August 20 – 6:30 PM at the Best Western Radford Inn (1501 Tyler Ave.)
August 21 – 6:30 p.m. at Gilbert Linkous Elementary School
August 22 – 6:30 p.m. at Falling Branch Elementary School
Cub Scouts:
Augusts 28 – 7:00 p.m. at Gilbert Linkous, Prices Fork, Margaret Beeks and Christiansburg Elementary Schools
August 30 – 7:00 p.m. at McHarg, Auburn, Kipps, Falling Branch and Eastern Montgomery Elementary Schools and Blacksburg United Methodist Church
September 5th – 7:00 PM at Riverlawn Elementary School
Girls and boys unable to attend one of these meetings can still find a unit by visiting a www.JoinGirlScouts.org or www.BeAScout.org
