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School Night to Join Scouting

School Night to Join Scouting, SNJS, as it will be referred to, is a recruiting event held at every elementary school to give the youth served by that school an opportunity to join Cub Scouts. It is a cooperative effort between our district membership teams and our pack leadership. Join Scouting Night should be a fun informative night for prospective families. The goal for the evening is to register youth in Cub Scouts.

SNJS can occur throughout the year particularly in the Spring and the Fall. SNJS should not take place on the same night as “Back to School Night", otherwise known as open house or meet the teacher night, or the monthly pack meeting.

For many parents, this is the first experience they have with Scouting, so their initial impression is crucial. If parents leave with a bad experience they may never give scouts another chance. For this reason we all need to work hard to ensure that the new families feel welcomed and informed. Remember, parents trust us with their most precious treasures- their children. We must always do our best to meet their highest expectations.

 

2015 SNJS Resources

SNJS Support Documents

SNJS Unit Playbook (interactive web version) SNJS Unit Playbook (Printable PDF)

Principal Visits and Boy Talks

Parent Orientation Guide

Parent Talent Survey

Parent Orientation Meeting Agenda/Talking Points

SNJS Sign In Sheet (word document)

Be A Scout Unit Pin/Lead Instructions

SNJS Unit Kickoff Powerpoint

School Night to Join Scouting Guide 2015

BSA Support Articles

Understanding Cub Scout Parents 

Inside the Mind of a Cub Scout 

Mom’s Honor: Scouting Fortifies Son Who Has Autism

How Joining Scouting Boosted Her Son’s Confidence and Stopped Bullying

Mom Shares 5 Reasons to Get Kids into Scouting

Mom Shares 9 Reasons to Get Your Son Involved in Boy Scouts ASAP!

Social Media Support

Social Media Playbook

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