Cub Scout Pack 18 is making preparations for another exciting year of fun and adventure for boys entering the first grade through the fifth grade. 

Activities will include:  overnight camping, a fishing derby, pinewood derby races, a rain gutter regatta and summer day camp.  In addition, weekly den meetings will provide each child the opportunity to earn advancement toward various ranks.

If you want more information or an application to begin your Scouting adventure, please contact me. 

– Greg Downum , Cubmaster

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During the past year Scouts from Troop 18 participated in Camporees at the Crater of Diamonds and Petit Jean State Parks , caught their limit of rainbow trout fishing on the Little Missouri River, and spent the day canoeing on the Caddo River. 

In addition, during weekly Troop meetings the Boy Scouts learned about their ancestors, how to make plumbing repairs, and about coins of the past century, while earning Merit Badges. Troop 18 prides itself in its award-winning Dutch Oven cooking skills. The Scouts added several new dishes to their menu this year.

Scouts from Troop 18 participated in two summer High Adventure trips this year.  One group spent a week sailing and Snorkeling in the Florida Keys, while others backpacked in the Santa de Christo Mountains in northern New Mexico.

As of September of 2006, 30 young men from Troop 18 have earned the rank of “Eagle Scout.”

Troop 18 has another exciting year planned for 2006 – 2007, culminating in another High Adventure canoeing trip to Canada.   If you'd like to learn how to become involved, let me know.  

To learn more about our council, go to http://www.desotoareacouncil.org.

For information about the the national council, go to www.scouting.org.