Boy Scouts provides boys a structured program for building character, learning practical life skills, developing leadership, and serving the community — all grounded in strong moral values.

It’s open to parish and school families, welcoming youth from 1st grade through high school (Cub Scouts for younger boys and Boy Scouts for older).

Each parish typically sponsors its own pack or troop:

• Cub Scouts (grades K–5): Focused on family-friendly activities, learning, and fun.

• Scouts BSA Troop (ages 11–17): More advanced camping, leadership, and service projects.

Boys attend regular meetings, work on rank advancements, go on campouts, participate in service projects, and represent their parish at community events.

Weekly or bi-weekly meetings at the parish or school

Pinewood Derby races

Camping trips & hikes

Service projects for the parish or local community

Earning badges in skills, faith, and leadership

Summer camp opportunities

Special events like Scout Sunday Mass

Scouting in Catholic parishes often includes earning religious emblems (like the Light of Christ or Ad Altare Dei).

Scouts may help with parish activities, assist at Mass, or do service projects that directly benefit the parish family.

Most packs/troops hold open houses each fall.

Info is often in the parish bulletin or school newsletters.

Families can contact the parish office or the troop leader directly.

Ascension: 148 & Troop 148

St. Albert the Great: Pack 40 & Troop 40

St. Charles: Troop 813