By Justin Sargent

Cub Scouting is a year-round activity, and this summer the Cub Scouts of Pack 127 and their families proved it by enjoying lots of fun adventures.

The scouts made their own boats out of 2×4 lumber, and we launched and raced them on the Yahara River during a picnic at Tenney Park. One well-crafted ship caught the wind and raced against the current; it would have made it to Lake Mendota if the locks were not there.

We tailgated and went to Scout Night at the Mallards, played at the splash-pad, visited the zoo, went fishing and hiking, and had an exciting pontoon boat ride on Lake Monona. All these events were so much fun that we’re planning to do them again next summer, along with some awesome new activities, such as summer camp.

Cub Scouting is a year-round activity, and we always have room for boys and their families to join the fun and be part of a life-building adventure. If your son is in first through fifth grade and would like to be part of the fun and adventure, please contact Scoutmaster Justin Sargent at 220-2342 or iscuba@sbcglobal.net or contact us via Facebook at “Cub Scout Pack 127 Madison WI.”

Currently we are building rockets, planning a space rocket derby, preparing for pinewood derby car building and racing, enjoying campfire cooking and desserts, celebrating the seasons with fun parties, outdoor camping and lots more. All of these activities are both fun and educational.

Following the recent clarification to the national Boy Scout Association membership policy specifically allowing individual units to establish expectations for adult membership and leadership based on the sponsoring organization’s beliefs or values, the leadership of Pack 127 affirmed our policy that we welcome families of differing faiths, race, nationality, family structure and economic status. Pack 127 has never wavered from a strong commitment to supporting scouts, parents and leaders inclusive of sexual orientation. We are excited that the national policy now better reflects the values of fairness, inclusion and tolerance. Northside scouting continues to be about offering the best possible experience to our youth to prepare them for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Pack 127, which serves the entire Northside, meets Monday nights from 6:30‒7:30 pm at the Sherman Avenue United Methodist Church, 3705 N. Sherman Ave. We hope to see you there.