Listen "My Scout Son’s First Cub Camp Anxiety – What Leaders Can Learn"
Episode Synopsis
👉 We’ve all supported nervous Cubs before—but what happens when it’s your own child who doesn’t want to camp?As a Scout Leader, I’ve supported countless young people through their first-time camp anxieties. But when my son asked to stay in my tent instead of with his Cub pack at our district camp, I suddenly found myself facing a dilemma I never expected.In this Podcast, I share:-My son’s struggle with first Cub camp anxiety-The Internal battle of being both a parent and a leader-Practical strategies for helping anxious Cubs and Scouts-How leaders can balance comfort, independence, and growthWhether you’re a Scout Leader, parent, or both, this video will give you real-life insight into handling camping nerves with compassion and flexibility.👉 Have you faced a similar situation with your Scouts? What would you do? Share your thoughts in the comments!#Scouts #CubCamp #ScoutingTips
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