Scouting
Westwood is the proud home to Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts.
We host a Boy Scout troop, as well as a Cub Scout pack. Both of these groups offer constructive events and activities to help children and youth learn and grow as people.
Boy Scout Troop 204
Boy Scout Troop 204 meets on Monday nights at 7:00 pm at Westwood Baptist Church. They are a member of the Cardinal District of the Occoneechee Council of the Boy Scouts of America. They are also members of the Netami Chapter of Lodge 104 of the Southern Region of the Order of the Arrow. More info is available at troop204cary.org
The three aims of scouting are to build character, foster citizenship and to develop fitness. It is the mission of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) to serve others by helping to instill values in young people, and in other ways to prepare them to make ethical choices over their lifetime in achieving their full potential. The values they strive to instill are found in the Boy Scout Oath and Law.
Well over one hundred and fifty scouts have earned the rank of Eagle since the troop was formed in 1974. They continue to live out the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives while being leaders in their profession, church and community. In addition, they continue to “give back to scouting more than they received.” They are proud of the example Eagle Scouts continue to set for those that follow them.
Cub Scout Pack 201
Cub Scout Pack 201 also calls Westwood home. They meet on Monday Nights 7-8pm. They are a part of the Cardinal District of the Occoneechee Council of the Boy Scouts of America. They accept both boys & girls in K-5th grades. You can check www.carypack201.com for schedule & additional info. Cub Scouts are designed to provide hands-on learning and achievement that puts kids in the middle of the action and prepares them for today – and for life.
Girl Scout Troop 792
Girl Scout Troop 792 meets on Thursday nights from 6:30 to 7:30 pm once a month. It is the newest addition to Westwood’s scouting family. It is a part of the North Carolina Coastal Pines Council. They describe Girl Scouts as a place where “you’ll always have something to look forward to! You’ll get together with your friends to play games and sing songs; go on field trips to museums and nature centers; and explore the outdoors. Earn badges as you learn to do all kinds of fun things—like paint pictures, camp out, make jewelry, go geocaching, create inventions, conduct science experiments, plant gardens, and oh, so much more…. you’ll find yourself counting the days until your troop meeting starts—and the fun continues!”