Activities for Boys

We have learned that boys are more apt to share their thoughts and feelings with us while engaged in an activity -- but what to do? Here are some of the ideas that other SOS members have had.

Sea Scout Programs

from SOS memeber, Catrin H.

My son is 14 and I am a single mom. We left his father when Nick was 7. I searched everywhere for some sort of continuing contact for my son with other men and boys who are allowed to be boys. Nothing is available here in Palo Alto, CA. No mentorship programs unless you are severely at risk. What I did find was Sea Scouting -- in particular, the program in Palo Alto. Their boat is in Redwood City and called The Intrepid! Although Sea Scouting is a Boy Scout program, it is separate and run almost independently. The Intrepid is the only Sea Scout boat that has a program that includes boys as young as 12. These kids learn self-reliance, living skills, how to develop themselves, and to develop self-esteem in a hundred different ways. This boat has an incredibly dedicated group of adults affiliated with it.

Anyone who is interested, please feel free to email me at: dochasson@aol.com This program has made a big difference for my son.

Suggest an Activity:

If you would like to recommend an activity others can do with their sons, email members@supportingoursons.org .