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The dens/packs/troops are only as good as the people involved. Some dens/packs, like GS9's, are really good. They have a lot of stuff going on, with a wide variety to interest all. GS & I have done some short skits at den meetings that the kids really love, but not too many others do them.
Our den's had kids with a variety of abilities - GS & one of his buddies are GT, some are a bit challenged academically; some of the boys are very athletic, some not; one previous member was autistic but verbal. He was the hardest one for the adults but the kids during that year didn't mind.

I think our den & pack is sensitive & caring enough they'd include any kid, regardless of physical ability.

GS9 is a Webelo I this year. He has his heart set on becoming an Eagle Scout eventually.

A link where you'll find good info, Ask Andy . In case you have leaders saying things that don't sound like what you understand about scouts, Ask Andy is full of information. Scouts are supposed to encourage the boys to achieve to the best of their ability, not hold anyone back or demand impossible goals to be met.
When a Cub works on their beltloops and then the pin they get a lot of in-depth experience.

I bookmarked that for future use, OHG. DS7 is joining his first scout troop this fall. Thanks for the link!