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Swing! – STEM Award for Cub Scouts (Engineering) Posted in ScienceSTEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. . The engineering Nova STEM award for Cub Scouts is called Swing explores levers Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Scouting [ This is a content summary only.
Arrow of Light Requirements – Camping Posted in CampingOutdoor RecreationI received this question from a reader: Hello, Is camping over night with a boy scout troop, a "must" for Webelos for the Arrow of Light badge? If they just participate in Boy scout led activities during the day, is...
Silly question. Who couldn't use some extra help corralling a bunch of rowdy Cub Scouts? Say hello to your new best friend: the Cub Scout Den Chief . This older Boy Scout, Varsity Scout or Venturer co-leads weekly den meetings, assists at pack meetings and meets regularly with adults to find out when and where he…
Do any of you remember playing the game Pick Up Sticks where you dropped a handful of sticks on the table then tried to pick them up one at a time without disturbing the rest? This activity was inspired by that game! It will help the boys learn or review the Cub Scout Law of
I feel like I've hit the jackpot! I found a copy of the Cub Scout Leader How To Book online in a pdf format! I have a printed version that I purchased a few years ago, but it's in the bookcase upstairs–not very convenient. It's great to have an electronic version of it. For those
Cub Scout Parents Sometimes I write decent posts to this blog that some people find helpful. Sometimes I like to steer you to other Scouting blogs that have already wrote posts that you may find helpful. This is one of them.
A few weeks ago I went to Wood Badge again. This was my third time being on staff and this time I had an easy job--Assistant Scoutmaster over Troop Guides. The best part of this year's course was that my wife got to go with me.
You know me, I love a good comic strip that includes a Scouting theme to it. I recently came across one in Pinterest (yeah, what can I say?) that made me chuckle a bit. It was a panel from the The Brilliant Mind of Edison Lee comic, probably from July.
This is the time of year when many packs welcome new Cub Scouts and new leaders. Returning Scouts and leaders are tackling a new rank. Most of us are in planning mode, and we're scouring the internet for good ideas. At Cub Scout Ideas, we have many articles that will be helpful to leaders–both
When we started our scouting adventure, I struggled and struggled with getting the beads on the Tiger Cub Scout Immediate Recognition emblem. My husband (the engineer in our family) had some fancy way, but I could never figure out how to do it. Then today, I found the most awesome video on Pinterest. This I
To help get our new Tiger den leader off to a good start, I led the first Tiger den meeting this year. Boy, it brought back memories! Little guys wanting to know if they were having snacks and what they were having for snack. Tigers asking if it was time to go home even though
Where do you go find answers to Cub Leader questions? During the years I spent as a Cubmaster and Webelos Den Leader formal training sessions helped , but the most valuable advice I received at the time came from those long talks in the parking lot with folks who had been there and done that.
Don't you just love those cute little Tigers? They are adorable! But then you try to teach them the Cub Scout Bobcat requirements. Between the boys asking when they're going home and if they're getting a snack, it's hard to keep their attention! We do have to remember they're first graders, so it's up to
Do you need a quick game to get the boys moving? Have they sat just a little too long and need to stretch? Do you need a simple Cub Scout gathering activity? Just whip out an empty can and some dried beans so the boys can play Beans in a Can! These are items that
Cub Scout packs are making plans to get their programs going for the next year of fun and excitement. Join Scouting nights are getting scheduled and all the recruiting materials are being updated. But Scouting's raw material is membership, for …
There is a discussion on Scout Nation, about a Cubmaster crossing over with his son and there not being a replacement…nobody is stepping up to assume the role. On the same note, the CC, an ACM and the treasurer are all crossing over at the same time.
Authentic, gritty, visceral. That's how I describe three new videos released today by the Boy Scouts of America. They're yours to view, download for offline viewing , share and use as you see fit. Each gives a compelling picture of what effect Cub Scouting and Boy Scouting can have on local communities like yours.
Not sure where to start? Go to www.bsauniforms.org Scout moms – let us know you're out there! Tell us how you made the entry into Scouting work for you and your family. Scout mom Lynda Harris had this to say: "When my son became a Cub Scout many years ago and I found myself standing in…
During my last post "The Promise: What Do Cub Scouts Want From Scouting?" I discussed a couple of key things, which include Cub Scouting is an OUTDOOR activity NOT an INDOOR activity. I just have to repeat that in case you misunderstood me...........Cub Scouting is an OUTDOOR activity NOT an INDOOR activity.
Finding Webelos Craftsman ideas can be challenging–especially for the non-wood useful projects. Not long ago, our Webelos den made a chess set from nuts and bolts as part of the Craftsman Activity Badge. It was one of the four non-wood useful items that the boys need to make. I wanted a chess board to go
Cub Scouting is supposed to be "fun", "exciting", "vigorous", and most importantly "outside". Why is "being outside" the most important element of Cub Scouting? It is the most important element because Scouting is deliberately designed to happen outside. But this "outside element" of Scouting is ignored on a frequent basis for many different excuses.
Those of us who are already involved in Cub Scouts know how much fun it can be for the boys, but if a boy has never been exposed to Scouting, we need to have some good Cub Scout recruitment ideas. Many packs hold a recruiting event just after school starts in the fall. It may
Family vacation, tons of free time and absolutely no homework. The very conditions that make summer a Cub Scout-age boy's favorite season can wreak havoc on a Cub Scout pack. Some packs, frustrated with the difficulty of aligning family schedules in June, July and August, simply give up and take summers off.
The Boy Scouts of America has training courses that are required for leaders and parents who work with the boys on a regular basis. Most councils or districts hold face-to-face sessions so that volunteers can get the required training. However, many people opt to take the courses online. It's convenient and can be done on
Like all of us, Todd Skiles was overcome with grief when he heard about the school shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in December. But when news broke that two of the young victims were Tiger Cubs , Skiles and the Sea Scouts of Ship 100 in Gainesville, Va., wanted to find a way to honor…
A word of caution about the requirements for the Bear Cub Scout rank… There are 24 Bear Cub Scout requirements listed in the Bear handbook. They are divided into four categories: God, Country, Family and Self. Bear Cubs must complete 12 of these requirements–one activity from the God category, three from the Country category, four
Wolf Cub Scout requirement 8A is "Study the Food Guide Pyramid. Name some foods from each of the food groups shown in the pyramid." It would be easy to just talk to the boys about it, but it's even better to make an active game for the food pyramid activity. When I was researching the
Recently, one of our readers asked for suggestions on how to get Cub Scout parents more involved in helping. That is something that many packs struggle with. How do we get parents to help out so that the burden isn't all on the den leaders or committee members? We all are busy, but I'm a
Cub Scouts love patches! And there are many opportunities to earn them. When our Cubs participate in activities such as the annual popcorn sale, the Memorial Day flag placement or the Scouting for Food drive, they get a new patch. Scouting anniversary events and camporees have patches for the attendees. The boys who go to
A couple of years ago, I made these Cub Scout magnets to recognize the volunteers at our Cub Scout day camp. It was quick and easy to make over 50 of these. I love to shop at our Goodwill Outlet Store (yes, a Goodwill outlet!), and at some point in the past, I found a
When I first saw this chess set made from nuts and bolts online, I thought it was the coolest thing ever! I knew I wanted to use it as a Webelos Craftsman project to fulfill the non-wood useful items requirement. The problem was that the sets got very expensive very quickly. Some of the sets
Last week, I told you about some great Cub Scout scrapbook products that I had found. Today, I want to share some information and ideas that I discovered while researching Cub Scout scrapbook ideas. Resources: Although it's old, Scouting Magazine published an article about scrapbooking your Scouting memories that you might find helpful. Jeri Sullivan
Cub Scout patch placement can be very confusing. Updated for the 2015 Cub Scout program, find out where to put all those patches.
Enjoy the smile game as a fun Cub Scout Gathering activity!
When I was looking at Pinterest recently, I saw several neat Cub Scout scrapbook layouts especially on this Pinterest board . Since I loved the ideas that I saw, I looked online and found some great products that you might be interested in.
BSA Arrow of Light Den Meeting Plan 7 – Readyman Posted in Be PreparedThis Webelos den meeting idea from the Arrow of Light series of Webelos den meeting plans covers part of Readyman Activity Badge. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Scouting [ This is a content summary only.
You’ve probably wondered what your Pack Committee does . You know you have a Cubmaster, and you assume that he or she is in charge of the pack. I think of the Cubmaster as the “face” of the pack . He or she interacts with the Scouts and runs the pack meetings.
Do you ever feel like a broken record when you’re talking to your sons? You know, “use your napkin, not your shirt.” Maybe when they start dating we’ll see a change… While the Cub Scouts Good Manners Belt Loop and Earning Your Stripes have been retired, the Scout Law reminds us that a Scout is…
BSA Tiger Supplemental Den Meeting Plan M – Family Mobile Posted in CultureFamilyBSA provides a set of Tiger den meeting plans for Cub Scout den leaders. There are 16 basic Tiger den meeting plans and then some additional supplemental Tiger den meeting ideas.
In this corner, we have modern-day Scouting, where technology enhances the delivery of the program in ways never thought possible. In the other corner, it's traditional Scouting, that rare respite from a young person's screen-based life one weekend each month.
Pack Meeting Ideas Posted in A Game with a PurposeIt's important not to keep repeating the same meetings with Cub Scouts over and over again. By the time they reach the end of their Cub Scouting career they will have been in your pack for over four years.
KidVentures: 50 Outdoor Experiences of Childhood Discovery" gives you some great ways to spend the summer with your kids.
The Silver Buffalo Award recognizes leaders whose service to youth is broad-reaching-whether it's the creation of exciting new programs, the organization of high-magnitude events, or bringing Scouting to under-served youth. The award is Scouting's highest honor, and this year's class joins previous recipients such as Bill Gates, Robert Baden-Powell, Bob Hope, William Hillcourt, and many…
(The following article was written by Nathan Blommel, an alumni of Melrose Boy Scout Troop 68. Nathan was a Boy Scout from 1988 to 1993. He has earned the Life Rank. This is the first of a series of guest articles written by former members of Troop 68.)
To quote the nursery rhyme, “how does your garden grow?” Some families have wonderful vegetable gardens, others have beautifully landscaped lawns and some have fabulous window boxes full of fragrant flowers . Use the summer gardening season to introduce your Cub Scout to gardening in some fashion.
An inspirational Cub Scout from Norfolk has been recognised for his bravery.
I saw this video posted on Scouter Adam’s blog, and I had to share it. It’s a recruitment video from the Coronado Area Council in Kansas. On YouTube, they describe the video this way: A fun video that reminds parents that if getting your son prepared for life is important to you then making time…
Want proof as to how passionate Scout volunteers are about the Boy Scouts of America? Just look at my inbox. Last week, I provided answers to eight frequently asked questions , and at the end of the post, I provided information on how to ask your own Scouting-related question.
If you only listen to one CubCast this year (although we hope you catch them all), make this the one. Hilda Blaine, a five-year Cub Scout volunteer extraordinaire with the Grand Canyon Council in Phoenix, Arizona, chats with us about everything you need to plan your Cub Scout year and how it will make your…
BSA Wolf Supplemental Den Meeting Plan H – Even More Spare Time Fun Posted in Outdoor RecreationBSA provides Wolf den meeting plans for Cub Scout den leaders. In this den meeting plan Wolf Cub Scouts build and fly kites. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in...
