Topic
Pack meetings, den adventures, pinewood derbies and blue and gold banquets. Den leaders and Cubmasters swapped ideas for keeping younger Scouts busy, happy and learning.
2,128 posts · 2006–2020
Showing 1–50 of 198 posts
It's been a busy year. Here's a list recapping all of our events and links to the ones I've posted about. Date, Unit, Event, Category 1/10, Pack 700, Pinewood Derby, event 1/17, Troop 117, Rocknasium trip, Campout 1/23, Pack 700, Webelos Bridging, event 1/24-1/25, Troop 117, OKPIK, training 1/31, Troop 117, Eagle COH, Troop Meeting…
If you’re not sure what to expect at your first Scouting event as a parent, prepare to be as excited as your son will be when you both discover what the Boy Scouts of America has to offer. Emily, creator of the Busy Mommy blog, discovered her own Scouting enthusiasm when she and her youngest…
I am currently serving as the cubmaster of Melrose Pack 68. I am into my second year of holding this position. While it was not a position I was looking for when I joined the Cub Scout pack committee, I have been having fun.
Melrose Cub Scout Pack 68 currently has 18 members from Tiger Cubs through Webelos Scouts. The pack committee has been doing a great job of finding things to keep the Scouts interested in Scouting and things that are fun to do.
The committee of Melrose Cub Scout Pack 68 would like to see the Scouts earn the Journey To Excellence patch for 2015 so they have been coming up with service projects for the boys. In June the pack did a cleanup project in the city park, picking up trash along the pond and softball field.
Hosting a Cub Scout gift exchange for the holidays? Then check out this fun story that doubles as a game. The Cub Scouts will love it!
Want to make this next Pinewood Derby the best one yet? I've got you covered with these 10 Pinewood Derby planning tips.
15 awesome Star Wars-themed pinewood derby cars built by Boys’ Life readers … Jump into hyperspace with these 15 awesome Star Wars-themed pinewood derby cars built by Boys' Life readers. View On WordPress
Who's more nervous about that first night sleeping in a tent: the Cub Scouts or their moms or dads? In some of our Scouting families, the answer is both.
This summer, a Cub Scout Pack in the Sam Houston Area Council hosted a back-to-school event and invited local parents to bring their sons for an afternoon of regatta-themed adventure. Rachel, a mom blogger and creator of A Southern Fairytale , was not quite sure what to expect when she and her son arrived at the…
Another part of the pack meeting the den ran last week was singing the "12 Days of Scoutmas." Several weeks ago, I spent a good part of a den meeting working with the Webelos in the den to plan the agenda for the pack meeting.
Lorraine sent in this question: What type of shirt do female den leaders wear? (yellow or tan)I want to get a shirt to wear so my Webelo Scouts understand and take pride in the uniform. (lead by example) I never had a shirt before, we are Webelo 1.
Are you looking for a Cub Scout flag ceremony that will be easy for the Scouts to remember? Check out this Five Finger Flag Ceremony--perfect for the boys!
Whenever my Webelos sells Cub Scout popcorn, he writes thank you notes. We tape them to the product to make it easier to deliver. Find out how!
I heard from a pack committee chair, who asked me: Our unit commissioner was helping me with our charter renewal and suggested that we register one of our den leaders as an assistant Cubmaster instead. He could still function as den leader, but it would make our Journey to Excellence numbers better. We'd get another
Webelos Scout Jake Nimark will become a legend in the lunchroom thanks to NASCAR driver and BSA supporter Scott Lagasse Jr., who dropped Jake off at school.
Stocking stuffers for boys are so hard to fine. I need inexpensive, but useful. Check out 10 Cub Scout stocking stuffers under $10!
Julia asked this question: I have a question about some of the new program requirements. I'm the leader of a Bear den and have the following issue. We had our "Cub Scout Carnival" at the beginning of the year and all of our 6 scouts planned and executed it – it was a lot of fun…
Don't start building your Pinewood Derby car until you've read this FREE "How to Make the Best Pinewood Derby Car Ever" guide!
Cricut® now has officially licensed Cub Scout and Boy Scout images. Embellish your Cub Scout's scrapbook or make party favors and decorations!
Our Cub Scout Popcorn Sale was wildly successful this year! Read about the sale and the factors that we believe made it great.
The Wolf adventure, Germs Alive! has an error in the handbook. The fake mucus recipe has incorrect amounts for the ingredients. Find the correct one here.
If you're a den leader, you realize that successful den meetings are planned in advance and have a variety of activities for the boys. The new Adventure program puts everything together so you don't have to try to figure out for yourself how to run your den meetings. The goal is engagement, with advancement as
Wondering how the old Webelos requirements compare to the new ones? Get your copy of a spreadsheet that shows you exactly that!
One of my hobbies (other than Scouting) is hiking in state and national parks. I’m sure a lot of you also are big fans of the great opportunities provided by these facilities. If you’ve never experienced a sunrise at Bryce Canyon National Park, the afternoon sun on the granite walls of Zion National Park or…
________________________________________ Hi Andy, While I know that the Camping and Service logs in the back of the Scout Handbook are great tools to use in keeping track of these activities, is the use of these mandatory, or is this in the realm of "adding to requirements"?
Get your copy of the updated Cub Scout requirements. They have been updated as of August 2015.
It’s no secret that Scouting places a high value on preparation. “Be prepared.” Many of us have heard this Scouting motto and lived it for so long that it’s second nature. But what about those who are new to Scouting?
The Cub Scout program and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints' Faith in God program share similarities. Find out what the correlations are.
Want a fun way to learn about the Cub Scout Six Essentials for outdoor activities? Try this fun game that keeps the boys active while they're learning.
Sandie sent in this question: Where do I find the "Germ Song", the Mucus demonstration and the Sneeze demonstration? Thanks for the question. These are all requirements for the Wolf Germs Alive! adventure. The song and instructions for the demonstrations can be found in the Wolf Handbook.
The Cub Scout uniform is a tool for recruiting. It's a way for boys to show off their accomplishments. It provides a sense of belonging.
Selling Cub Scout popcorn gives your son opportunities to practice important life skills. Read about them in this article.
@thecubscouts @scouting #cubscouts #boyscouts Here's the Webelos handbook history.
Help your Cub Scout pick out the right personal nutritional goals for the Webelos Cast Iron Chef adventure.
Sell Cub Scout popcorn to your friends and relatives who live far away by making a video of your Cub Scout asking for the sale!
Taking your Cub Scout pack hiking? Check out these resources to help you complete specific hiking requirements for multiple Cub Scout ranks.
We are now in the heart of recruiting season in Scouting. Actually all year is recruiting season for Scouting, there are no set guidelines as to when your unit brings new Scouts on board.. all year long is the best time to introduce boys to Scouting.
Carolyn sent in this question: Have you come up with a suggested way on how to follow the new Wolf program? It seems there is a lot of outdoor things that will need to be done before December and after March (in KY).
Did you know the BSA posts monthly podcasts, full of how-to’s, tips, and best practices for your role in Scouting? That’s right! ScoutCast and CubCast podcasts are audio goldmines, covering topics to help you best serve youth in Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts.
Back to school season is in full swing this fall and we aren’t just talking about for Scouts! Volunteers and Scouters are prepping for a unique learning experience via the new online “BSA Learn Center” and Cub Scout leadership training is now in session!
Elena sent in this question: What is the most important thing for a new den leader to know? My son has joined cub scouts and is a tiger. The other parents and even my son all asked me to be the Den Leader.
Cubmaster Ramon is trying to make the new Cub Scout Adventure recognitions a bit easier to administer in his Pack. He has a request from all you fellow Scouters... Have you created a mail-merge, fillable PDF, or other such document into which you can enter Cub Scout names and print onto the new Cub Scout…
The new, easy-to-access online training for Cub Scouting leaders at my.scouting.org will help you be prepared for your role as a volunteer.
As a Cub Scout leader, you know the importance of asking others for help. But that's easier said than done. The September 2015 CubCast is here to help.
You'll want to download this Cub Scout meeting sign in sheet! The multi-use form will help you keep track of advancement for your Cub Scouts!
From the life-saving Scout stories you hear in the news to the firsthand Scouting testimonials parents share about their kids, we all believe that Scouting builds leaders and shapes character in its members. But, remember, the mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over…
Talk about a family vacation. Sohil Doshi, a 10-year-old Webelos Scout from Pack 462 in Sunnyvale, California, spent five days with his family this summer hiking in Markha Valley through the Himalayan region of India. The Markha Valley trek is one of the most popular hikes in the Ladakh Region of India.
This Bear den meeting plan covers most of the three requirements for the Bear Claws adventure. Bear Claws is all about pocketknives and whittling. After this plan, the Cub Scouts will need to carve an additional item. You could add a second meeting to cover this, or have them carve something at home and bring…
After a boy completes an adventure, he gets the ultimate reward: a shiny adventure loop for his belt or adventure pin for his Webelos colors or Webelos cap.
