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Boy Scouts and the Pinewood Derby (opens in a new tab)
(I just found this article on my desk. I guess I forgot to post it. It might be a little late, but what the heck.) Cub Scout Pack 68 of Melrose held its 2015 Pinewood Derby on Sunday, January 25th.
Cub Scout Six Essentials for Hiking (opens in a new tab)
We all want our Cub Scouts to be safe especially when we're doing outdoor activities. That's why the Boy Scouts of America has compiled a list of the Cub Scout Six Essentials for Hiking. The essentials can also be used for other outdoor activities as well. If you search online, you'll find many different lists
Cub Scout Ideas (opens in a new tab)
If you've been involved in the new Cub Scout program over the summer, I expect you've probably come up with some neat ideas for some of the adventures. If your Pack's program year starts in a couple weeks with the new school year, then you're getting ready to lead scouts through their adventures on the…
What Is the Role of the Pack Committee Chair? (opens in a new tab)
A reader sent in this question: Hello! I am new to the role of CC and have been told my only purpose is recharter. However, on this site and the BSA site the CC role is much more in-depth. Do I follow the role as outlined by BSA or what the CM has stated?
Cub Scout Rank Requirements (opens in a new tab)
Do you need the Cub Scout rank requirements for just one rank? In this post, you'll find a file for each rank!
Vote for your favorite car at Outdoor Retailer Pinewood Derby (opens in a new tab)
Cast your vote to award the People's Choice title to the best racecar design at the Outdoor Retailer Pinewood Derby.
Wolf Den Outing Plan – Call of the Wild: Campout (opens in a new tab)
This Wolf den outing covers three of the seven requirements for the Call of the Wild Wolf adventure. The other requirements will be covered in a meeting about outdoor skills and a meeting about safety . Some of you might not have much outdoor experience.
Wolf Den Meeting Plan – Call of the Wild: Safety
This Wolf den meeting plan covers two of the seven requirements for the Call of the Wild Wolf adventure. The other requirements will be covered in another meeting and a den outing. At this meeting, Wolves prepare to go camping by learning about safety related to weather, natural disasters, strangers, and health.
New CubScouts.org is live and full of helpful resources (opens in a new tab)
There’s big news for Cub Scouts — and future Cub Scouts — and everyone who works to ensure these children have a memorable and meaningful Scouting experience. That’s because this week we launched CubScouts.org , a new website that houses all of the resources needed to deliver a quality Scouting program that Cub Scouts and their parents will…
CubScouts.org Just Got Even Better (opens in a new tab)
Visited CubScouts.org lately? The site you love just got an overhaul we think you’ll love (and updates are ongoing). Bookmark this comprehensive resource now, and read on as we cover the highlights of what the new CubScouts.org has to offer and what you can look forward to in coming weeks.
Why This Family Can’t Stop Talking About Day Camp (opens in a new tab)
Any Cub Scout will tell you, nothing says summertime like Cub Scout day camp. Obstacle courses, arts and crafts and sporting activities aplenty, at day camp, there’s never a dull moment. And that’s exactly what mom blogger Stephanie Wagner and her twin sons discovered upon experiencing their local council ‘s twilight day camp for the…
What You May Have Missed From the Build an Adventure Recruiting LiveCast (opens in a new tab)
You’ve read about the five reasons not to miss the 2015 Build An Adventure Recruiting LiveCast, but maybe you didn’t get a chance to tune in to the live stream (or you want to watch again). Well you’re in luck because this incredible Cub Scout recruiting livecast is still available to watch and share with…
Cub Scout Nutrition Activities (opens in a new tab)
Cub Scouts learn about nutritious foods with some fun games.
New Scout Rank Requirements (opens in a new tab)
Here's my comments on the new Scout Rank requirements that take effect on January 1, 2016. Exactly how the new requirements are phased in is explained in this PDF document – Notes on Transitioning to the New Requirements . I found the new requirements in this PDF – 2016 Boy Scout requirements-parallel comparison .
Cub Scout Environmental Service Project Ideas (opens in a new tab)
Looking for Cub Scout service projects that will benefit the environment? Read about a great source.
Cub Scout Twilight Camp (opens in a new tab)
I went to Twilight Camp last night. That's where parents and family can come up at the end of the day and spend a couple hours with their scout, doing the shooting sports (archery & BB guns) and watch some campfire skits.
What Motivates a Great Cub Scout Unit Leader (opens in a new tab)
If you’ve been following our Scouting Wire series on understanding what makes Cub Scout members tick, you’re feeling more confident than ever about the new program and how it appeals to the youth you serve. We’ve taken a look at the mind of a Cub Scout, better understand their parents , and now we’re completing the…
Cub scout day camp starts today (opens in a new tab)
The summer camp season has officially begun for our family. Scout 2 is off to Cub Scout Day Camp. I'd post pictures later, but the district organizers said we can't take any unless only our child is in the picture and we can't post the to social media (child protection or religious reasons, I don't…
Wolf Den Meeting Plan – Call of the Wild: Outdoor Skills
This Wolf den meeting plan covers two of the seven requirements for the Call of the Wild Wolf adventure. The other requirements will be covered in another meeting and a den outing. At this meeting, Wolves prepare to go camping by learning about knots, fire, the Outdoor Code, and Leave No Trace.
New Cub Scout Product Transition Update (opens in a new tab)
The next return window for discontinued Cub Scout products is open now and continues until September 30 . This special returns process is for items that are now obsolete because of the recent transition to the new Cub Scout program. Items returned following the process outlined below (during the authorized window) will receive full credit with…
Tiger Den Meeting Plan – Backyard Jungle: Plant and Observe
This Tiger den meeting plan covers three of the five requirements for the Backyard Jungle Tiger adventure. The other two requirements are covered in the Backyard Jungle: Birds meeting plan . At this meeting, Tigers plant a tree or other plant.
Tiger Den Meeting Plan – Backyard Jungle: Birds (opens in a new tab)
This Tiger den meeting plan covers two of the five requirements for the Backyard Jungle Tiger adventure. I'll cover the other requirements in another meeting plan. Looking at the requirements, you might be able to cover all five requirements in one meeting, but you want to allow time for game, snack, etc.
Outdoor Cooking Ideas for Cub Scouts (opens in a new tab)
Looking for outdoor cooking ideas for Cub Scouts? Read about some great cookbooks full of outdoor cooking recipes!
What Cub Scouts Can Teach You About Handling Knives and Your Career (opens in a new tab)
How do eight to ten-year-olds wielding knives impact your job satisfaction? LinkedIn blogger Nathaniel Sellers made some pretty telling observations when he and his wife assisted Cub Scouts in carving soap. This activity is a staple in Cub Scouting, but to someone assuming a Scouting volunteer role with fresh eyes, soap carving smuggles in a…
Rad Scouting References From 70s, 80s & 90s Pop Culture (opens in a new tab)
At this point in our Scouting in pop culture series, your mind may be swimming with nostalgia, like images of Fred Flinstone and Barney Rubble taking the stage at Jamboree or Carey Grant gracing the screen as the adopted father of a Scout .
Can an Adult Serve as a Den Leader for Multiple Dens? (opens in a new tab)
John sent in this question: Can a den leader serve as den leader for more than one den? My understanding is that it really not recommended. Since Cub Scouting is a family program, the ideal is to get more parents involved, although I know this can be difficult.
Understanding Cub Scout Parents (opens in a new tab)
Last week we explored what goes through the mind of a Cub Scout as he seeks out structured fun and outdoor adventures. Scouting proves to be the perfect fit for inquisitive young minds, but there’s only one way to help get these kids into your Pack and prepared for life: demonstrating the worth of the…
Cub Scouts Attend A Sporting Event (opens in a new tab)
Tips for attending a sporting event with your Cub Scout den.
Den Leader Neckerchiefs (opens in a new tab)
Kim sent in this question: I searched all the literature I can find, and have not yet found an answer. What neckerchief does a Cub Scout Den Leader wear – the Cub Scout Leader, or the Rank? A few older websites reference that it should be the rank, unless you are a committee member/scout master – in…
Inside the Mind of a Cub Scout (opens in a new tab)
As the new Cub Scout program is already wowing Scouts across the country, leaders and volunteers are still engaged in the unending quest to identify what kinds of experiences kids crave (and need) to become well-rounded youth. That’s why we’re bringing you the first in a series of three Cub Scout personas.
Cub Scout Wood Project: Build a Wooden Chair (opens in a new tab)
Your Cub Scouts can build some awesome wood projects! Download your free plans here.
Free Family Tree Template for Cub Scouts (opens in a new tab)
Check out these free family tree templates. You can use them for both a Tiger and Webelos/AOL elective.
Summer Camp Recommendations (opens in a new tab)
I often get emails recommending one summer camp or another. While I cannot personally visit each of these camps to review them, I'd like to give readers the opportunity to recommend camps to other Scouts and Scouters. So here is your opportunity.
Electronic Cub Scout Den Leader Guides
Cub Scout den leader guides are now available electronically. Plan your den meetings on the go.
5 new Cub Scout recruiting tools that will help grow your pack (opens in a new tab)
You can find all of these new recruiting tools in the new Marketing & Membership Hub. Go ahead and bookmark it now. You'll want to return again and again.
How You Can Recruit More Cub Scouts, Grow Units and Build Adventures (opens in a new tab)
Scouters know Cub Scouting is all about adventure – camping, getting their hands dirty, exploring nature, and meeting some new friends along the way. But how can you showcase and attract others to these fun and character-building benefits of Cub Scouts?
The new Cub Scout program is here! (opens in a new tab)
The books are hot off the presses, the adventure loops are shiny, and your Cub Scouts are ready. It's June 1, and the new Cub Scout program is here.
Cub Scouting's New Beginning (opens in a new tab)
Today is June 1, 2015 – a date that a lot of Scouters have been anticipating, either with excitement or dread. It's the day on which the biggest overhaul of the Cub Scouting program in recent memory takes place. The rollout of the Cub Scout Adventure Program, an outcome of the 2011 strategtic plan, includes
Cub Scout Outdoor Ethics Award (opens in a new tab)
New Award for Cub Scouts
Cub Scout Camping (opens in a new tab)
One good thing I like about the new Cub Scout program is its stronger push for outdoor activities, including camping. Only a couple years ago, Tigers were finally allowed to camp, now every rank except Tiger requires camping. This may mean a scramble for some Packs to offer the needed camping opportunities over the next…
Making Sushi (Cub Scout Style) (opens in a new tab)
We made some sushi last night for a party one of the kids was having. It looks like a great treat for a scout group, maybe even a fun activity that can be done. Or even a campout idea (I've seen scouts make rice krispies treats, it wouldn't take them much more to make them…
Meeting Mondays: 5-25-15 Den Meeting (opens in a new tab)
(picture courtesy of R. Johnson) Den Meeting 5/25/15 - Handyman For this den meeting we worked on Handyman, which is mostly fixing stuff around the house, car, or bicycle. As much as I wanted them to wash my car, and it needs it, it didn't seem right, so we skipped that requirement, they can do it…
Pinewood Derby Award Certificate Template (opens in a new tab)
Here's another file template to share, our Pinewood Derby Award Certificate . (link is to a zip file of the PowerPoint document) For the few years I ran the Pinewood Derby for my sons' pack, I would make these certificates and print them out on cardstock to be presented at our Blue & Gold (which was always…
June Pack Meeting Plan – Go for the Gold (Perseverance) (opens in a new tab)
The monthly themes based on core values will be replaced with themes based on the Scout Law starting in September. But for this summer there are still core value themes. The Cub Scout core value for the month of June is Perseverance.
Webelos Scouts Content (opens in a new tab)
New Content for All scouts
Webelos Adventures Content (opens in a new tab)
New Content for Webelos scouts
Arrow of Light Adventures Content (opens in a new tab)
New Content for Webelos scouts
Arrow of Light Content (opens in a new tab)
New Content for Webelos scouts
Tiger Scouts Content (opens in a new tab)
New Content for Tiger scouts