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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.
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Here's the recap: First, Friday night the Troop headed to the CPC's winter lodge for a great night of fun. We stayed the night at the lodge and on Saturday morning ventured out to White River for a night in the snow.
Just before they bridged, the Webelos in Scout 2's den worked on the "Panda Award" as one of them called it. As Webelos to earn it, they had to get three activity pins: Forester, Naturalist, and Outdoorsman. Outdoorsman we had completed back for the Webelos badge, and we had recently done Naturalist on a nature…
Feb. 17, 2009 It was my first committee meeting as a parent and scouting volunteer (sort of, I had been an ASM and "adult leader" when I turned 18 and was registered for about a year and a half in that capacity, but I didn't much feel like and adult, and didn't have the parent…
Now’s the time to give your Pinewood Derby cars a tune up and fresh coat of paint because it’s officially time for the 2016 Pinewood Derby Photo Contest ! From now until April 7, you may upload a photo with the theme of Pinewood Derby to the official Cub Scouts website for the chance to take…
________________________________________ Dear Andy, One of our troop's Assistant Scoutmasters asked the Scouts to assist in filling in pot holes in the parking of our troop's Scout house. The Scouts are expecting to earn service hours credit for the work they did.
Antonin Scalia, the U.S. Supreme Court justice who died Saturday, was a Cub Scout, Boy Scout and a member of the Order of the Arrow.
Are your Cub Scouts big Star Wars fans? Throw them an awesome Star Wars Blue and Gold Banquet with these ideas!
I spent my last day as a Cub Scouter this past Saturday at the pack's Blue & Gold dinner. It was our seventh Blue & Gold as a family, and the final one for our second Webelos II scout. It was just before that first Blue & Gold seven years ago that I went to my first committee…
It was the most beautiful Pinewood Derby car the pack had ever seen. And it was clear that a parent helped build it. But isn't that the point?
How many people participate in your Pinewood pit crew? Each year, Cub Scout packs from across the country gather with friends and family to zoom hand-painted creations across their respective tracks. While this iconic event is geared towards Cub Scouts, pack members certainly won’t be the only ones joining in on the fun.
Fortunately, the strength of the BSA's shooting sports program — which starts in Cub Scouts — is in its emphasis on safety above all else.
Cub Scouts can build some cool wood projects, including this tray. Get your free plans here!
The Arrow of Light is Cub Scout's highest rank. In many packs, it's customary to honor Arrow of Light recipients with a plaque, a ceremonial arrow or both. One of the traditions observed by many packs is to put stripes on the shaft of the arrow to symbolize the boys' achievements during their Cub Scout
Building a race car from a block of wood, wheels and nails for axles has come a long way since the first Pinewood Derby car sped down a homemade track more than 60 years ago. Since then, more than 100 million Cub Scouts have participated in this annual competition.
I realize that many packs have completed their Pinewood Derbies, but I recently found this in my archives and thought it would be fun to share it again. Maybe these could be read during your council Pinewood Derby. In December of 2008, Len of Pack 15 sent out a mailing to those of us in…
Your Blue & Gold Banquet is tomorrow and you're fully prepared. You've planned, checked and re-checked every detail. Your committee, den leaders and parent helpers have everything taken care of, and you're ready to step up and run a successful event. Or so you wish! Bearing in mind that a visit from Murphy isn't out
I finally finished the career arrow awards for the den last night and was able to take a great big sigh of relief. I took on quite a big task, but I wanted these awards to be very cool and personal, not just something I bought online.
John M (Webelos Leader – Pack 21, ASPL W4-58-16, Crazy Owl, W4-40-14) sent in these certificates to use at your Webelos ceremonies. Thanks John! The first is the blank John made and the second is an example of how it can be used.
OK, the big day is approaching and you're hoping your Blue & Gold Banquet turns out all right. You're concerned that the boys will have fun and the parents won't be disappointed. The good news is that by following the Scout motto – Be Prepared – you can improve your chances of having a smooth
A North Carolina Cub Scout gave Luke Kuechly his Pinewood Derby car, but Kuechly didn't have to be told what he was holding. Apparently he was a Cub Scout.
Valentine’s Day service project: One Tiger Den in Michigan will create handmade, handwritten valentines to send to our longest-tenured Eagle Scouts.
Looking for some great Cub Scout crossover ceremonies to celebrate your Webelos' transition to Boy Scouts? Check out some of my favorite ones.
If there is one event in the Cub Scout year that could be considered the high point, it's the Blue and Gold Banquet. Every winter, Cub Scout packs hold a celebration of Scouting's anniversary. Scouts gather, along with their parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins for food, fellowship, recognition, entertainment and Scout spirit. And the
This collection of helpful Pinewood Derby articles will give you the information you need for a fun and exciting event.
Many packs hold a special Arrow of Light ceremony to honor boys who have earned Cub Scout's highest rank. Check out the top 10 Arrow of Light ceremonies.
Find out which Cub Scout adventure requirements can be completed at pack meetings. This is a handy resource for pack planning.
This Pinewood Derby season, race to your nearest Lowe's Home Improvement Store for Dremel Pinewood Derby Days.
My employer likes us to log our volunteer hours (probably so they can take credit for helping the community, though I'm not acting as a company employee per se in my volunteering hours). So I do, and it is interesting to see how they stack up.
