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As 2018 ends, the flood of year-in-review stories begins. It seems like everyone with a blog is sharing the 10 best movies or 10 best books or 10 best baby strollers of 2018. Will the madness ever end? Maybe. Anyway, today I’m sharing the 10 most-read Bryan on Scouting blog posts of 2018.
Need some Pinewood Derby refreshments that Cub Scouts will love? Check out the car and stop light made from Rice Krispie treats!
Make your next Pinewood Derby race really shine by adding glow-in-the-dark accessories and iridescent paint to your Cub Scouts’ racers. Want to turn up the excitement even more? Turn off the lights and shine a black light or two onto your track.
Charles Nance (back row, second from left) and Pack 54 take a hike during their evacuation. Imagine going on a Cub Scout camping trip without knowing how long you’ll be gone or whether you’ll have a home to return to when it’s over.
The last time I posted about out-of-the-ordinary camping locations, the list included an 18th-century fort in New York, a “haunted” jail in Canada and a minor league baseball field in Delaware. Now it’s time for a new list. The list of 10 actual places Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts have camped includes a gorilla exhibit…
Add some excitement to the big race with these 4 healthy Pinewood Derby snacks. Cub Scouts and parents both will love them! The Pinewood Derby is such a fun event for our Cub Scouts. It gives parents and kids an opportunity to work together to build something fun. And it's a great learning opportunity. I ...
Ask your Cub Scouts whether they enjoyed an especially chaotic pack or den meeting, and they’ll likely say yes. But ask the parents or volunteers, and you can expect the opposite answer. So how can Cubmasters, assistant Cubmasters and den leaders manage that chaos while still allowing their Cub Scouts to have fun?
These fun and easy Pinewood Derby treats for Cub Scouts use pre-made snacks to create cars. Make them ahead of time or have the Scouts put them together.
Photo by Melina Mara/The Washington Post via Getty Images On Monday night, a Webelos Scout stands tall, his right hand raised to his brow, saluting the casket carrying President George H.W. Bush. Just before 2 a.m. Tuesday, six Boy Scouts and five adult leaders pause in reverential silence to honor our nation’s 41st president, who…
Kurtis Bedford has acted in dozens of movies, TV shows and commercials. His first role was as a “bored teen” in the 1996 horror classic Scream , and he’s also known for his work in the HBO hospital comedy Getting On , which ran from 2013 to 2015.
Mary Y., a 7-year-old North Florida Council Scout, was the first girl to join her Cub Scout pack and don the beloved blue and gold uniform – but she isn’t the only one full of excitement and anticipation. Her brother is thrilled to watch his sister join him and participate in the same activities, receiving the…
Stories of Scouts saving others aren’t uncommon. But, how often do you hear about a Scout saving two people’s lives on separate occasions…in the same year? Quick thinking by Webelos Scout Steven Sanders saved his younger brother and his great-grandmother this year.
You’re never too young to start a habit of serving others. That’s the powerful example being set by a Cub Scout den in Pack 41 of Billings, Mont., part of the BSA’s Montana Council . These 9-year-olds have shown a devotion to community service that’s truly inspiring.
Young ladies have watched their brothers build Pinewood Derby cars, explore the outdoors, camp, and learn knife safety for years – watching, yet not being able to officially participate. But now, girls no longer have to watch as their brothers have all the fun – they have the opportunity to experience those activities in Cub Scouts, and…
This is called putting Scouting on the map. James Williamson, a Webelos Scout from Pack 800 of Aberdeen, N.C., has sold at least one bag or box of Scout popcorn to someone from each of the 50 states and Puerto Rico.
Trailblazing families with daughters are signing up by the thousands to join Cub Scouts this year, and people are beginning to notice in a major way. Recently, Romper took a minute to talk with two girls about why they love being in Cub Scouts .
When Scouting — back then more newsletter than actual magazine — sent out its first issue in 1913, readers were told that they’d receive the publication at no additional cost. This essential resource for BSA news, inspiration and ideas, Scouting wrote, would be included in a volunteer’s registration fee.
Keep it simple, make it fun and remember that some of the families in your pack will be sleeping in a tent for the first time. That’s just a sampling of the handy advice you’ll find in “ Pack Overnighter for New Cub Scouts ,” a free BSA resource that’s been revamped for 2018.
When you buy an iPhone, Apple sends you a series of emails to help you get the most out of your new device. A new initiative from the BSA aims to bring that same concept into the world of Scouting.
You’re going to your daughter’s den meeting at 5:30 p.m., and your son’s troop meeting is at 7 p.m. You’ll have to drive straight there from the den meeting — and your uniform is covered in Cub Scout patches. Correct uniforming is important, but obviously, you’re not going to break out the fabric scissors, needle and…
This fun Webelos and Arrow of Light Art Explosion adventure idea has Scouts turning their own design into a cool t-shirt! Great activity for all kids!
Learn the easiest way ever to hand sew Cub Scout patches and badges onto uniforms. This sewing technique for attaching patches is super quick!
Cub Scout leaders, you can now grab the latest edition of the Cub Scout Leader Book and rank-specific Den Leader Guides in print or digital formats. Get a copy at your local Scout Shop, at scoutshop.org or on the Amazon Kindle store .
The Boy Scouts of America on Thursday announced a voluntary recall of Cub Scout neckerchief slides sold between February 2018 and August 2018. The affected products include the yellow Lion, red Wolf, green Bear and blue Webelos slides. The $6 slides were sold at local Scout Shops, authorized BSA distributors and online at scoutshop.org .
“Oh no, we missed it!” Parents across the country may be having this realization right now. Others may have attended a local sign-up night but didn’t register. These families deserve a second chance to join our life-changing program. Host a Second-chance Recruitment Event Don’t be scared by the word “event.”
New Cub Scout families have a lot of things to learn, and it can be confusing! Read up on 5 important things that every Cub Scout parent should know.
It’s one of the first thing Cub Scouts learn about flag etiquette : Don’t ever let the flag touch the ground. Jack LeBreck, a Cub Scout from Hayden, Idaho, took that responsibility very seriously on an especially windy day last week.
By now, you should have taken the new Youth Protection Training course online to bring your training current. As we’ve discussed before, everyone must take the new course, which was released in February, regardless of the expiration date of your YPT.
He may be famous for his tough-guy TV and movie characters, but Mr. T has a heart of gold. The star of The A-Team and Rocky III was shopping for groceries on Saturday in Sherman Oaks, Calif., when he encountered some Cub Scouts from Pack 311.
Nobody recruits Cub Scouts better than other Cub Scouts. It’s in that spirit the BSA released a refreshing new recruiting video featuring boys and girls talking about why they love Cub Scouting so much. “You get to go to parks, you get to ride your bike, you get to pet a bug,” one Tiger Scout…
Having a cool display is a great way to get folks' attention during Cub Scout recruiting events. Check out these 10 awesome Cub Scout recruitment displays.
In 2011, Beck Garnett was just a 7-year-old Tiger Scout when he sold $1,800 worth of popcorn — a pack record. A year later, he extended the record with more than $3,000 in sales. Up and up the sales numbers went until 2017, when Beck sold a staggering $51,420 in popcorn.
Periodically, the Boy Scouts of America’s national advancement team updates everyone involved with advancement with the latest trends, ideas and changes. Here are a few topics covered in the latest update: Order of the Arrow Cub Crossover Ceremonies If you’ve been around Scouting for long, you’ve probably seen an Arrow of Light or Crossover ceremony…
This year, we’re excited to officially welcome girls and boys into the Cub Scouts and invite even more families to take advantage of the life-changing experiences provided through Scouting. After all, the values that Scouts are known for – being trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent – are as relevant…
Learn how to conduct a Cub Scout flag ceremony. Free printable cheat sheet script included! This flag ceremony can be used at den and pack meetings.
Brianna Brady’s bedroom has pink walls, a flower-print valance and a basket full of Barbies. “And you want to be a Boy Scout?” the host asks. “How come?” “Because you get to do stuff with your family,” the 10-year-old replies.
It’s already mid-August, which means school will be starting very soon for most, and with it the Cub Scout program year. Packs should have been planning their recruiting activities – Boy (and Girl!) Talks, exhibits and demonstrations at school activity nights, School Nights for Scouting (evening presentations and orientation for new Scouts and families) and the…
When Cubmaster Tony Kircher heard that the Boy Scouts of America would welcome girls to the Cub Scout program, he and his pack, Pack 229, were so elated that they were among the first packs to join as part of the Early Adopter program.
Learn how to safely make s'mores on the campfire during your next campout. Keep your Cub Scouts safe around the fire as they make these easy classic treats.
What does your pack, troop or crew have planned for its 2018-2019 Scouting year? If the answer is “nothing yet,” don’t fret. Boys’ Life magazine has you covered with calendars, notebooks and poster-size charts to help packs, troops and crews Be Prepared.
A simple act like singing a song can unite people, even if they’re on opposite sides of the globe. Tiger Cub Scout Jahnav Bhatnagar and his dad Anuj found that out when they organized a Skype call between their pack in Phoenix, Arizona, and a home for girls in India.
Cub Scouts need to visit a place that uses levers for the Nova Award Swing! Here are 9 suggestions plus helpful information to prepare for your visit.
When 9-year-old Sloan Summerall started a small business selling eggs, his goal was pretty simple. The Webelos from Pack 3217 of Cleveland, Tenn., wanted to save $300 to buy a Nintendo Switch. But along the way, Sloan had a change of heart.
The Cub Scout Nova award, Swing!, is all about levers. Learn how levers work and about the 3 classes of levers. Get suggestions for building your lever.
Story by Lido Vizzutti of the Montana Council Arya J., 8, wants to be one of the first females in the state of Montana to reach Eagle Scout. When asked what earning Eagle Scout would mean to her, she pauses for a long moment and, looking up from under her yellow and blue Wolf cap…
Find out what the best Cub Scout tents for camping are! These 5 tents were the most recommended by Cub Scout families for fun and easy campouts.
A Scout’s commitment to patriotism is enshrined in the Scout Oath. It says, “On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country … ” On the weekend before Memorial Day, a Cub Scout from Texas put those words into action.
Scouting Wire would like to thank Krista Schubert of River Cities Gazette for writing and submitting this story. Cubmaster Fabian Perez-Crespo of Pack 425, the Miami Springs Boy Scouts of America pack, was recognized as a Wood Badge leader at the group’s final meeting before summer break, earlier this month.
Cub Scouts can choose from completing an adventure, taking something apart, or playing sports for requirement 2 of the Cub Scout Nova Award, Swing!
Andrew Ford, a Scout from Long Beach, Calif., who learned to shoot a bow and arrow at Cub Scout camp, has been named to the USA Archery Team . Andrew, 15, competes at the Cadet level, which runs through the calendar year of his 17th birthday.
