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(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...
Scouting isn't free. Yes, it's a heck of a lot cheaper to be a Scout than to participate on a club soccer or lacrosse team. But there's still a cost in Scouting - dues, uniforms, gear, activity fees, travel expenses, printed materials, and more.
BSA Bear Supplemental Den Meeting Plan G – Nature Crafts Posted in HikingNature and the WorldCub Scout Bear den meeting plans are step by step guides to carrying out a den meeting. This Bear den meeting idea covers Bear Elective 12 – Nature Crafts Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for...
Wildlife Conservation Pin for Cub Scouts Posted in ConservationWorking on the Wildlife Conservation pin from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program helps Cub Scouts think about how they can protect wildlife habitats. By understanding what wildlife need to live, they can help with...
BSA Arrow of Light Den Meeting Plan 6 – AOL Hike Posted in HikingThe sixth in the Arrow of Light series of Webelos den meeting plans covers requirement 5 for the Arrow of Light emblem, which is a hike. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Scouting [ This is a content summary…
Did you know that you can get all of the Cub Scout books online in an electronic format?
Video Games Pin for Cub Scouts Posted in A Game with a PurposeI remember a couple of years ago when this recognition was introduced. There was a lot of buzz about an award for video gaming. Hopefully your Cub Scout will learn to use video games responsibly by earning the Video Games pin from the...
BSA Tiger Supplemental Den Meeting Plan L – Feed the Birds Posted in Nature and the WorldBSA provides a set of Tiger den meeting plans. In this Tiger Den meeting plan, Tigers make bird feeders to fulfill Tiger Elective 32 – Feed the Birds Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and...
One of the easy bird feeders for kids to make is a craft stick platform. It can be made without peanut butter by substituting shortening.
In part 2 of this 3 part series about bird feeders for kids to make, learn how to make a bird feeder from a soda bottle and a wooden spoon.
Making a bird feeder is a great Cub Scout activity. Use it to complete requirements for Tigers, Wolves, Webelos and Arrow of Light.
Posted in Fitness Swimming Pin for Cub Scouts Cub Scouts who have earned their Swimming belt loop can go a step further and earn the Swimming pin from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program. By working on the requirements for the pin, Cub Scouts will improve the swimming...
To get your Cub Scouts more involved in pack meetings , tell them that you’re going to start asking for two or three volunteers to tell a joke at the next meeting . It seems so simple, but Cub Scout pack meeting jokes are actually beneficial in several ways … Practice Public Speaking with Jokes One of the…
Posted in FitnessOutdoor Recreation BSA Wolf Supplemental Den Meeting Plan G – Outdoor Adventure BSA provides Wolf den meeting plans for Cub Scout den leaders. In this den meeting plan Wolf Cub Scouts go on a picnic and play some games together.
To better engage our boys in the science, technology, engineering and math fields, the Boy Scouts of America has developed the Nova and Supernova programs
Last night I had the pleasure of sitting down with a couple of Webleos Scouts that needed a Scoutmaster Conference to earn their Arrow of Light. I love the opportunity to sit with these young guys, they always have an interesting take on what they want out of Scouting and they are always enthusiastic about…
Posted in Scoutcraft Map and Compass Pin for Cub Scouts Map and compass skills are important for all Scouts. It is good to introduce them to Cub Scouts since they will rely on them more when they become Boy Scouts.
________________________________________ Dear Andy, Tonight we had a troop meeting. The Scoutmaster does shift work and his wife, the Assistant Scoutmaster, attended their son's band concert. So they asked a parent-who doesn't know much about Scouting-to run the meeting. Can you actually have a troop meeting without either the Scoutmaster or ASM being there, or should the…
Behold the power of "Yes." When Crystal Bueno and her husband first saw the go-kart their Tiger Cub sons were given at a council derby Saturday in Brooklyn, their first reaction was "No." "No way," Crystal remembers thinking. "Marcus can't do this.
Cub Scout leaders don’t volunteer for the recognition , but it’s nice to know that your efforts are appreciated . As the Pack Committee Chair, I wanted to give each of our leaders and committee members a lasting but inexpensive gift. After searching the internet, I decided to make these personalized mugs by using vinyl , a Cricut…
Posted in Scholarship BSA Bear Supplemental Den Meeting Plan F – Jot It Down Cub Scout Bear den meeting plans are step by step guides to carrying out a den meeting. This plan covers Bear Achievement 18 - Jot It Down. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in...
Posted in Science Tech Talk – STEM Award for Cub Scouts (Technology) STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. . The technology Nova (STEM) award for Cub Scouts is called Tech Talk Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Scouting [ This is a content summary only.
Boys and rockets are a great combination. Learn how to build & launch a rocket using 35mm film containers, Alka-Seltzers & water. Great Cub Scout activity.
Posted in Fitness Volleyball Pin for Cub Scouts Cub Scouts who have earned their Volleyball belt loop from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program can dig into the sport even more by earning the Volleyball pin. They will work on skills to improve their techniques and increase their knowledge...
Posted in Science BSA Arrow of Light Den Meeting Plan 5 – Scientist The fifth in the Arrow of Light series of Webelos den meeting plans covers part of the Scientist Activity Badge. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Scouting [ This is a content summary only.
Posted in Fitness Golf Pin for Cub Scouts If you have a Cub Scout who really likes to golf, he can earn the Golf pin from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program. Maybe he can even share some of his knowledge of the game with the other Scouts in his pack or den and…
Whenever your den or pack is doing a service project, use these Cub Scout volunteer badges to show everyone that your pack supports your community. While your Cub Scouts will probably be in their Class A uniforms or Class B pack t-shirts, it’s great to identify them as volunteers .
Posted in Careers and Vocations BSA Tiger Supplemental Den Meeting Plan K – Go See It: Go to Work BSA provides a set of Tiger den meeting plans for Cub Scout den leaders. This den meeting plan covers Tiger Elective 39 – Go to Work.
My original plan for being the Cubmaster was for just two years and then become the Webelos Den Leader for the remaining time. My goal was to get the Pack on course and pointed in the correct path and step-down. I am not sure when it was during my tenure as Cubmaster, but I realized
Pinewood Derby is an exciting time for Cub Scouts. Add to the fun by making "pit passes" for the boys.
Posted in Fitness Bowling Pin for Cub Scouts Cub Scouts who like to bowl can earn the Bowling pin from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program. By earning this recognition, they will practice skills to improve their game and learn more about the sport.
The pie plate pitch game is a great gathering activity for your den. It’s also an easy one to pull out if your Cub Scouts have been sitting for a while and need to do something active . Here’s all you need: Aluminum pie plate with targets drawn on it Washers (six or eight) Using a…
“Did little Johnny attend the Cub Scout den meeting when we did requirement 3?” “Was my child at the pack meeting when the park ranger talked?” Have you ever been asked these questions? I have, and unfortunately, I don’t always have the answer!
Posted in Scoutcraft BSA Wolf Supplemental Den Meeting Plan F – Make It Yourself BSA provides Wolf den meeting plans for Cub Scout den leaders. Today's plan is a supplemental den meeting plan in which Wolf Cub Scouts make a recipe card holder.
Posted in FitnessOutdoor Recreation May Cub Scout Theme – Destination Parks (Health and Fitness) BSA offers supplemental pack program ideas for each month. One of the Cub Scout themes for the May core value of Health and Fitness is a Destination Parks theme.
Posted in Nature and the World Geography Pin for Cub Scouts Today's youth will have to know a lot about the world when they grow up. We live more in a global community than we used to . Cub Scouts can learn about different regions of the world by earning the Geography pin from the Cub…
Over the weekend, the Tree Scouts of Pack 221 in the Pioneer District of the Cascade Pacific Council celebrated with an Arrow of Light Ceremony and Crossover at Magness Tree Farm. The Webelos II, called Tree Scouts in 2011 came to Magness Tree Farm to complete the Forester Webelos Activity Pin. It was one of
Like The Hulk, you don't wanna see Scouts when they get angry. But it's a natural human emotion, so it's bound to happen in your troop. When it does, do you know how to respond? Learn how in this month's ScoutCast , the monthly podcast for Boy Scout leaders.
Posted in The Arts and Creativity BSA Bear Supplemental Den Meeting Plan E – Magic This Bear den meeting plan covers Bear Elective 13 – Magic.. Let your Cub Scouts learn some tricks and put on their own show! Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Cub Scouting,...
Here is a membership best practice that has been tested and evaluated, that works well in any council environment, and, if properly followed and executed, will produce some phenomenal new Tiger Cub volunteers and members. It was a collaborative effort of many, developed by Lucia Cronin, Central Region membership chair, and produced by a JTE…
This email about one Webelos crossover to a troop needs little introduction or explanation, but one part bears repeating; Meetings don't cut it, selling the parents on how great a troop is doesn't cut it, your "reputation" of being a strong troop doesn't cut it.
Posted in CharacterCitizenship Language and Culture Pin for Cub Scouts Cub Scouts who are interested in other parts of the world can earn their Language and Culture pin from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program. Maybe it will even interest them enough to find a Scout in another country to...
Fishing, sleeping under the stars, toasting marshmallows; camping can be so much fun if you do it right. Joining us is Jennifer Mooney, the camping director for the Cascade Pacific Council in Portland, Oregon. Jennifer has been working at Cub Worlds since she was in high school.
Posted in Fitness BSA Arrow of Light Den Meeting Plan 4 – Sportsman This idea from the Arrow of Light series of Webelos den meeting plans covers part of the Sportsman Activity Badge with a focus on the Ultimate belt loop.
