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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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Did you hear the big news? I’m talking really big. The Boy Scouts of America announced today that it will build the Transcontinental Pinewood Derby Track — a 2,560-mile wooden course that will begin in San Francisco and end in New York.
The Webelos Cyber Chip requirements help the Scouts understand the potential impact of the internet in a more tangible way by using "Teachable Recipes." Learn how to easily integrate this Cub Scout Cyber Chip requirement into your den meetings.
Do you remember your first Pinewood Derby experience? The design and build of the car, the anticipation of the big race, and then finally that feeling of excitement as the car races through the finish line – these are the memories that stick with you for a lifetime.
BALOO stands for Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation. It’s the introductory training Cub Scout leaders should complete before taking Cub Scouts on an overnight camping trip. Recent updates to this two-part course make the content more impactful, useful and convenient.
Christie Finch wasn’t the biggest fan of the way Pinewood Derby cars were judged in her pack and district. So she invented a better way. The new approach includes the youth, rewards Cub Scouts who work hard to design their cars with a parent or guardian, and builds excitement and fun on race day.
The Wolf Cub Scout adventure, Running with the Pack, focuses on physical fitness with a dash of healthy eating. This fun dice activity combines a craft and a game to help make the adventure more exciting for the Scouts.
Via Rusty L. of Troop 380, Arlington, Texas. I could write a lengthy introduction to this blog post about Scouting-themed cake ideas. I could tell you how these 29 mouthwatering photos come from Cub Scout blue and gold banquets, troop anniversaries and Eagle Scout courts of honor.
When the Cub Scouts of Pack 33 level up to the next rank, they pass their neckerchiefs and hats to the Scouts one rank behind them. This takes place in a yearly ceremony that’s equal parts sincere and chaotic. It’s sincere because it builds fellowship from each group as they help promote the den behind…
A den chief is a Boy Scout, Venturer or Sea Scout who assists a Cub Scout den…but this role is far more than meets the eye! Read on to learn more about this youth role and how to access training.
Cub Scouting's Pinewood Derby is an exciting event! But sometimes, it can be a bit long for the younger siblings. Have the kids make Raisin Racers, a fun craft combined with a snack!
How many times has your Cub Scout misplaced his cap? How many water bottles have you purchased to replace lost ones? Easily keep up with all your Cub Scout gear by using Mabel's Labels!
Starting in the fall of 2018, Lion will join Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos as an official rank in the Cub Scout program. This latest news for the Lion program follows a recent vote from the volunteer-led National Executive Board to include Lions as a full part of Cub Scouting.
The Cub Scout program has a vocabulary all its own! If your family is just starting out, you'll hear Cub Scout terms being tossed around at every den and pack meeting. This list of 25 terms will help you out as you become familiar with the program.
A girl in a Lion den in an early adopter Cub Scout pack shows off her Pinewood Derby car. On the heels of a successful pilot that introduced new families to Scouting and raised retention rates, Lions, the BSA’s Cub Scout program for kindergarten-age youth, will become an official part of Cub Scouting this year.
Why should my child be a Cub Scout?" Experiencing new things, developing character, setting goals, learning skills, and of course, being outdoors are the top five reasons why my son is a Cub Scout.
One of the most popular sections of Boys’ Life magazine is Scouts in Action , a cartoon-style retelling of a true story of life-saving heroism. What you might not know is that it’s sometimes difficult to convince a heroic Scout to let the BL editors tell his story in the magazine.
The transition from Webelos to Scouts BSA is an important stage in a Cub Scout’s journey. It is crucial that leaders in Scouting do everything they can to make the process as seamless and inviting as possible for Webelos and their parents.
Tiger Scout Zachary Hearon looked over his grandfather’s Scouting memorabilia displayed at his pack’s blue and gold banquet. He was fascinated with the Eagle Scout award. His grandfather, Russell Hayes, earned his Eagle in 1965 while a member of Explorer Post 44 in Millville, New Jersey.
I recently saw a study that looked into the technology habits of children, and some of the results really got me thinking about the benefits of the Cub Scouts experience. This study showed that on average, children between 5 and 8 now spend almost three hours each day in front of a screen.
Nominations for the 90th Academy Awards were announced this morning, and if you’re a movie buff, that will probably put you in the mood to pop some popcorn and watch a film. But you’re also a Scouter, so now could also be a good time to dive into some cinematic activities with your Scouts before…
In October 2017, the Boy Scouts of America took the historic step of deciding to allow girls into our Cub Scouting and Boy Scouting programs The introduction of Family Scouting , as it’s known, into Cub Scout packs was to begin by the fall recruiting season in 2018, while the parallel program for girls of Boy…
Laugh at 25 funny Pinewood Derby jokes! Be a humor champion with these winning Pinewood Derby jokes written by Boys' Life readers. These funny jokes are guaranteed to take the checkered flag at your next race. Do you know a funny Pinewood Derby joke?
January 2018 Time to make: I lost track of time (I was having so much fun) Original design: Bill Macfarlane Years ago I saw a wonderful book that had been cut around illustrations in the book and layered together to form a piece of art.
The new Webelos Super Achiever patches have arrived and are available now. ClassB.com did a great job on them and they look super! A hundred have already been shipped out to folks that pre-ordered them so they'll have them well before their Blue Gold event.
As we count down the final days, hours and minutes of 2017, I wanted to share a little countdown of my own. Today we’ll look at the 10 Bryan on Scouting stories with the most clicks in 2017. You might call them “the posts with the most.”
Story contributed by Mary Matelich, VP of Public Relations for the Montana Council Bob Lester affectionately remembers the new pajamas he received on Christmas Eve as a child growing up. Waking up that Christmas morning he recalls the special cozy feeling being nestled in the warm, soft pajamas.
Enter to win 11 cool stocking stuffers for outdoorsy kids and a Boy Scouts of America stocking! These are perfect for any kids who love being outdoors.
Noah Tyler loves popcorn season. The 8-year-old Bear Scout from California was his pack’s top seller last year and was eager to do even better this year. On Sept. 26, he was more than halfway to his sales goal when something horrible happened.
After the BSA Board of Directors’ historic decision to welcome girls into Scouting , many in the Scouting community had just one question: When can my daughter sign up? Other Scouters had more specific questions about the reasons for the move, implementation and rollout plan.
Natalie MacEwan, the 2017-2018 Western Region Area 4 Venturing president, has been named a national finalist for a Wendy’s High School Heisman . The award, presented in conjunction with the Heisman Memorial Trophy for the top player in college football, recognizes outstanding high school student-athletes from across the country.
A magic trick can be hard for little Tiger Cub Scouts to do. Here's a super simple one for them to learn using nothing but a length of rope. The Tiger elective adventure, Curiosity, Intrigue and Magical Mysteries, has the boy learning a magic trick and practicing it so that he can perform it in ...
Check out these top 10 most popular gift picks for Cub Scouts! The list is based on recommendations from Cub Scout parents.
One of the most persistent problems in keeping a troop or pack going is obtaining sufficient adult leadership to get all the various jobs covered without causing burnout of the small group of people who usually get stuck with everything.
I did not start out as a believer in co-ed Scouting. For most of the last 35 years I’ve been a volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America the status quo worked fine for me, co-ed Scouting was a big unknown, and being unknown it was something to resist.
By now you have heard that the Boy Scouts of America will begin to allow Cub Scout packs to register girls beginning next fall, and a program for older girls is on the way as well. This is a long-awaited (and long-feared) advance in our programs.
Since last week’s announcement that the BSA will invite girls and young women to all Scouting programs , parents, Scouts, and Scouters alike have been weighing in on the news, and we’ve heard some incredible perspectives on what this means for the Scouting community and beyond.
This week, BSA’s volunteer-led board of directors unanimously approved a plan to invite girls and young women into all Scouting programs. Starting in 2018, Cub Scouting will be available to both girls and boys in the first through fifth grades (or 6 to 10 years old).
The Boy Scouts of America’s volunteer-led board of directors on Wednesday unanimously approved a plan to welcome girls and young women into all Scouting programs. The historic move means boys and girls will soon experience the values-based, life-changing, Instagram-worthy moments offered in all of Scouting’s programs — from Cub Scouting all the way to Scouting’s highest…
A sharp blade can be a useful tool when setting up camp, fishing or cooking. It can also be dangerous when used carelessly. Policies vary among packs, troops, councils and camps when it comes to what blade types and lengths are allowed.
Cub Scouts recruited? Check. Dens formed? Check. Leaders volunteered? Check. Applications submitted and filed? Check. Dens are meeting? Check. Training completed? Ummm…. Something’s missing here. It seems like in the hubbub and rush to get our Cub Scout dens cranked up and running again, families invited and involved, pack meetings held, popcorn sales organized, supplies…
Not all Cub Scouts attend Eagle Scout courts of honor, but maybe more should. You may agree with that sentiment when you hear the story of Robert. Robert is a Cub Scout in Tennessee. His Pack 82 meets at the same place as Troop 82 — Harrison United Methodist Church in Harrison, Tenn.
________________________________________ Hi Andy, One of the Cub Scout packs I serve is struggling because of the lack of parent participation. I need some good advice on how to approach parents at upcoming recruitment nights and what to say. Can you help me out here?
Pat Gegg during his senior year football season with his grandma. Pat Gegg thought he had lost everything when Hurricane Irma took his cottage on Ponte Vedra Beach, southeast of Jacksonville, Fla. Especially painful was the loss of a Rubbermaid tub containing a number of irreplaceable Scouting items.
We found him, you guys! Read the happy ending to this story here . The original post follows … Nikki Presley and her husband, Dustin, were walking on the beach in Jacksonville, Fla., less than a week after Hurricane Irma had passed through.
Elisa D'Antonio and her son, Ryan, in 2015. Inset: Elisa D'Antonio in 2005. On Sept. 11, 2001, Elisa D’Antonio was at the Pentagon attending an Air Force training course. A little before 9:30 a.m., someone wheeled a TV into the classroom, which was on the building’s south side.
If your Cub Scout pack is typical, you’ll not only be recruiting Scouts this fall – you’ll also be recruiting adult leaders. Den Leaders are the ones that packs usually need the most, and they’re the most important because they deliver the program.
Share your Cub Scouting pride with friends, family members and that classmate from high school you’ve been meaning to get back in touch with. With these new Facebook profile picture frames, you can show that you’re a proud Cub Scout mom or Cub Scout dad or part of a proud Cub Scout family.
Scouting U is offering a number of online and in-person courses to help prepare employees and volunteers to deliver a memorable, effective Scouting program. Succession Planning: The BSA is dependent on our many volunteers to provide the best possible experience for Scouts.
When the Pinewood Derby race is done, the cars remain as priceless artifacts of history. Like all those irreplaceable items from childhood, these shouldn’t be relegated to a dusty drawer. Those cars belong in something like this handsome homemade Pinewood Derby display case.
The easiest way to have a great year with your den is to start by making a Cub Scout adventures schedule. Use these 7 simple steps to create one.
