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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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Select councils will gear up this fall to pilot Lions, a new Scouting program for kindergarten-age boys. Sounds simple, right? Isn’t it just a matter of adding a new rank to Cub Scouting?… Not so fast! Although there are similarities, there are also differences between Lions and the core Cub Scouting program and we’re here…
Outdoor Code + Leave No Trace + Tread Lightly + Land Ethic = Outdoor Ethics Just like that little equation might be confusing, there's been some confusion about the Outdoor Ethics part of the Boy Scouts of America program. I've heard BSA is breaking ties with Leave No Trace.
Download this FREE Cub Scout camping checklist to share with the families in your pack. Share all the details about the campout in one document.
Cub Scout Robert R. displays his Medal of Merit Award for rescuing two toddlers from drowning. (Photo credit: Catholicphilly.com) When one Cub Scout visited his local swim club last summer, he didn’t expect to leave the pool a life-saver. Yet when the Scout spotted two toddlers drowning in the deep end, he sprung into action…
The new Cub Scout shooting sports program has arrived! Get the new requirements, see the new recognition devices and read the FAQs about the change.
One mom launched a Cards for Jacob campaign to help cheer up her Cub Scout son who faces surgery on his scull and neck next month.
The Cub Scouts and families of Melrose Pack 68 held their annual Blue and Gold Banquet on Monday, February 15th at the Melrose American Legion. Sixteen of the eighteen Cub Scouts attended the event. I was quite happy with the turnout.
Did you notice there are no shooting activities in the new Cub Scout program adventures? Nothing to replace the old BB Gun and Archery belt loops. Have no fear! A replace award is here! The Cub Scout Shooting Sports award should be available at your local district and council camps this summer.
A Scouter created a beautiful Pinewood Derby display case that's functional, too. It securely stores 150-plus cars to make them ready for race day.
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.
It's been a busy year. Here's a list recapping all of our events and links to the ones I've posted about. Date, Unit, Event, Category 1/10, Pack 700, Pinewood Derby, event 1/17, Troop 117, Rocknasium trip, Campout 1/23, Pack 700, Webelos Bridging, event 1/24-1/25, Troop 117, OKPIK, training 1/31, Troop 117, Eagle COH, Troop Meeting…
If you’re not sure what to expect at your first Scouting event as a parent, prepare to be as excited as your son will be when you both discover what the Boy Scouts of America has to offer. Emily, creator of the Busy Mommy blog, discovered her own Scouting enthusiasm when she and her youngest…
I am currently serving as the cubmaster of Melrose Pack 68. I am into my second year of holding this position. While it was not a position I was looking for when I joined the Cub Scout pack committee, I have been having fun.
Melrose Cub Scout Pack 68 currently has 18 members from Tiger Cubs through Webelos Scouts. The pack committee has been doing a great job of finding things to keep the Scouts interested in Scouting and things that are fun to do.
The committee of Melrose Cub Scout Pack 68 would like to see the Scouts earn the Journey To Excellence patch for 2015 so they have been coming up with service projects for the boys. In June the pack did a cleanup project in the city park, picking up trash along the pond and softball field.
Hosting a Cub Scout gift exchange for the holidays? Then check out this fun story that doubles as a game. The Cub Scouts will love it!
Want to make this next Pinewood Derby the best one yet? I've got you covered with these 10 Pinewood Derby planning tips.
15 awesome Star Wars-themed pinewood derby cars built by Boys’ Life readers … Jump into hyperspace with these 15 awesome Star Wars-themed pinewood derby cars built by Boys' Life readers. View On WordPress
Who's more nervous about that first night sleeping in a tent: the Cub Scouts or their moms or dads? In some of our Scouting families, the answer is both.
This summer, a Cub Scout Pack in the Sam Houston Area Council hosted a back-to-school event and invited local parents to bring their sons for an afternoon of regatta-themed adventure. Rachel, a mom blogger and creator of A Southern Fairytale , was not quite sure what to expect when she and her son arrived at the…
Another part of the pack meeting the den ran last week was singing the "12 Days of Scoutmas." Several weeks ago, I spent a good part of a den meeting working with the Webelos in the den to plan the agenda for the pack meeting.
Lorraine sent in this question: What type of shirt do female den leaders wear? (yellow or tan)I want to get a shirt to wear so my Webelo Scouts understand and take pride in the uniform. (lead by example) I never had a shirt before, we are Webelo 1.
Are you looking for a Cub Scout flag ceremony that will be easy for the Scouts to remember? Check out this Five Finger Flag Ceremony--perfect for the boys!
