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State Capitals Bingo Cards  In this picture bingo game, the cards have images of the states with the capitals on them. As each state name is called, players must try to find the capital on their card and mark it.

Good Manners Pin for Cub Scouts  Miss Manners move over! There are Cub Scouts in the room! Well, maybe our Cub Scouts aren't etiquette experts, but they can earn their Good Manner pin from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program.

One Scout Oath and Law - Our Changing World  All BSA programs to use the Scout Oath and Law - Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturers. I think the consistency is good, but I will miss some aspects of the old versions,.

Climbing Merit Badge for Boy Scouts  Boy Scouts might be able to earn the Climbing merit badge in their own neighborhood. Our local climbing gym gives Scouts the opportunity to earn this badge.

November Cub Scout Theme - Fifty Great States (Citizenship)  This Cub Scout theme revolves around the ideas of flag etiquette and service to the community, with a little geography thrown in. Find some ways to form your pack and den programs around this theme in this article.

Volleyball Belt Loop for Cub Scouts  We are right in the middle of volleyball season. If you have a Cub Scout who plays on a volleyball team, he has probably already met the requirements for the Volleyball belt loop from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program.

Hiking Pin for Cub Scouts  Don't forget to put the "outing" in Cub Scouting. :-) One easy way to get some outdoor adventure into your program is hiking. And while your pack or den is out hiking, your Cub Scouts can work on their Hiking pin from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program.

Pack Meeting Plan for October: Jungle of Fun (Responsibility)  The Cub Scout core value for the month of October is Responsibility. BSA has released a Cub Scout pack meeting plan called Jungle of fun related to this core value.

Pet Care Pin for Cub Scouts  If you have a pet, then your Cub Scout can probably earn the Pet Care pin from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program. And he will learn more about his pet and how to be more responsible for his pet's well being.

Marble Mat for Indoor Marbles Games  A marble mat will make it easy to play marbles indoors. Great for any Cub Scouts working on the Marbles Belt Loop and Pin

Marbles Set with Shooters (Taws)  This set will help any Cub Scouts working on the Marbles Belt Loop and Pin. Set includes 35 toy marbles plus one large marble and two medium marbles.

Kickball Pin for Cub Scouts  Our grade school's annual kickball tournament is coming up next month. It will benefit a charity chosen by the Student Council. Cub Scouts from our pack who participate will probably be able to earn the Kickball pin from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program.

Whitewater Merit Badge for Boy Scouts  Boy Scouts can choose between a canoeing option and a kayaking option when they earn the Whitewater merit badge.

Tennis Pin for Cub Scouts  I haven't played tennis much lately, but I used to play with my brother and sister when I was young. There was a tennis court in a park near our house. We would ride our bikes over and then play a game or two. If your Cub Scout enjoys tennis, he might want to earn the Tennis pin from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program.

Reptiles and Amphibians for Dummies  This book will help Scouts learn how to care for reptiles and amphibians. Perfect for Cub Scouts working on their Pet Care Belt Loop and Pin or Boy Scouts working on the Reptile and Amphibian Study Merit Badge or the Pets Merit Badge.

Catching Flies for Reptiles - A Homemade Trap  Here is a tip for Scouts working on the Reptile and Amphibian Study Merit Badge for a homemade fly trap to help save money feeding your critters.

BSA Tiger Supplemental Den Meeting Plan B - Make a Model (Pinewood Derby Car)  BSA provides a set of Tiger den meeting plans for Cub Scout den leaders. This is the second of the supplemental tiger den meeting plans. It starts Tiger Elective 17 – Make a Model.

September Cub Scout Theme - Hometown Heroes (Cooperation)  BSA offers supplemental pack program ideas for each month. One theme for the September core value of Cooperation is a Hometown Heroes theme.

Golf Belt Loop for Cub Scouts  I am not a golfer at all and my husband only golfs about once every five years. But some, including kids, are passionate about the game. If you know a Cub Scout who enjoys golfing, introduce him to the Golf belt loop from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program.

Roller Skating Pin for Cub Scouts  If you have a lot of skaters in your pack, you could plan a skating event based on the requirements for the roller skating pin from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program.

Flag Football Belt Loop for Cub Scouts  Whenever I go to a camporee, I see at least a couple of units playing flag football. If your Cub Scouts enjoy a good game of football, have them look at the requirements for the Flag Football belt loop from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program.

The Science of Fire – The Fire Triangle  Knowledge of fire safety and the fire triangle is an essential outdoor skill. Scouts should understand the science of fire when camping. Understanding the way fire works and what is required to start and sustain a fire not only helps them build fires. It also helps scouts know how to contain fires and put them out.

Disabilities Awareness Belt Loop for Cub Scouts  The Disabilities Awareness belt loop is another of the recognitions from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program. This belt loop encourages Cub Scouts to find out what it is like to live with a disability. We had a lady who trains assistance dogs come to a pack meeting and show the Scouts all of the ways the dogs can help people with disabilities. The kids were amazed.

How the Boy Scout Law Relates to the Ten Commandments   Comparing the 10 Commandments to the Boy Scout Law is an interesting activity for any Boy Scout group.

Head West Young Man Cub Scout Pack Meeting Plan (Perseverance)  The core value for the month of May is Perseverance. BSA has just released a Cub Scout pack meeting plan called Head West Young Man related to this core value.

BSA Bear Den Meeting Ideas: Plan 10 - Saving Well, Spending Well and Games, Games, Games!  Bear den meeting ideas: This plan focuses on Bear Achievement 13 – Saving Well, Spending Well and Bear Achievement 15 – Games, Games, Games!

Boating/Canoeing Troop Program Feature for Boy Scouts  Boating/Canoeing Troop Program Feature for Boy Scouts: The focus of this program feature is on fitness, boating skills, and swimming skills.

The Scouting Way  The Scouting Way can help everybody: men and women, young and old, Scouts and non-Scouts alike incorporate the core ethics and principles of Scouting into their daily lives, in just minutes a day.

The Scoutmaster Minute: Your Handbook for Inspiring Moments   The Scoutmaster Minute presents verses of honesty, courage, service, sacrifice and more-right at your fingertips and right when they're needed, fitting easily into a pocket or backpack.

Scouting For Boys  This book is the foundation document for scouting by Robert Baden-Powell. Profusely illustrated.

The Scoutmaster's Other Handbook   Proven ideas for building strong, successful, sustainable troops that truly achieve the promise of Scouting - from meetings and outings to administration.

80-Piece Deluxe Art Set  80-piece deluxe art set including art supplies for drawing, painting and more

Character Is What You Do When Nobody Is Looking Men's T-Shirt  Know somebody with great character? Give them this t-shirt as a gift. It reads Character is what you do when nobody is looking

Fleur de Lis Graphics Magnets  Get this magnet for yourself or your favorite Scouter. It features a colorful block of fleur de lis graphics.

I don't suffer from insanity youth t-shirt  Got a fun, crazy life? Show your humor with this product. Features the saying "I don't suffer from insanity. I enjoy every minute of it."

Athletics Merit Badge for Boy Scouts  The Athletics merit badge is an elective which might interest Boy Scouts who are involved in sports or concerned about fitness.

BSA Wolf Den Meeting Plans: #11 - Making Choices  BSA provides Wolf den meeting plans for Cub Scout den leaders. This Wolf den meeting plan covers Wolf Achievement 12 – Making Choices.

June Cub Scout Theme - Head West Young Man (Perseverance)  Word on the street is that BSA will release a June Cub Scout theme called "Head West Young Man" for the June core value of Perseverance.

BSA Bear Den Meeting Ideas – #9: Building Muscles and Games, Games, Games!  BSA provides Bear den meeting ideas for Cub Scout den leaders. This Bear den meeting plan focuses on Bear Achievement 16 – Building Muscles and Bear Achievement 15 – Games, Games, Games!

Troop Program Features: Health Care Feature for Boy Scouts  The Boy Scout Roundtable Planning Guide suggests a Health Care troop program feature for Boy Scouts for June 2012. BSA provides the troop program feature guides as a resource for Boy Scout troops.