Grin and Bear It Adventure: Cub Scout Helps and Ideas

BSA retired this adventure on June 1, 2024. This information remains here for historical purposes.

Grin and Bear It  is one of the Bear elective adventures.  For this adventure, Bears play a game and hold a Cub Scout Carnival at a pack meeting.

Complete at least four of the following:

1. Play a challenge game or initiative game with the members of your den. Take part in a reflection after the game.
2. Working with the members of your den, organize a Cub Scout carnival and lead it at a special event.
3. Help younger Cub Scouts take part in one of the events at the Cub Scout carnival.
4. After the Cub Scout carnival, discuss with the members of your den and your den leader what went well, what could be done better, and how everyone worked together to make the event a success.
5. With your den, develop a thank-you cheer to recognize those who helped organize the Cub Scout carnival

Click here for a printable copy of the Grin and Bear It requirements

Check off sheet for the Grin and Bear It adventure

Bear Adventures Check Off Sheet

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BSA Video Resource for Grin and Bear It