Author: Scouter Mom
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Is the Blue and Gold Banquet the End of the Cub Scout Year?
Blue and Gold is often treated like the end of the Cub Scout year, but it is really a celebration, not a stopping point. Cub Scouting continues through the school year for all ranks from Lion to Arrow of Light. Dens can keep meeting, finish rank requirements, or work on electives after Blue and Gold.…
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Boys and Girls Dens in Cub Scouting
Starting June 1, 2023, Cub Scout family packs can have mixed-gender dens for younger ranks. Boys and girls in kindergarten through fourth grade can now be in the same den. This makes it easier for small packs to stay strong and for families to keep things simple. Arrow of Light Scouts will still have separate…
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Scout Recognition Certificate
Want a simple way to recognize Scouts for their achievements? Try this free customizable certificate template. You can use it for any award—rank advancements, badges, or service projects. Just fill in the form, download the PDF, and print. It’s easy to use and doesn’t take much time. Add a personal touch with a short note…
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Cub Scout Trading Cards
With baseball season right around the corner, let your Cub Scouts make their own trading cards with “Cub Scout stats”. This Cub Scout craft works great with any sports themed den or pack meeting.
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The Aims of Scouting
Scouting can feel busy with meetings, campouts, and planning. It is easy to focus on details and forget the purpose behind them. The Aims of Scouting help leaders and parents remember why the program exists. These aims guide every activity and decision. They focus on character, citizenship, leadership, and fitness. When leaders keep these goals…
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Spud Game
Spud is a fast and easy game that works for Cub Scouts and older Scouts. It needs only a ball and an open space. One Scout throws the ball, calls a number, and the Scout with that number must freeze the group with a shout of “Spud.” Then comes careful steps, a quick throw, and…
