Author: Scouter Mom
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What to Do When Parents Cross the Line
What should a Scout unit do when a parent threatens a leader? This article walks through what happens when things go too far and a family becomes a danger to others. Learn what role the Chartered Organization plays, when to call the police, and how to take action even if the council won’t help. Protecting…
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Gandhi’s Shoe Cubmaster Minute
This Scoutmaster or Cubmaster minute shares a short story about Gandhi losing a shoe while boarding a train. When he cannot get it back, he throws his other shoe down so a poor person might find a complete pair. The story teaches Scouts to choose a good attitude when things go wrong. It shows how…
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Kindness Fortune Teller
The kindness fortune teller is a printable that helps Scouts focus on small acts of kindness. Scouts fold the paper into the familiar shape and use it with a partner. Each flap shows a simple task that they can do during the day. The project fits well in a short meeting and needs very little…
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Kindness Ceremony
The Kindness Ceremony is a short presentation used in Cub Scout meetings. Scouts hold letters that spell the word kindness while a leader reads a line for each letter. Each line gives a simple example of how Scouts can show kindness to people, animals, plants, and the Earth. The ceremony works well with themes about…
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Positive Attitude Cub Scout Theme
The Positive Attitude Cub Scout theme uses the excitement of a pinewood derby to teach an important life lesson. Scouts learn to stay cheerful, patient, and supportive, no matter how their race turns out. This theme focuses on effort, kindness, and good sportsmanship. From check-in to the final race, each part of the meeting helps…
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Missing Popcorn Sale Money
Did your pack’s popcorn money come up short? You’re not alone! Sometimes popcorn sales don’t go as planned, especially with new volunteers or unclear recordkeeping. This helpful guide will walk you through simple steps to figure out what happened, talk with your popcorn chair, and work with your chartered organization. Most problems come from honest…
