Author: Scouter Mom
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Citizenship Troop Program Feature
The Citizenship troop program feature teaches Scouts how government and community work. Scouts learn about rights, laws, and responsibilities. They take part in discussions, games, and service projects. These activities help Scouts understand how citizens can make a difference. The program includes options for simple local projects or larger trips. It works well for Scouts…
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Recycled Cereal Box Scrapbooks
This recycled cereal box scrapbook is an easy craft Cub Scouts can enjoy at a den or pack meeting. It uses simple materials you likely already have, such as cereal boxes, paper bags, yarn, glue, and markers. Scouts turn these items into a small book they can fill with photos from their Scouting adventures. The…
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Go for the Gold Cub Scout Theme (Perseverance)
Go for the Gold is a Cub Scout pack meeting theme built around perseverance. Scouts learn what it means to keep trying, even when tasks are hard. The theme uses gold mining as a fun way to show effort, patience, and teamwork. The article walks leaders through planning, activities, ceremonies, and recognition ideas. It includes…
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Book Review: Beginning Boy Scouts
New to Scouts BSA? Beginning Boy Scouts by Jeremy and Heather Reed is a helpful guide for parents who want to understand how the program works. It covers everything from finding a troop to earning Eagle. This book explains rank advancement, leadership roles, uniforms, meetings, and more in plain language. It’s not official, but it’s…
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Personal Safety Adventures for Cub Scouts
Personal safety adventures teach Cub Scouts how to notice danger, speak up, and get help. Each rank has age-appropriate activities that build on what Scouts learned before. Families watch safety videos together and practice simple skills like Shout, Run, Tell. As Scouts grow, they learn about buddies, personal space, home safety, and first aid. These…
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Finding Directions Using a Watch
Scouts can learn a simple way to find direction during the day by using a watch and the sun. This method works well as a hands-on activity for the Second Class rank. It teaches Scouts to watch the sky, notice patterns, and understand how the sun moves. The steps are easy, and they can even…
