Author: Scouter Mom
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Aquatics Theme for Cub Scouts
Nothing is as fun on a hot summer day as being with your friends at the pool. This aquatics theme for Cub Scouts will help you plan a fun water activity for your den or pack. Just make sure you follow the BSA safety rules.
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Good Phone Habits for Scouts and Youth Leaders
Phones are part of everyday life for many Scouts, but using them well takes practice. In Scouting, phones should support safety, learning, and teamwork, not distract from them. This article shares simple tips to help Scouts use phones responsibly and with good manners. It covers safety, meeting rules, campouts, and online behavior. Scouts learn how…
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Cycling Merit Badge
The Cycling merit badge teaches you how to safely ride a bike and plan long trips. You’ll learn basic bike maintenance, like fixing a flat tire and adjusting brakes. The badge covers road biking or mountain biking, so you can choose what interests you. You’ll practice safe riding techniques, including using hand signals and checking…
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Choosing Cub Scout Electives That Fit Your Den
Elective adventures help Cub Scout leaders add fun and flexibility beyond Bobcat and required adventures. Electives make meetings more engaging. They help match activities to Scout age, energy, and time limits. Some electives are active. Others are calm and hands on. Choosing the right ones helps meetings run smoothly and keeps Scouts interested. Electives also…
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Camping Adventures for Cub Scouts
At this Wolf den meeting for the Call of the Wild adventure, Wolves prepare for camping by learning about knots, fire, the Outdoor Code, and Leave No Trace.
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Wilderness Survival Merit Badge
The Wilderness Survival Merit Badge teaches Scouts how to handle emergencies in the outdoors. Scouts learn how to build a shelter, find safe water, signal for help, and stay warm and dry. They also practice what to do if they get lost or separated from their group. The badge helps Scouts think ahead and stay…
