Author: Scouter Mom
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Cub Scout Nutrition Game: Food Go Fish Game
Pyramid Go Fish is a simple nutrition game that works well for Cub Scout den meetings. It uses familiar Go Fish rules and food group cards to help Scouts learn about healthy eating. As Scouts match cards, they see many types of foods and talk about what they eat at home. The game fits well…
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Build Your Own Food Plate
The Build Your Own Food Plate activity helps Scouts learn about healthy eating in a simple way. Scouts cut pictures of foods and place them on a large poster shaped like a plate. Each section of the plate represents a food group such as grains, fruits, vegetables, protein foods, and dairy. Scouts also add pictures…
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Respectful Listening
Keeping Cub Scouts focused during a meeting can be a challenge. The Respectful Listening activity gives you a simple system that works. Using a talking token, such as a feather, only the person holding it may speak. Clear rules remind Scouts to look at the speaker, avoid interrupting, and stay on topic. Scouts write down…
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Balancing Advancement and Fun
Many den leaders wonder if it is okay to plan activities that do not count toward advancement. The answer is yes. Cub Scouts need fun and engaging meetings to stay interested. While advancement matters, it is only one part of the program. You can balance both by including some requirements and leaving space for activities…
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Scouting Without a Unit: Lone Scouts
Lone Scouting is a great option for families who want Scouting but cannot attend regular pack or troop meetings. It is part of Scouting America and follows the same program rules. Youth earn the same ranks and awards. They work at home with a Lone Scout friend and counselor, often a parent. Lone Scouts can…
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Scouting For Food Neckerchief Slide
The Scouting for Food neckerchief slide is a simple craft that helps Scouts remember the value of service. Made from a film canister and a food label, it looks like a tiny open can. Scouts can wear it during Scouting for Food or at later meetings. This craft works well for Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA,…
