Author: Scouter Mom
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Picaria: A Native American Game
Picaria is a quick and easy two-player game that works well in Scout meetings. It comes from Native American culture and is a fun way to teach focus, patience, and thinking ahead. The game starts with placing markers, then players take turns moving them to try to get three in a row. The board can…
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What Does the Cub Scout Pack Committee Chair Do?
The Pack Committee Chair is the adult leader who helps run the Cub Scout pack behind the scenes. This person leads the committee, supports the Cubmaster, and makes sure events and meetings are well planned. The chair helps recruit and guide other volunteers, keeps the pack organized, and works with the chartered organization. If you…
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Hunting for Thanksgiving Dinner Skit
The “Hunting for Dinner” Thanksgiving skit is a humorous performance where Scouts pretend to hunt for their holiday meal. The skit begins with one Scout searching for food, and more Scouts join in as the group grows. They sneak around, adding to the humor with their exaggerated actions. The surprise ending reveals their “hunt” was…
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Lion On Your Mark Adventure
For the Lion On Your Mark elective adventure, Lion Cub Scouts participate in a game, an obstacle course relay, and a box derby race.
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Energy Merit Badge
The Energy merit badge teaches Scouts about energy sources, usage, and conservation. Scouts explore renewable and nonrenewable energy, track energy use, and learn how to save energy. Hands-on activities include creating energy systems, identifying waste, and making charts. Scouts also study the environmental impact of energy and investigate energy-related careers. The badge encourages critical thinking…
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Veterans Day Military Cadence
The Veterans Day Military Cadence is a marching song that helps Scouts honor veterans. It is a “repeat-after-me” song, making it easy to learn and use. The song recognizes all five branches of the military and highlights the importance of their service. Scouts can sing it while marching in place or during an event. It…
