Category: Aims and Methods of Scouting
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Leaf Print Craft
Leaf print crafts are an easy way to connect Scouts with nature during a meeting or event. Using fresh leaves, paint, and paper, Scouts create simple prints that show leaf shapes and veins. The steps are easy to follow and work well for a wide age range. This craft fits outdoor themes and nature focused…
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Recognizing Eagle Palms
A reader recently wrote to me with this question about recognizing Eagle palms: “My son is about to get his 17th Palm before he turns 18. Is there some type of ceremony to recognized this similar to the Eagle COH?”
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Circle Art
Circle art is an easy craft that works well for Cub Scout dens. Scouts use paper circles to create a simple mosaic design. As they cut and arrange the pieces, they practice scissors skills and learn about shapes and parts of a whole. This makes the craft a good fit for Lions and Tigers, but…
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Bear Robotics Adventure: Retired
(Note: BSA retired this adventure on May 31, 2022. This information remains here for historical purposes.) Robotics is one of the Bear elective adventures. For the Bear Robotics adventure, Cub Scouts investigate the many uses of robots and build their own robots.
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Gooey Butter Cake Recipe
This gooey butter cake recipe uses simple ingredients and easy steps. A cake mix forms the base, and a smooth cream cheese topping bakes on top. The cake comes out soft, sweet, and rich. Youth can help with mixing and measuring, so it works well for families or Scout groups. The cake cools into neat…
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Should Family and Reverence Requirements Be Completed at Home or at a Meeting?
Duty to God adventures work best when families complete them at home. Cub Scout packs include families with many beliefs, and group discussions can create stress or discomfort. These adventures are designed for parent and child conversations, not den lessons. When families handle the discussions, they can use words and ideas that fit their values.…
