Cub Scouts

Missing Popcorn Sale Money

A reader asks what to do when the money for the unit popcorn sale doesn’t add up.

How to Locate a Cub Scout Pack to Join

Needra sent in this question: “My grandson who is 6 would like to join a tiger cub program. How do I find one in my area??” This one is easy to answer!

Is Cold Weather Camping Appropriate for Cub Scouts?

Debbie asks if winter camping is appropriate for Cub Scouts. The age-appropriate guidelines provide some insight. But how cold is too cold for Cub Scouts?

Cool and Creamy Skit/Song

This is a funny skit just because it is so messy. I have seen this performed by camp staff many times. Cub Scouts love watching their counselors cover each other in shaving cream!

Service Project Ideas for Lions and Tigers (Cub Scouts)

Coming up with feasible service project ideas for young Cub Scouts can be a challenge. Lions (who are in kindergarten) need to do a good turn for the Pick My Path adventure. And Tigers (who are in first grade) need to do a service project for the Tiger Circles adventure. There are many possibilities though.

Table Top Crab Robot Kit

This kit can be used to create a working robot. The robot is a crab which will walk around under it’s own power and avoid obstacles.

Take Me Fishing: Places to Fish in Your Area

TakeMeFishing.org has an interactive map which will help you to locate the places to fish closest to you. Just enter your zip code. You might be amazed to find local parks that allow fishing!

Make a Mbira from Bobby Pins

Almost Unschoolers shows how to make a mbira from bobby pins, craft sticks, and thumbtacks. A mbira is a “thumb piano” of African origin. Music is made by plucking metal tines.

Scout Recognition Certificate – Fill In Your Own Information

A while back John M sent in this Webelos Crossover certificate he had made to share with everyone. However, many readers have asked for an easy way to use this with their own unit, award, etc. Now we have it! I have taken what John sent and turned it into a certificate you can create with your own information. Since the you enter the information, you can use it for ranks, awards, merit badges, or whatever you like. #CubScouts #BoyScouts #BSA

The USO’s Tips for Sending a Care Package to Troops

Does your unit want to send a care package to our troops? This article will help you locate a USO center to get started and has some ideas for what to put in the perfect care package.

ScoutmasterV Whoa. Scoutmaster of a troop of young ladies over here, We DO NOT spend our time doing coed nonsense with the boys. We follow the... – on My Opinion on the BSA's Decision to Provide a Path to Eagle Scout for Girls
David How can you have an all-girl Den of 1 (for example) and expect to represent the best of Scouting? Is a girl AOL Den of... – on Combining Boys and Girls Dens in Cub Scouting
Darlene Boy Scouts..... Means it's for BOYS. My son just made Eagle and now is an Assistant Scout Master. Being a single mom, the main reason... – on My Opinion on the BSA's Decision to Provide a Path to Eagle Scout for Girls
Patricia There are three separate poles, same high, same line. From left to right, first pole; with the American Flag, 2nd pole (in the middle) with... – on Displaying the US Flag with Other Flags
Stuart Weisberg The last two years at the Northeast Illinois Council Camporee in late April, the overnight temps dropped into the mid-20's. The first year we were... – on Is Cold Weather Camping Appropriate for Cub Scouts?
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