When working with Cub Scouts, remember KISMIF – Keep It Simple. Make It Fun. Sometimes we come up with elaborite or complicated plans when our young Scouts would really be just as happy with something simple. Red Light Green Light is a great example of this. It is simple and requires no preparation or materials. My Cub Scouts always enjoy these “classic” playground games.
Tiger Elective Adventure: Tiger Tag
Tiger Tag is one of the Tiger elective adventures. For this adventure, Tiger Cubs and their adult partners play some active games and think about what it means to be a good sport.
Printable helps for requirements:
Printable requirements for Tiger Elective Adventure: Tiger Tag
Printable checkoff sheet for Tiger Elective Adventure: Tiger Tag
Printable note sheet for Tiger Elective Adventure: Tiger Tag
Capture the Flag
Capture the Flag is a great game for a large group. Our Scouts BSA Troop plays it often as an interpatrol activity during meetings. Cub Scouts can play it also. We had a joint Pack/Troop flag retirement ceremony at a local park in the spring. When the ceremony was over, the Scouts BSA organized a game of capture the flag, putting some Cub Scouts on each team. They used most of the park as their play area. It was legendary. 🙂
Steal the Bacon – How to Play
Steal the Bacon is a good game for a large group of Scouts. This is fun for all age levels – from Cub Scouts to Scouts BSA to Venturers. Your older Scouts might try to employ some strategy when playing this game
Tiger Tag Adventure: Cub Scout Helps and Ideas
Tiger Cub Scouts play active, team, and relay games while working on the Tiger Tag adventure. In the process, they learn about teamwork, inclusiveness, and sportsmanship.
Island Tug of War Game
Island tug-of-war is an adaptation of traditional tug of war which not only requires strength but also agility and balance. This game is appropriate for all ages from Cub Scouts to Scouts BSA to Venturers.
Kick the Can
Kick the can is a classic game which combines tag and hide and go seek. This is a great wide area game for a large group. Use it as an activity at a pack campout or to add some physical activity to a pack meeting.
