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Cub Scout adventures offer more than colorful swag
Adventure is a hallmark of every level of the Scouting program. But in Cub Scouting, the word takes on a special meaning. For each badge of rank, Cub Scouts must complete a series of adventures, which...
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How to make Cub Scout day camp count
Angie Williamson really, really likes Cub Scout day camp. The Mount Morris, Mich., volunteer likes it so much that she runs two separate camps every summer and also volunteers for a winter camp the...
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Scouting helps these families make the most of their time together
From New York’s steel towers to the bayous of Louisiana, these five Scouting families make their world a better place. In the process, Scouting helps them become stronger together. The Castle family...
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Plan now for a great crossover ceremony
A technical glitch silenced the soundtrack for Pack 183’s crossover ceremony last winter. Despite the hiccup, the Scouts had a great time and the ceremony was a success, according to Laura Dombroski,...
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Tips for managing a Cub Scout megapack
Fort Leavenworth, Kan., is home to 14,000 people, three elementary schools and just one Cub Scout pack. Pack 1 isn’t just any pack, however. It’s one of the oldest packs west of the Mississippi, and...
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How one council is improving pack-school relationships
It was the sort of phone call every Cub Scout leader dreads. Mark Beard, the principal of Stone Lake Elementary School, was on the line, calling to notify Robert Rhymes, Pack 255’s committee chair,...
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Show & Tell: Scouting at Home
Americans are staying home to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. We asked Scouts and Scouters to share how they’re continuing Scouting at home and making a difference in their communities. Hopefully,...
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How summer activities benefit your pack
The National Summertime Pack Award program features all sorts of prizes. There’s a streamer for the pack flag if the pack holds an activity during each summer month. There’s a streamer for the den...
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Show & Tell: BSA National Camp-In
Thousands of Scouts and Scouters tuned in for a day of virtual fun May 2 as the Boy Scouts of America hosted a National Camp-In on its Facebook page. With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing people to stay...
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Scout Crafts: Rice Candle Holder
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwcUe_mUXno Supplies: Uncooked white rice Food dye (red, white, yellow and blue) Rubbing alcohol or vinegar Plastic bag Wax paper Measuring utensils (cup and tablespoon)...
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Scout Crafts: Origami Tents
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_AaEJ2JhFw Supplies: Sturdy colored paper Scissors Glue stick Photos of your Scout Directions: First, you’ll take a sturdy square piece of paper and fold it in half. If...
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Show others you speak their language with a special patch for your uniform
This summer, Scouts from across the globe will descend on the Summit Bechtel Reserve for the 24th World Scout Jamboree. (Visit wsj2019.us to learn how to join this global celebration.) For nearly two...
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Scout Crafts: Popcorn Centerpiece
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBwXH-sHmNY Supplies: Popcorn Tall clear vase Dowel rods Tape or glue stick Scissors Cardstock Scouting magazine template Directions: First, print out your designs on...
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Rethinking the Blue and Gold Banquet
Way back in 1952, The Boy Scout Encyclopedia — yes, there really was such a book — included this description of the pack blue and gold dinner: “Often the mothers cook the dinner and the Cub Scouts...
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How to smooth the transition to a Scout troop
When Paula Castleman looked at her district’s track record for Webelos-to-Scout transition a couple of years ago, she was not impressed. “We only had about 25 percent of our boys going from Cub Scouts...
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Ready for takeoff with kites
Let’s go fly some kites, a sport every Scout can enjoy even though there are always strings attached. Kites can be the focus of STEM activities featuring the science of weather, technology of flight,...
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How to keep your pack active this summer
In her four years as a Cub Scout leader, Sara Banks had often heard that packs should remain active over the summer. But in Pack 555 in Midland, Ga., all that happened in June, July and August was...
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Recruit families to your pack using a blend of online and real-world means
Picture a stack of 174 newspapers, each 85 pages thick. Back in 2007, researcher Martin Hilbert calculated that’s how much information the average person received every single day. And that was before...
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What is BALOO, and why is it good for you?
(This story originally appeared in the March-April 2018 issue of Scouting magazine.) A few years ago, longtime Cub Scout training experts Matt Markham and Jessi King-Markham found that volunteers who...
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A WOW! event — with a Halloween twist — helps ensure a healthy recruiting year
When it comes to maintaining a healthy Scout unit, recruiting is king. The ability to consistently bring in new members is the lifeblood of every troop, crew or ship. A large part of recruiting is...
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