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Cub Scouts

Geared for boys in first through fifth grades — or ages 7 to 10 — Cub Scout activities teach positive citizenship lessons and help establish young boys’ sense of belonging. These Cub Scout activities include learning the Cub Scout Promise, the Law of the Pack, and the Cub Scout sign, handshake, and motto — in addition to engaging indoor and outdoor learning adventures.

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How to head off homesickness before—and during—resident camp

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Don’t let homesickness sidetrack your Scouts’ summer camp plans.

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Pro fisherman Tom Redington shares how to hook Scouts on fishing

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Get your Scouts hooked on fishing—especially when it comes to the science, technology, engineering, and math involved in the pastime—with tips from professional fisherman Tom Redington, father of a Tiger Scout.

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The history behind the pinewood derby’s success

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The first pinewood derby was held back on May 15, 1953 by Cub Scout Pack 280C of Manhattan Beach, Calif. Who would have thought that 60 years later, the derby would be rolling on with 1 to 2 million participants …

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Motivate Cub Scouts with the Outdoor Activity Award

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Help your Cub Scouts pursue the Outdoor Activity Award.

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Secrets to teaching the Webelos activity badges

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Take the panic out of planning your Webelos’ activity badges with these tips for accessing resources in your community.

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Teach Cub Scouts about automobile safety

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It’s never too early to start teaching kids about automobile safety. Learn more about a hands-on training course that your Cubs will love.

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How (and why) longtime Scouter Linda Case stays committed

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A longtime Cub Scouter shares her advice for recruiting new Cubs, involving parents, and much more.

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How to ensure payment in money-earning projects

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Ideas from the field: How to respond when a Scout sells popcorn but a parent fails to turn in the money.

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Ideas to help your pack build—not lose—momentum during the holidays

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Scouters share their ideas for helping your pack building steam (versus slipping into a slump) during the holiday season.

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Quell Cub Scout chaos with these good-behavior techniques

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Use these tips to help wrangle enthusiastic Cub Scouts during your next pack meeting.

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Cub Scout Training

  • BSA Online Training
    Login to MyScouting to take BSA online training courses, including Youth Protection, Fast Start, Position Specific and more. Requires a username and password.
  • Youth Protection Resources for Cub Scouts
  • The Guide to Safe Scouting — Youth Protection
  • How to Conduct a Pinewood Derby
  • How to Host a Cub Scout Roundtable
  • Bullying Prevention Lesson Plan
  • Q&A on Youth Protection
  • Bullying Prevention Slideshow
  • How to Be a Mentor to Scouts and Scouters
  • Leave No Trace

Cub Scout Activities

  • Cub Scout Outings and Field Trips
  • Cub Scout Camping
  • Cub Scouts: Types of Outdoor Activities
  • Common-Sense Safety Tips for Outdoor Activities
  • Pinewood Derby Interactive Car Designer

Cub Scout Advancement & Awards

  • Cub Scout Uniform and Awards Factsheet

Cub Scout Uniforms & Insignia

  • Tiger Cub Insignia
  • Cub Scout and Webelos Scout Insignia
  • Cub Scout Program Identification
  • Cub Scout Advancement
  • Cub Scout Academics and Sports
  • Cub Scout Pack Badges of Office
  • Cub Scout Participation and Achievement
  • Cub Scout Leader Recognitions
  • Religious Emblems for Cub Scouts

Tiger Cubs

  • Cub Scout Tiger Cub Handbook

Webelos

  • Cub Scout Webelos Handbook

Cub Scout Forms & Applications

  • Health and Safety Forms
  • Uniform Inspection Sheet
  • Tiger Cub Den Record
  • Tiger Cub Attendance & Dues
  • Tiger Cub Den Advancement Report
  • Individual Tiger Cub Record
  • Cub Scout Den Meeting program
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  • Individual Cub Scout Record
  • Webelos Uniform Inspection Sheet
  • Webelos Den Meeting Program
  • Den Recognition Report
  • Progress Record for the Tiger Cub Den Leader Award
  • Progress Record for the Cub Scout Den Leader Award
  • Progress Record for the Webelos Den Leader Award
  • Progress Record for the Cubmaster Award
  • Progress Record for the Cub Scouter Award
  • New Unit Application
  • Transfer Form (Youth Member)
  • Tour Plan
  • Activity Consent Form and Approval by Parents
  • Incident Information Report
  • Meeting Place Inspection Checklist
  • Annual Health and Medical Record
  • Unit Advancement Report
  • Unit Money-Earning Permit Application

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