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Cub Scout Corner: Better den behavior in two easy steps

By Mark Ray

Your Cub Scouts might be called Lions or Tigers, but you probably feel like you’re herding cats half the time.

Ideas for games for rambunctious Cub Scouts

By Scouting magazine

Veteran Cubmasters know how to have fun in low-stress ways that require little preparation or money.

Recruit families to your pack using a blend of online and real-world means

By Mark Ray

As Pack 90 in Centralia, Mo., discovered, you can get your pack’s message out even if #ourpackisawesome never trends on Twitter.

Cub Scout Corner: Program planning made painless

By Mark Ray

The secret to Cub Scout program planning for leaders: A streamlined planning process and plenty of communication.

Scouting Show and Tell: Virtual Pinewood Derbies

By Michael Freeman

Let’s go racing — online. During a pandemic, Scouters figure out ways to make an entertaining virtual Pinewood Derby.

Tips for a Successful Webelos-to-Scout Transition

By Mark Ray

Successful Webelos-to-Scouts BSA transitions are no accident. Instead, they stem from hard work both before and after the moment Scouts walk across a bridge.

Scouting FAQ: Chartered Organizations

By Mark Ray

Every Scouting unit “belongs” to a local organization like a school, religious institution or service club. Here’s an overview of this essential relationship.

What I’ve Learned: Family Scouting

By Mark Ray

“(Scouting) is a family sport for us, and the fact that I get paid to do this is really icing on the cake.”

How to Plan a Virtual Adventure for Your Cub Scouts

By Mark Ray

During a virtual campout, the members of Pack 27 in Colorado Springs did a virtual escape room activity designed by Den Leader Carrie Kelly.

Let’s Go Racing! Cub Scouts Show Off Their Creative Cars

By Michael Freeman

We asked Scouters to share photos of their Cub Scouts’ past racers; some were built for speed, others for fun. Hopefully they’ll serve as inspiration for your Cub Scout’s car this year.