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Cub Scout Activities

Get inspired by reading about the adventures and activities of other Cub Scout packs across the nation.

Cub Scout Activities

Play your cards right with credit card processing for your pack

By Michael Freeman

How to accept credit cards for popcorn, camp fees and everything else.

Cub Scout Activities

Blue and Gold and fun all over

By Michael Freeman

You don’t have to be a wizard to plan a magical banquet. Start with these five tips.

Cub Scout Activities

Bright lights, fast cars in Times Square

By Michael Freeman

Lessons from the Pinewood Derby World Championship in New York.

Cub Scout Activities

Five secrets behind a magical blue and gold

By Bryan Wendell

Nancy Burke is the Cubmaster of Pack 19 of Dallas, and her pack’s Harry Potter-themed banquet thrilled visitors young and old.

Cub Scout Activities

How to make hiking with your Cub Scouts meaningful and fun

By Scouting magazine

Use these strategies to encourage and engage your Cub Scouts when hiking outdoors.

Cub Scout Activities

Make your raingutter regatta a ‘recycle regatta’

By Bryan Wendell

Short on supplies? No problem! Use these tips for hosting a raingutter regatta using recycled materials.

Cub Scout Activities

Motivate Cub Scouts with the Outdoor Activity Award

By Scouting magazine

Help your Cub Scouts pursue the Outdoor Activity Award.

Cub Scout Activities

Prepare to head off homesickness before and during resident camp

By Scouting magazine

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

Cub Scout Activities

Three awesome STEM activities for your next pack or den meeting

By Michael Freeman

STEM, or science, technology, engineering and mathematics can be found throughout the Cub Scouting advancement program. Keep it fun with these activities.

Cub Scout Activities

Tips and tricks for planning an awesome Cub Scout carnival

By Scouting magazine

Seasoned Cub Scouters share their ideas for planning, empowering the boys and creating a fun atmosphere at your next Cub Scout carnival.

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