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Cub Scout Leadership

Strong leadership and engaging activities will help ensure Cub Scouts attain the Arrow of Light.

Cub Scout Leadership

Advice on recruiting Cub Scouting volunteers

By Aaron Derr

Start early and recruit often. Here’s how to gain more adult volunteers in your pack.

Cub Scout Activities

How to make your pack food-allergy friendly for all boys

By Aaron Derr

Just because a boy has a food allergy, doesn’t mean he can’t participate in Cub Scouting. Here’s how to make your pack welcoming to those with food allergies.

Advancement & Awards

Two special awards recognize den and patrol excellence

By Aaron Derr

Learn more about the National Den Award and the National Honor Patrol Award.

Cub Scout Activities

Cub Scouting veteran shares her advice for Cubmasters

By Aaron Derr

With more than 30 years in Cub Scouting, Maureen Riley shares her tips and tricks for recruiting and retaining new Cubs, keeping the program fresh and more.

Cub Scout Leadership

How to find time for Scouting, family and your busy life

By Aaron Derr

Eight Super Scouters share their tips on how to juggle family, work and Scouting.

Committee Support
Cub Scout Leadership

Ideas for gaining support from your pack committee

By Scouting magazine

Ideas from the field: Advice for Cubmasters in need of parent and committee support.

Cub Scout Support
Cub Scout Corner

How to offer financial assistance to Scouting families in need

By Scouting magazine

Does your pack feel compelled to offer a helping hand to families who wish to join Scouting but might need financial assistance for uniforms, camp or other expenses? Here’s how you can help.

Cubmobile Car Race
Cub Scout Activities

How to craft the perfect Cubmobile with your Cub Scouts

By Scouting magazine

Ready to roll? Here’s how to craft the perfect Cubmobile car and let gravity do the rest.

Shelley O'Neill
Cub Scout Leadership

Advice from a den leader who calls Philmont home

By Scouting magazine

Advice from Cub Scout leader Shelley O’Neill.

Helping Scouts With ADHD
Cub Scout Leadership

How to help Scouts with ADHD succeed — without hurting anyone’s feelings

By Scouting magazine

Tips and ideas for leaders working with Scouts who struggle with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

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