Cub Scout Corner Archives - Page 4 of 4

Why advancement isn’t the end-all for each week’s meeting

Cub Scouting isn’t just about earning the next pin, patch, bead or belt loops. Read how these Cub Scout leaders focus both on advancement and fun.

Secrets to teaching the Webelos activity badges

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

Plan a Scout Sunday or Scout Sabbath celebration

Scout Sunday and Scout Sabbath observances don’t have to be elaborate. Still, there are some things you can do to make them as meaningful as possible for both pack members and members of the congregation.

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

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

Quell Cub Scout chaos with these good-behavior techniques

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

Build momentum for Cub Scout summer programs

Use these strategies to build momentum leading into summertime Cub Scout programming.

Tips for teaching Cub Scouts the Scout Law

Memorizing the 12 words of the Scout Law (16 if you count “A Scout is” and “and”), and getting them in the right order, can be tough for Cub Scouts. To make it easier for Cub Scouts, here are some learning strategies that work better than rote memorization.

Why outdoor crossover ceremonies make sense

You don’t have to go somewhere special to have a great outdoor crossover ceremony. Just about any natural area will do—maybe even the grounds around your regular meeting place. The key is to do it outside.

Make your blue and gold banquet enjoyable

The biggest Cub Scout event of the year doesn’t have to be the longest. After all, families shouldn’t have to bring a late-night snack to survive their pack’s annual blue and gold dinner.