Cub Scouts – Scouting magazine

Welcome to the Family: It’s the same great Scouting program, now available to all

By Michael Freeman

Cub Scouting has opened its doors to boys and girls alike. And next year, girls can earn merit badges, go camping and work toward the Eagle Scout Award as part of Scouts BSA.

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.

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.

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.

How to strengthen pack ties with your chartered organization

By Michael Freeman

Build a mutual relationship with your chartered organization to nurture and highlight benefits for both groups.

Four tips for getting new Cub Scouts to camp

By Scouting magazine

How to help new Cub Scouts prepare for camp and convince Mom and Dad to come along, too.

How to have a smooth — and successful — Webelos transition

By Scouting magazine

Each potential Scouts fall through the cracks and leave Scouting for good after Webelos. The solution is a smooth Webelos transition process.

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.

Amp up your next Blue and Gold with ideas from Star Wars and more

By Aaron Derr

Try one of these exciting themes — like Star Wars — at your pack’s next blue and gold banquet.

Pro fisherman Tom Redington shares how to hook Scouts on fishing

By Scouting magazine

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.