It’s summertime, and your troop wants to attend a summer camp. Maybe you’re a seasoned Scoutmaster or perhaps you are a first-time leader, but either situation makes you sweat bullets thinking about it. The preparation isn’t just your responsibility. The…
Boy Scout/Cub Scout Fundraising Ideas Running a successful Boy Scout Troop or Cub Pack within Scouting of America requires more than just time and dedication—it also takes money. Whether it’s for camping trips, new gear, or special activities, every unit…
How to Find a Cub Scout Pack (and Questions to Ask Before Joining) If you’re looking for an engaging and educational program for your child, you may want to consider Cub Scouts. Cub Scouts is a youth program that provides…
One of the six essentials in Cub Scouts is a first aid kit. We like to call it a boo-boo kit because it doesn’t have to be something huge. Just a small kit for a few scratches or cuts if…
This is a common scenario, you want to enroll your child in scouts so you go out and look for a local pack to join. I have seen these situations play out in a variety of ways. You show up…
How do you memorize the Scout Oath? Scouting has always been a part of our family. All of my boys have been in Cub Scouts and I myself am an Eagle Scout. My dad was my leader and I was…
Maximizing your child’s scouting experience Through the years I have done just about everything related to scouting. I have been a Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Eagle Scout growing up. As an adult I have been a den leader, cub master,…
Keep Our Lands Clean Earlier this year my son and I did a lakeshore cleanup with the scouts. I was excited not only to participate in this but excited that my son could participate in this cleanup. As we walked…
Parenting Through the Scout Laws I have gone through scouting with all three of my boys. Even though not all of them stuck with it I have enjoyed every moment. I myself went all the way through Tiger scouts all…