As of December 31, 2020, the SCOUTStrong PALA Award has been discontinued. The resources below will no longer help you to qualify for this award, but are still a great opportunity for adventurous Scouts to get out and enjoy nature! 3/3/22 Since my last post, Cub Scout Activities: SCOUTStrong PALA & the “Where in theContinue reading “Cub Scout Activities: SCOUTStrong PALA Rank-Specific Scavenger Hunts”
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Cub Scout Activities: SCOUTStrong PALA & the “Where in the World is my Cub Scout Leader” Game
What is the SCOUTStrong PALA Award? Leaders familiar with the SCOUTStrong Healthy Unit award know that this special series of activities fit perfectly into the den setting. You can incorporate healthy snacks, water, and physical activities into just about every adventure and easily earn this special award as you go. In particular, my den enjoyedContinue reading “Cub Scout Activities: SCOUTStrong PALA & the “Where in the World is my Cub Scout Leader” Game”
Kids Stuff: Virtual Play Dates & Activities
This article includes references to the Cyber Chip, which retired in 2022. Cub Scouts are now referred to “The Protect Yourself Rules” video series found at https://www.scouting.org/programs/cub-scouts/preview-adventures/protect-yourself-rules/. The natives are getting restless around here, and Fortnite aside, they’re missing their one-on-one time with their buddies. Totally understandable, and honestly, my heart aches for them that theContinue reading “Kids Stuff: Virtual Play Dates & Activities”
Cub Scout Activities: Adventuring from Home Rank Challenges
My Pack is issuing Rank Challenges to help our Scouts stay involved and entertained over this prolonged period of self-quarantine and social distancing. As an addition to my post about Webelos/AOL Adventures to Complete at Home, which includes an extensive look at how Scouts can complete numerous adventures from the safety of home, I decidedContinue reading “Cub Scout Activities: Adventuring from Home Rank Challenges”
Cub Scout Activities: Webelos/AOL Adventures to Complete At Home
This article includes references to the Cyber Chip, which retired in 2022. Cub Scouts are now referred to “The Protect Yourself Rules” video series found at https://www.scouting.org/programs/cub-scouts/preview-adventures/protect-yourself-rules/. As the nation struggles to get used to the idea of our unplanned coronavirus cancelations, I can’t help but think about what it means to be Scouts with aContinue reading “Cub Scout Activities: Webelos/AOL Adventures to Complete At Home”
Cub Scouts: Scientific Cub Scout Mysteries
2024 Cub Scout Program Updates: The Summertime Pack Award has been replaced with the Summertime Fun adventure. Links have been updated in the article below. As additional program changes are announced, further updates will be made and noted here. Sherlock Holmes, the legendary brain-child of one Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, has come to mind often as I’veContinue reading “Cub Scouts: Scientific Cub Scout Mysteries”
Cub Scout Activities: Family Bake-Off
I’d like to think that, after a decade in Cub Scouts, I have a favorite special event; just one gathering that is more exciting than the others or that I feel the kids enjoy the most. I’ve said it a million times before (and even used it to name my blog), but if you LookContinue reading “Cub Scout Activities: Family Bake-Off”
Cub Scouts: Gift Exchange and Holiday Party Ideas (Achievements, Too!)
We are officially two days into December, which means it’s time to break out the holly and jolly, make with the merry, and find ways to bring cheer into the lives of our Scouts. There’s that old saying, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” By December, your Scouts might be feelingContinue reading “Cub Scouts: Gift Exchange and Holiday Party Ideas (Achievements, Too!)”
Cub Scouts: Raingutter Regatta
2024 Cub Scout Program Updates: The Summertime Pack Award has been replaced with the Summertime Fun adventure. Links have been updated in the article below. As additional program changes are announced, further updates will be made and noted here. I am “admiring” what’s left of a little ice on the back deck as I type this, makingContinue reading “Cub Scouts: Raingutter Regatta”
Scout Activities: This Is Jeopardy! For Advancement
Hey, Scouters! It’s time for JEOPARDY! First category is “Lesser Known Scouting Pioneers,” you’ll take $100. “The influential leader known as ‘Green Bar Bill’ who was quoted as saying ‘Scouting is a game with a purpose’.” Say it with me, everyone… “WHO IS WILLIAM HILLCOURT?” Wait, who? Mr. Hillcourt is the dashing fella to theContinue reading “Scout Activities: This Is Jeopardy! For Advancement”
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