Retention-ReadyWant to keep new Cub Scouts? Follow this 3-step plan.
Make Scouting personal, fun and easy from the start so retention issues won’t keep you up at night.
Retention-ReadyFun Cub Scout leadership training is just a click away
This three-part video series offers practical tips a pack leader can use to welcome new members.
Bear sightings are way up this year. Here’s what to do if you see one.
Bears don’t really care about you. Stay safe by following simple advice.
Teach this to help Scouts respect wildlife
Wildlife is wild. That’s why it’s important to respect their space. Here’s how Scouts and Scouters can do that.
Scouting America’s stance on election participation remains firm
During political events, Scouts may participate in things like the presentation of colors and the Pledge of Allegiance. Once a candidate or party is being endorsed, Scouts and Scouters may not participate in uniform.
Recruitment-ReadyKnow what beats an updated BeAScout pin? Not much.
A current BeAScout pin says to the world, “We’re here, Scouting is awesome and you won’t believe the fun we’re going to have!”
Retention-ReadyWhat makes a great Scout meeting? A Scoutmaster — and ‘Scout Life’ experts — weigh in.
Hands-on activities, mixing things up, going off script occasionally and getting outside are keys to success for any troop or pack.
Retention-ReadyHere’s the Cub Scout retention checklist every leader needs
Keeping your pack engaged doesn’t require a complicated formula. Two Cub Scout leaders share simple ways to make families want to stay.
Preparing your Scout for that first hike
Follow these guidelines, and your Scout could be headed for a life of trailblazing.
Recruitment-ReadyInvite a friend to do something fun. It could lead to Scouting.
The promise of a great time — not a hard sales pitch — is the key to peer-to-peer recruiting.
Recruitment-ReadyGrow your unit with help from social media and locally famous parents.
Many Scout parents are community leaders and influencers who people follow. Let them help you.
The back-to-Scouting checklist every parent needs
A successful fall Scout experience starts with summer prep. Two Cubmasters offer their tips.
Recruitment-ReadyMake sure Scouts can find your unit
Review and update your BeAScout pin. Then monitor leads and respond quickly to interested families.
More secrets to healthy camp food
Here are our healthy-but-flavorful tweaks on your family’s campsite favorites.
Found a tick? Here’s what to do.
A little preparation and know-how goes a long way to protect Scouts and Scouters from ticks.
See a scorpion? Here’s why you shouldn’t panic.
Scorpions in the U.S. don’t pose much of a danger to Scouts on a campout. That sting can hurt, though! Here are some tips and fun facts about the spider’s cousin.
Aaron on Scouting is now simply “On Scouting”
You can remove the Aaron from Aaron on Scouting, but you can’t take away years of joy writing for Scouting America.
Hats off to this Cub Scout’s Mount Rushmore project
Cub Scout pack works to deliver what all Americans agree is a crucial addition to Mount Rushmore — a top hat for Abraham Lincoln.
Why the next issue of Scout Life is a must-read for kids
Whether you’re a parent or a Scout leader (or both!), here’s what your kids will get out of the April issue of Scout Life.
Want to get your Scout to talk? Try a chat around the campfire
Informal settings like campfires or hikes lower the pressure that comes with direct, structured conversations. It’s a place where teens feel emotionally safe and are more likely to open up.
The worst packing fails, as told by real Scout parents and leaders
How do you forget a sleeping bag? Happens all the time, parents and Scouters say. See what else makes the list because it didn’t make the trip to camp.
Why the next issue of Scout Life magazine is a must-read for kids
The March issue features outdoor tips, amazing camp options, STEAM, jokes and more.
Scouts learn lifesaving skills in this Indiana council program
See how “100 Hearts in 100 Days” will teach families how to perform CPR and use an AED.
A parent’s guide to blue and gold banquets
If you’re reading “blue and gold banquet” on your Cub Scout’s calendar for the first time, you’re probably wondering what the whole thing is about.
Help your Cub Scouts build safety skills for life
Safety is the highest priority for Cub Scouts. That’s why #CubChatLive recently welcomed back National Cub Scouting Commissioner Nilesh Shah for a detailed look at personal safety Adventures that span the Cub Scout ranks.
Four winter treks to inspire your next cold weather adventure
Let these winter outings push you out of your comfort zone and onto the memory of a lifetime!
Guest Blog: Here’s how we went from no Scouts to 100 in 4 years
Boston parent Kim Kulasekaran decided to get involved in Scouting four years ago. Today, the pack and troop are thriving and happily serve this urban community.
Snow day? Check out 5 ideas to keep kids active
Whether school is canceled or you just need your kids to get outside for a minute, we’ve got you covered with no-stress snow-day ideas that put brains to work indoors, then get kids moving outdoors. And without devices or screens? Double the win!
Join the discussion at 2 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday) on #TroopTalkLive
Topics include advancement resources and updates to merit badges requirements, including Personal Fitness, Safety and Wilderness Survival.
Get more from your meetings with these new resources
Want to run more meaningful, productive and fun Cub Scout meetings. These new resources are for you.