Need Cub Scout gathering activities ideas for your next den or pack meeting? Find them here! Learn why they are important and how to use them.
Do you need a quick, fun Cub Scout game that can be played indoors or outdoors? The Rattlesnake game is perfect for this.
Learn how to build a catapult cannon in this STEM activity, then play a game that explores physics and math. All inspired by Mr. Bean!
Hands-on experiences with nature are an important element in a child’s development. When given opportunities to explore, connect with nature, and experience its beauty children gain an unders…
The BEST camping games & activities for kids. Fun ideas to keep your family entertained with campfire songs, crafts, scavenger hunts, nature play, printables & more!
Learn how to build a catapult! This STEM activity is so fun for kids and needs just a few simple supplies! Plus learn history in the process.
These fantastic activities are definitely the way to go.
This simple soap carving for kids activity is perfect as a scout camp craft. Ivory soap carving is also fun to do at home with kids of all ages.
Wish Boats are the perfect kids activity and are a fun way to celebrate!
Teach your Cub Scouts how to use a compass so they can go orienteering in a box. Find instructions, routes and route cards in this post.
These great ideas for scout crafts for your troop are all quick and easy. They are great for scouts or any group of kids that need craft ideas!
This is a game where students will have to figure out where their classmate was standing by using the compass bearings / degrees and what they have said they could. read more...
These knot tying games are great to teach kiddos how to tie knots. Use them for Cub Scout den & pack meetings as well as gathering activities.
Learn how to teach your kids about Leave No Trace Principles. This guide is useful for parents, teachers, and scout leaders.
These camp gadgets were featured in the Pioneering Village at the 2017 National Jamboree. All were fashioned out of Scout staves and precut lengths from broomsticks. VIEW VIDEO of the above gadget…
This paper plate shuffle game is an excellent team building activity for kids of all ages. Perfect for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, & Girl Scouts!
Packs can have a simple Raingutter Regatta by turning it into a Recycled Raingutter Regatta! For this environmentally friendly activity, you don't need kits--just stuff from your recycling bin and a few supplies.
Cub Scout hiking games are a fun way to get the kids outside. The games encourage them to explore their surroundings while they're hiking.
FREE printable Nature Scavenger Hunt checklist for preschoolers, big kids, tweens and family - great for a hike, park visit or outdoor-themed party activity!
30+ engineering STEM challenges with simple materials. Kids can tinker with bridges, catapults, boats, and more using recycled and inexpensive materials.
Looking for fun outdoor Cub Scout games for spring? You've found them! The best part is that they are super easy and need only readily available supplies.
Free Printable I Spy Camping Kids Activity. Road trip game or boredom buster for rainy day or summer boredom kids activity.
Orienteering is a great activity to do as a family and teaches your kids map reading skills. There are also places you can easily give it a go. Read more.
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Scout Crafts for your Troop - get 30 quick and easy ideas that your troop will love! These can also be used to keep the kids entertained! #kidscrafts
It sounds gross, but armpit fudge is quite tasty. Making it is a fun activity for kids of all ages.
$5 Friday...Fun Activities for our Boys of Summer. My top 5 favorite summer activities for boys that cost under $5.
Being outdoors with kids can be easy or hard. Easy if they like discovering or hard if they need to be entertained. With my Nature Walk Trail Sign printable I have found a way to appeal to both. Easy crafts or active learning activities are something I like to bring with me for those "I'm bored" times. Redirecting their energy is usually all they ...
Knowing how to build specific types of campfires, or fire lays, can make all the difference to your survival. Learn to build the 6 most common fire lays here...
I am REALLY excited to share something I've been working on for awhile now... a Scout-themed mystery hike! It combines elements from Urban Adventure Quests, the Clue board game, and the Encyclopedia Brown mysteries I loved as a kid (affiliate links). It's called 'The Case of the Missing Scoutmaster'. While it takes place in Fairfield, California and stars Scouts from Troop 482, everyone is welcome to play along. If you live close enough to do the hike in person, click here for the instructions for this 2.5 mile urban hike. If you're not local, click here to solve the mystery by using Google Maps. Enjoy! --------- For more Scout resources, including crafts, games, and other ideas, click the image below.
Learn how to safely build a fire.
Making Alka Seltzer rockets is a cool STEM activity for kids of all ages! Find out how they work and how to make, decorate, and launch them.
This DIY Catapult Chinese sight word game is my kids' new favorite learning toy! The science of the classic catapult craft is mixed with fun reading practice!
A huge collection of camp craft ideas for kids. Grab a few of these ideas that are perfect for summer camp fun anywhere!
Free camping coloring pages are the perfect activity for homeschooling, classrooms, teachers, kids' activities, and educational activities.
One of the coolest skills I learned while in Girl Scouts was lashing. With some sticks and rope, I can lash together just about anything! And that all stems from the ability to tie basic knots. Knot tying is an essential skill that most kids learn in scouts. These Knot tying practice sticks are great […]
This fun Camping 🏕 Printable Game Set makes your next camping trip way more fun. Your whole family will love playing these games!
So on to the Spy Gear kit we were sent. The biggest hits were the Stealth com walkie talkies as they didn't need to use their hands. They loved these a ...
Kids can get 'bored' or 'tired' on a walk but often only need a little bit of distraction. Here's another idea for keeping them motivated using string.
Looking for fun outdoor Cub Scout games for spring? You've found them! The best part is that they are super easy and need only readily available supplies.
The last month or so I’ve been listening to other Scout Leader’s and I’ve noticed that we all use the same phrases over and over again such as…. “Your fire is going out” and “leave that alone” and not forgetting the classic “Have you changed your clothes since yesterday?” It gave me an idea […]
Unleash your Girl Scout troops creativity with these 5 engaging activities to earn the Junior Outdoor Art Explorer Badge. From nature scavenger hunts to outdoor photography, these hands-on experiences will inspire a love for art and nature.
Check out how you can make a simple popsicle stick catapult with materials you already have at home. It's a fun STEM project that you can do with your kids indoors on a rainy day!
