Get more from your meetings with these new resources

The National Cub Scout Committee has released a new set of elective resources designed to make pack meetings more fun and Adventure completion more achievable for Scouts of all ranks.

Today’s packs often include boys and girls from multiple ranks working together. These new planners give leaders a clear, practical road map for guiding meetings that engage every Scout in the room while efficiently covering Adventure requirements across all ranks. The latest release includes cross-rank planners for several Adventures: They include:

• Cycling
• Fishing
• Let’s Camp
• Paddle Craft
• Race Time — Pinewood Derby
• Race Time — Raingutter Regatta
• Swimming

Located in the Cub Scouts Leader Resources area of scouting.org under the Programs tab, these tools reflect a deep understanding of both the needs of today’s Scouts and the realities leaders face.

“We know from our data that a large percentage of our packs are running multi-rank dens, and many are trying to work on Adventures during pack meetings.,” says Tamara Christensen, National Cub Scouting Committee chair. “These new resources help make these cross-rank Adventures fun and easier.”

A built-in road map for success

The planners don’t just offer ideas — they provide a complete, ready-to-use structure to make planning simple for leaders of any experience level. Each Adventure plan outlines:

• A full sequence of activities, stations, skill-builders and ceremonies
• Clear cross-rank alignment, ensuring every Scout moves toward Adventure completion together
• Instructions for before, during and after so leaders never start from scratch
• Built-in supply lists for easy material gathering
• A pack meeting planning worksheet to use with your leadership and parents to easily plan your pack meeting or multi-rank den meeting

The directions are intentionally specific, even down to the number of construction-paper pieces needed for a single craft.

“Nobody has to wonder what they need for an activity,” Christensen explains.

Even major pack events like Pinewood Derby and Raingutter Regatta are simplified through step-by-step planners to help leaders deliver memorable experiences without stress.

Created by leaders, for leaders

These resources were developed by the National Cub Scout Committee and volunteers nationwide. Their shared goal is to help leaders run more meaningful meetings.

Looking ahead, the committee is working on a project with volunteers nationwide to introduce more than 200 additional activities next year.

“Our goal is to have at least three activities per requirement so that leaders have choices when planning their den meetings,” Christensen says.

Many of these new resources are being submitted via the National Cub Scout Committee’s crowdsourcing project, where Cub Scout leaders are encouraged to share their ideas with others.

“We know our most creative ideas come from the field,” says Christensen. “We’re excited to celebrate and share these great ideas with the rest of the Cub Scouting community.”