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Part of Niagara Falls will be lit up blue and yellow to celebrate Cub Scouting

September 19, 2023 0

Tomorrow evening, Sept. 20, the American Falls section of Niagara Falls will be illuminated blue and yellow to celebrate “Cub Scout Kick Off Day.”

pack shoot to create imagery for the new handbooks and merit badge books
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Looking for a new podcast? Try the #CubChatLive audio stream for Cub Scout leaders

September 13, 2023 0

Becoming a better Cub Scout leader just got easier. Do you drive to work? Hit the treadmill? Enjoy a morning cycle? How about a mid-afternoon hammock eye-resting sesh (we’re looking at you, work-from-home readers)? These

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Join us Thursday night for the 2023 National Fall Membership Kickoff

August 16, 2023 4

You’re invited to attend the 2023 National Fall Membership Kickoff scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 17, at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central/6 p.m. Mountain/5 p.m. Pacific.

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Coming soon: Cub Scout packs can camp up to two consecutive nights

August 3, 2023 14

Effective Sept. 1, 2023, Cub Scout packs who are conducting their own overnight camping activities may now camp up to two consecutive nights.

Cub Scout Cameron Aziz holds his Medal of Merit plaque
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5-year-old earns BSA lifesaving award for saving his little brother from choking

July 5, 2023 2

When Cameron Aziz was 5 years old, he completed a Cub Scout activity that required him to “demonstrate you know what to do in an emergency.” It was that training that gave Cameron the knowledge and courage to respond appropriately when he noticed his 9-month-old brother in a dangerous situation, his father says.

Cub Scout salute
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Cub Scout family dens: What they are, and how they could work for your pack

June 22, 2023 14

Family packs that serve both girls and boys may now form dens with both girls and boys in kindergarten (Lion), first grade (Tiger), second grade (Wolf), third grade (Bear) and fourth-grade Webelos dens.

Girl Cub Scout Petting a horse
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This acronym is the secret to the strongest Cub Scout packs around the country

December 19, 2022 3

Use SAFE to prepare for all your Scouting activities!

Making a birdhouse / bird feeder while wearing face coverings / masks
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Get inspired by this never-ending list of virtual den meeting ideas!

February 2, 2021 2

Check out the list of meeting ideas and comment with your own ideas for leaders looking to keep their Cub Scouts engaged and learning.

Great Pumpkin
Scout Life magazine

It’s the Great Pumpkin #TrekAt2: Get carving and tune in October 30!

October 21, 2020 1

You’re invited to the #TrekAt2 Halloween and pumpkin-carving party Friday, October 30, at 2 p.m. Central. Attending is easy. Just head to go.boyslife.org/fblive at the time of the party and tune in via Facebook Live.

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Yes, a Cub Scout really did make that Pinewood Derby car!

February 4, 2020 6

The proof is in the pictures! Cub Scouts can create some truly incredible designs.

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Aaron Derr

Aaron Derr is the senior editor of Aaron on Scouting and Scout Life magazine, and also a former Cubmaster and Scouts BSA volunteer.


Michael Freeman

Michael Freeman, an Eagle Scout, is an associate editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines.


Bryan Wendell

Bryan Wendell, an Eagle Scout, is the founder of Bryan on Scouting (now Aaron on Scouting).

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