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  • [ March 27, 2026 ] Scouting prepares for Season 2 of Clean Waterways! Here’s how you can participate. App Feed - Outdoors
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5 secrets to planning a must-attend Cub Scout campout

February 23, 2026 0

A great camping experience builds confidence and strengthens new friendships in ways a good pack meeting can’t always do.

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Help your Cub Scouts build safety skills for life

January 28, 2026 0

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.

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A leader’s guide to Reverence in Cub Scouting

December 29, 2025 6

Teaching reverence doesn’t need to be complicated (or something you only feel comfortable sending off as homework).

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How to prepare Arrow of Light Scouts for a successful transition to Scouts BSA

December 3, 2025 1

The AOL adventures are designed to bridge Cub Scouting and Scouts BSA programming.

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7 tips to empower parents to lead your pack

November 4, 2025 1

How do we recruit and engage adults to help lead an awesome group of kids?

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The most popular elective Adventures in Cub Scouts

September 17, 2025 3

Ready to put the adventure in elective adventure?  This top ten list will put your pack on top when it comes to activities kids LOVE.

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Share your go-to ideas with the Cub Scout community using this new resource

August 4, 2025 2

The Cub Scout team is excited to launch a new way for you to share your great Cub Scouting ideas: a crowdsourced hub for activities, games and ceremonies.

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Tune into this Friday’s #CubChatLive for the official announcement of Cub Scout program updates

November 9, 2023 0

There’s a big announcement coming out of the BSA this week, and there’s only one place you can get it. You can watch the show on the official Cub Scouts Facebook page or on the Scouting magazine YouTube channel.

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  • Hats off to this Cub Scout’s Mount Rushmore project
    April 1, 2026 1
  • Shoot for the moon in your merit badge quest
    March 31, 2026 2
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    Why the next issue of Scout Life is a must-read for kids
    March 30, 2026 0
  • Scouting prepares for Season 2 of Clean Waterways! Here’s how you can participate.
    March 27, 2026 1
  • How to celebrate America’s 250th with your Cub Scouts
    March 26, 2026 0

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