Program and Activities
Den Activities
Field Trips and hikes
Cub Scout Sports and Academics
Service projects
Ethics in Action
Songs
Games
Skits
Stunts
Stories
Crafts
Cooking
Nature Hikes
Magic tricks
Achievement and elective projects
Activity badge projects
Pack Activities
Blue and gold dinners
Scouting Anniversary Week activities
Pinewood derbies
Raingutter regatta
Service projects
Conservation projects
Fitness day
Fishing derby
Kite derby
Cubmobile derby
Space derby
Pack picnics
Cub Scout Sports and Academics
Ceremonies
District and Council Activities
Day Camp
Resident camp
Family camping
Scouting shows
Den and Pack Pizzazz
Here are some activities that can
add fun and zest to den and pack meetings:
Ceremonies
Ceremonies are used to:
Open and close meetings
Recognize advancement
Induct new families
Thank leaders and families
Graduate boys from Cub Scouting
Ceremonies should:
Be dignified
Symbolize the Cub Scout ideals
Fit the monthly theme
Contain color and action
Be staged so all can see and hear
Songs
Most people like to sing and Cub Scouts are not exception
Singing builds den and pack spirit and enthusiasm
Singing gives boys a chance to let off steam
Boys and adults will be more likely to sing if the song is simple
and fun
Boys like action songs that require them to do something while
they sing
A good song leader doesn’t need to be a good singer. Tapes
and records help in teaching songs.
Crafts
Craft help boys:
Have a variety of experiences
Learn to follow directions
Learn to work with their hands
Learn how to use and care for tools
Games
Games are an important part of Cub Scouting
Boys like games because they are fun
Games teach teamwork, good sportsmanship, and getting along with
others
Games help develop physical coordination and mental alertness
Active games release pent-up energy; quiet games stimulate mental
alertness
The den chief can be a great help in leading games.
Activity Badge Projects
Activity badge projects are a key to an interesting Webelos den
program
They teach a boy new kills
They may create an interest that will lead to a hobby or vocation
Activity badge counselors help the Webelos den leader teach badge
requirements
Webelos dens should prepare exhibits or demonstrations of
activity badges for pack meetings
Skits and Puppets
Skits give Cub Scouts a chance to perform and to use their
imagination
Use simple costumes and scenery, if desired
Pantomime skits are good for Cub Scouts. Boys act out their roles
while someone reads the narration
Puppets help boys develop coordination and voice control
Skits and puppets help a boy act out the make-believe part of his
character
Stunts, Tricks, and Puzzles
Stunts are fun and Cub Scouts enjoy learning new ones
The den chief can be helpful in teaching stunts and tricks
Audience participation stunts and applause stunts are fun for
everyone at pack meeting
Almost everyone enjoys a good trick or puzzle, especially boys
Tricks and puzzles can be used to occupy boys in an interesting
and challenging way before den and pack meetings
Storytelling
Storytelling is a good way for the den leader to introduce the
theme for the next month
Boys enjoy hearing and telling stories
Stories can change the pack of a meeting from noisy to quiet or
put a finishing touch on a campfire
Stories should be positive, adventurous, or inspiring. Avoid
violence, tragedy, and ghosts.