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March's Topic
Cub Scout Science Experiments and Ideas
Race the Can
Race the Can
Cub Scouts use static electricity to push a can.
Cub Scouts use static electricity to push a can.
Supply List
Empty soda can for Cub Scout
Balloon for each Cub Scout
Before the meeting:
Gather materials.
Set up meeting space with room to conduct experiment.
During the meeting:
Explain to Cub Scouts that they will be conducting an experiment on static electricity. Everything around us is made up of very small things called atoms. Those atoms are made up of even smaller things, including protons and electrons. Protons have a positive charge, and electrons have a negative charge. Each atom usually has the same number of protons and electrons, but if two atoms bump into each other, electrons from one atom can get rubbed off onto the other atom.
Hand out an empty soda can and balloon to each Cub Scout.
Conduct the experiment:
Have Cub Scouts place their cans on its side on a flat space, either a table or the floor (non-carpeted.)
Fill the balloon with air and tie the end.
Rub the balloon up against the side of your head, against your hair in a fast motion. Note: make sure your hair is clean and free from any hair products.
Bring the balloon close to the can but don’t let them touch.
The can will begin to roll towards the balloon on its own.
Lead a discussion with Cub Scouts:
Did you think that the balloon could push the soda can?
Why do you think that happened?
Once the Cub Scouts become comfortable with the experiment, have a race to see whose can makes the finish line.
Oil and Water
Oil and Water
Cub Scouts test to see if liquids mix together.
Cub Scouts test to see if liquids mix together.
Supply List
Large jar or clear vase
Water to fill the jar halfway
One cup measuring cup
Spoon
2 tablespoons of cooking oil
3 drops each of red, blue, and yellow liquid food coloring
Before the meeting:
Gather supplies.
Set up meeting space to conduct experiment including covering the tabletop.
During the meeting:
Explain to Cub Scouts that they will be conducting an experiment to see how one liquid can “push away” another liquid. Oil and water actually do not mix.
Conduct the experiment with Cub Scouts help:
Fill the jar or vase halfway with water.
In the measuring cup, mix the oil and the food coloring together.
Pour this mixture slowly into the water and watch what happens.
Lead a discussion with Cub Scouts:
What is happening? Since food coloring is water-based, it will separate from the oil and float through the water in amazing color morphs.
If you have time, try different color combinations.
Dancing Foil
Dancing Foil
Foil reaction to static electricity.
Bears: 3rd graders: Foil reaction to static electricity.
Supply List
Empty dry 17-ounce water bottle for each Cub Scout
6″ x 6″ square of piece of aluminum foil for each Cub Scout
Balloon for each Cub Scout
Wool hat for each Cub Scout
Before the meeting:
Familiarize yourself with the experiment by watching this YouTube video, “Dancing Foil.”
Gather supplies.
Ask Cub Scouts to bring a wool hat with them to the meeting.
Set up meeting space with room to conduct experiment.
During the meeting:
Explain to Cub Scouts that they will be conducting an experiment on static electricity. Everything around us is made up of very small things called atoms. Those atoms are made up of even smaller things, including protons and electrons. Protons have a positive charge, and electrons have a negative charge. Each atom usually has the same number of protons and electrons, but if two atoms bump into each other, electrons from one atom can get rubbed off onto the other atom.
Hand out supplies to Cub Scouts.
Conduct the experiment:
Take the sheet of aluminum foil and tear it into small pieces. Roll each piece into a tiny ball, no bigger than a pea.
Place the balls inside the empty water bottle and twist the cap back on.
Blow up your balloon and tie the end.
Cub Scout rub their balloon onto the wool hat for 30 seconds.
Hold the bottle in one hand. In the other hand, wave their balloon underneath the bottle and watch the foil balls dance around!
Do not touch the bottle with the balloon.
Lead a discussion with Cub Scouts:
What made the foil balls dance around?
More ideas available here:
More ideas available here:
https://www.scouting.org/cub-scout-adventures/super-science/
https://scoutermom.com/19979/cub-scout-science-experiments-and-ideas/
February's Topic
Personal Safety - First Aid
Are your Arrow of Light Cubs working on the First Aid adventure?
Cub Scout First Aid Kit: Essential Gear for Safety and Fun - PlugChef
Having a basic first aid kit is one of the ways that our Cub Scouts can Be Prepared. The First Aid adventure helps Cub Scouts learn quite a bit about first aid. It includes information about minor first aid situations such as cuts, blisters, and tick bites as well as major “hurry cases” such as heart attacks, not breathing, and strokes.
While they’re learning these things, the Scouts also need to put together a simple Cub Scout first aid kit. This post will give you ideas for making a mini first aid kit using one of three different types of containers.
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https://www.scouting.org/cub-scout-activities/make-a-cub scout-six-essential-kit/ (wolf Adventure)
There are different kinds of first-aid kits. The one you carry should be small and simple. Your first-aid kit should include things you know how to use and may need, based on the activity. Always check your first-aid kit before going out to make sure it has what you need. Your first-aid kit should have the following items: Personal medical items, for example, if you are allergic to bee stings, you may need to carry an EpiPen Pads to clean cuts before applying an adhesive bandage First-aid cream applied to a cut before putting on an adhesive bandage Adhesive bandages only a few in two or three different sizes. As you learn more about first aid, you will begin to carry more items in your kit.
What are Hurry First Aid Cases?
What are Hurry First Aid Cases?
We all know that things like minor cuts and scratches, blisters on our feet, and sprained ankles need to be treated, but they aren’t life-threatening. But some medical conditions are. For these, a person could quickly die if not treated properly right away. We call these the “hurry cases.” They are:
Serious Bleeding
Heart Attack or Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Stopped Breathing
Stroke
Poisoning
The Three Cs for Hurry First Aid Cases
The Three Cs for Hurry First Aid Cases
CHECK: Make sure the area is safe for YOU. If you get hurt, you won’t be much help to the person in trouble. Next, check the victim to find out what’s wrong. Are they breathing? Are they moving? Tap the victim’s arm and ask if they’re OK. Can they respond?
CALL: Call 911. If there are people around, you can call out for help. If there aren’t many people around and no one has access to a phone, send someone to get help.
CARE: Take care of the victim to the best of your ability until help arrives. Some of the ways we treat emergency situations requires special training, but there are things you can do as you wait for help to arrive.
A great resource to include in your mini first aid kits are these Hurry Case Reminder Cards. One side of the card explains the Three Cs, and the other side has details for a specific hurry case. There is a total of five cards–one for each hurry case.
Print these onto the front and back of business card paper, snap them apart, and give each Scout a set. You’ll get two sets from each piece of paper. You can also print these on plain copy paper and cut them out. Pics and pdf files included below.
hurry-case-first-aid-cards.pdf
Prep Time: 20 minutes ; Active Time: 20 minutes; Total Time: 40 minutes ; Difficulty: Easy; Estimated Cost:$2.00
Materials
Materials
Container such as a soap dish, Altoid tin or glasses case
Adhesive bandages
Butterfly bandages
Individual packages of antibacterial cream
Non-latex gloves
Gauze pads
Medical tape
Individually packaged antibacterial wipes
Moleskin
Safety pins
Alcohol Wipes
Red duct tape
Pain Relievers
Printable first aid hurry case cards (see above pics)
Tools : Black Sharpie, Scissors
Tools : Black Sharpie, Scissors
Instructions:
Instructions:
Pick out your container, and gather your supplies. While there are many options: Altoid tin, travel soap dish, soft-sided eyeglasses case.
Tear or cut two small strips of the red duct tape, and apply to your container to make a cross. Write "First Aid" on the tape with the Sharpie. For the eyeglasses case, you might just want to write "First Aid" directly onto the case with the Sharpie.
Start by placing the gloves on top of each other. Fold them several times until they're small enough to fit into your container.
Tear off a long strip of the medical tape. Wind it around the gloves.
Place the hurry cases cards at the bottom of the container.
Next, place the gloves on top of the cards.
Continue putting each of the items into the container.
January's Topic
November's Topic
Personal Fitness & Healthy Food Choices
How to Play the MyPlate Race
How to Play the MyPlate Race
The Cub Scouts are divided into teams and race to put the food items in the group to which they belong.
Write names of food groups on large envelopes
Write names of foods on colored index cards
Hang envelopes about waist high at the den meeting
Divide Scouts into teams & assign parent to each team
Parent hands card to Scout who races to put the food into the right group
At end of game, check cards to ensure the winners results are correct
October's Topic
Cub Scouts: Six Essentials, Outdoor Code and Leave No Trace!
Six Essentials Relay Race
Six Essentials Relay Race
Leader fills in 2 boxes with multiple items: six essentials and some non six essential items.
Scouts to be divided in teams and given one turn each to gather one of the six essentials from the box and run back to their team! Team who gathers all six essentials first wins! Fun! Try it and share your pics!
September's Topic
Cub Scouts: BOBCAT
Egg hunting to learn Scout Law!
Egg hunting to learn Scout Law!
Leader fills the eggs with a scout law in each egg and hides them all around the room.
Scouts find the eggs, open the eggs to find the scout law. They make a line according to the position of the particular scout law! Fun! Try it and share your pics!
May's Topic
Champions for Nature Adventure
Natural or Man-made?
Natural or Man-made?
Nature Walk: Take the cubs on a walk outside. Point out natural resources such as leaves, water in a stream, or stones. Then show them man-made items like park benches, playground equipment, or trash. This will help them see the difference in a real-world setting.
Sorting Game: Gather a mix of natural and man-made items. Have the cubs sort them into two groups. Discuss why each item belongs in its group. This hands-on activity makes learning fun and engaging.
Match Natural and Man-made: Identify pictures of things that are natural and things that are man-made.
Types of Waste
Types of Waste
Discover the difference between organic, paper, plastic, metal and glass waste.
Recycling Relay Race: Set up bins labeled organic, paper, and glass. Give each cub a mix of waste items. Have them race to sort the items into the correct bins. This activity is fun and teaches quick decision-making about recycling.
Crafts Using Recycled Materials: Use paper and glass items from recycling to create art. For example, make collages from old magazines or paint on glass jars. This shows the cubs how recycled materials can be reused creatively.
Conservation Project
Conservation Project
Plant a Tree: Cubs can help plant trees in a local park or schoolyard. This is a simple way to learn about how trees benefit the environment by providing oxygen and homes for animals.
Community Clean-Up: Organize a trash pick-up day at a local park or along a river. Cubs can collect litter and learn the importance of keeping natural spaces clean.
Butterfly Garden: Help cubs create a butterfly garden by planting flowers that attract butterflies. This project teaches them about plant and insect life cycles and how certain plants can help local wildlife.
Build Bird or Bat Houses: Construct bird or bat houses to help local wildlife. This project supports biodiversity and provides safe places for animals to live.
Bird Feeders: Cubs can make simple bird feeders and hang them in their backyards or at a school. This helps them understand how to support local bird populations, especially in winter.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Reduction Challenge: Have Wolves keep track of how much trash they produce in a week and then challenge them to cut this amount in half the next week. They could do this by using fewer disposable items like plastic bags.
Reuse Craft Day: Collect items that are usually thrown away, like old t-shirts or jars. Have a craft day where Wolves turn these items into something useful, like a bag or a pencil holder.
Recycling Center Visit: Arrange a visit to a local recycling center where Wolves can see how things are recycled. This makes the recycling process more real and understandable.
The 3 R’s of Our Den Meeting Space :Take a walk around your den meeting location and point out what items can be recycled, reused, and/or reduced.
April's Topic
Summer Camp Promotion!
March's Topic
Cub Scout Science Experiments and Ideas
Adding an invisible ink demonstration to your Cub Scout meeting is a surefire way to spark excitement and curiosity among the Scouts, especially if it’s their first encounter with such a captivating concept. This activity seamlessly integrates into science-themed, communications-themed, or even magic-themed meetings, offering a fun and educational experience. Utilizing simple materials like lemon juice, plain white paper, and cotton swabs, Scouts can write secret messages that are revealed only when heated. It’s crucial to test the heat source beforehand to ensure safety. This Cub Scout science experiment not only entertains but also teaches Scouts about the reaction between acids and paper, making science both accessible and magical.
https://scoutermom.com/9896/invisible-ink-demonstration/
Ending a pack or den meeting with a science theme can be a blast, especially with Cub Scout science experiments like the Air Pressure Demonstration. Cub Scouts will absolutely enjoy the excitement of blowing up balloons and watching them zoom around the room. It’s essential to grab their attention with an explanation before handing over the balloons; otherwise, you might find it challenging to recapture their focus once the fun begins. This experiment, along with many more engaging STEM activities, can be found on my STEM page, offering a dynamic way to explore science concepts through hands-on learning.
https://scoutermom.com/9929/air-pressure-demonstration/
February's Topic
Personal Safety - First Aid
Cub Scout Mini First Aid Kits
Cub Scout Mini First Aid Kits
Prep Time: 20 minutes ; Active Time: 20 minutes; Total Time: 40 minutes ; Difficulty: Easy; Estimated Cost:$2.00
Materials
Materials
Container such as a soap dish, Altoid tin or glasses case
Printable first aid cards
Tools : Black Sharpie, Scissors
Tools : Black Sharpie, Scissors
Instructions:
Instructions:
Pick out your container, and gather your supplies. While there are many options: Altoid tin, travel soap dish, soft-sided eyeglasses case.
Tear or cut two small strips of the red duct tape, and apply to your container to make a cross. Write "First Aid" on the tape with the Sharpie. For the eyeglasses case, you might just want to write "First Aid" directly onto the case with the Sharpie.
Start by placing the gloves on top of each other. Fold them several times until they're small enough to fit into your container.
Tear off a long strip of the medical tape. Wind it around the gloves.
Place the hurry cases cards at the bottom of the container.
Next, place the gloves on top of the cards.
Continue putting each of the items into the container.
January's Topic
Blue and Gold Banquet
Blue and Gold Banquets are a tradition in Cub Scout packs. They are a celebration of the anniversary of the founding of the BSA on February 8, 1910, and therefore usually take the place of the February pack meeting. Often, badges of rank are awarded. The Arrow of Light ceremony may even be included as the 5th graders cross over to a troop. Sometimes community leaders or special guests are invited to attend. The meal can be a pot-luck dinner or other arrangements can be made – whatever suits your pack.
Get your FREE placemats for your
Get your FREE placemats for your
Pack Blue & Gold Banquet.
Pack Blue & Gold Banquet.
https://www.monmouthbsa.org/campmats
December's Topic
Hosting Best Pinewood Derby
A perfect Pinewood Derby is in the details.
Give Cub Scouts the best seats so they stay engaged in the action.
Make your own Indy 500 moment by having the winner chug a little bottle of chocolate milk.
Present a good sportsmanship award to Cub Scouts who show great character — win or lose.
Schedule open track time after the event so Cub Scouts can race for fun.
Do a Good Turn by reaching out to smaller or newer packs that might need help.
Set up a picture station where Cub Scouts can pose with their parents and cars in front of a racing-themed backdrop.
Get Your Pinewood Derby Design on a Race Car!
Send a photo of your Pinewood Derby car design for a chance to win an awesome prize pack from NASCAR® ARCA Driver and Former Cub Scout Zachary Tinkle!
Winner Receives:
Design on Zachary's race car 4/19/25 at Rockingham Speedway
Name on passenger name rail
Four pit passes to Rockingham
Travel expenses paid to Rockingham, NC
Need design ideas? Download this fun coloring sheet!
November's Topic
Personal Fitness
Fitness Relay Game
Fitness Relay Game
Required:
For each team, a paper bag containing cards with one task* on each card.
Preparation:
Draw start line and put cone out about 20-40 feet.
Place paper bag with cards at start line.
Notes:
Fitness, teamwork
Instructions:
Patrols line up single file.
On 'Go' signal, patrol leader picks card from bag, reads it and does that task out around the cone and back to tag the next scout.
A scout can not choose a card until tagged.
First patrol to get through all tasks wins.
May demonstrate each of the tasks first so scouts know what they are.
*Example Tasks: Hop on left foot, Hop on right foot, Hop with both feet together, Walk backwards, Walk heel-to-toe, Walk blindfolded, Run, Bear walk, Carry a person or have a person carry you, Hold hands between knees, and so on.
October's Topic
Cub Scouts: Six Essentials, Outdoor Code and Leave No Trace!
Six Essentials Relay Race
Six Essentials Relay Race
Leader fills in 2 boxes with multiple items: six essentials and some non six essential items.
Scouts to be divided in teams and given one turn each to gather one of the six essentials from the box and run back to their team! Team who gathers all six essentials first wins!
Fun! Try it and share your pics!
Some ideas for you to use at your next den meeting!
outdoorcode-LNT-bookmark.pdfOutdoor Code Bookmark
Outdoor Code Bookmark
Outdoor Code, Leave No Trace
hiking-backpacktag.pdfHiking Backpack Tag
Hiking Backpack Tag
Scout Oath, Scout Law, Outdoor Code, Leave No Trace,
Cub-Scout-Outdoor-Code-Puzzle.pdfOutdoor Code Puzzle
Outdoor Code Puzzle
The Outdoor Code
outdoorcode-LNT-flyer.pdfFlyer
Flyer
Outdoor Code
Leave No Trace
Outdoor code essential 6 back pack tag.docxBackpack Tags
Backpack Tags
Outdoor Code, Leave No Trace
Six Essentials
September's Topic
Cub Scouts: BOBCAT
Egg hunting to learn Scout Law!
Egg hunting to learn Scout Law!
Leader fills the eggs with a scout law in each egg and hides them all around the room.
Scouts find the eggs, open the eggs to find the scout law. They make a line according to the position of the particular scout law!
Fun! Try it and share your pics!
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