Make learning 1st aid fun

First aid can be difficult to teach. Practicing 1st aid frequently is a good thing if you want them to remember what they’ve learned. Of course just reviewing it can be sooo boring to a grade school age kid. So what to do? Maybe a 1st aid teddy bear, or monkey, or any other large … Continue reading →

Cub Scouts Core Values….what???

Did you know that Cub Scouting has 12 core values? http://kismif.org/2008/08/15/core-values/ Do you incorporate the core values into your scouting program? Whether or not you choose to go with the “monthly core value” or with a plan that fits what’s going on in your area at the time, you can easily tie your program to any … Continue reading →

What can you feed a hungry Cub Scout

Well, it may be a golden rule that Cub Scouts are always hungry. It’s almost certain that at some point during a meeting one will say “are we going to eat tonight?”. That will undoubtedly be followed by at least one other chiming in with “well, are we going to eat? I’m hungry”. So, what … Continue reading →