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BSA Bear Den Meeting Ideas – #9: Building Muscles and Games, Games, Games!

BSA provides Bear den meeting ideas for Cub Scout den leaders. This Bear den meeting plan focuses on Bear Achievement 16 – Building Muscles and Bear Achievement 15 – Games, Games, Games!

Troop Program Features: Health Care Feature for Boy Scouts

The Boy Scout Roundtable Planning Guide suggests a Health Care troop program feature for Boy Scouts for June 2012. BSA provides the troop program feature guides as a resource for Boy Scout troops.

The Fast Food Song

The Fast Food Song is fun for Scouts. It is an action song and would fit in well with a nutrition themed meeting.

Physical Fitness Pin for Cub Scouts

The core value for the month of May for the Cub Scout program is Health and Fitness. If you are still looking for ideas for your May pack or den meetings, consider the Physical Fitness pin from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program.

Horseback Riding Pin for Cub Scouts

Some younger Scouts will find horses intimidating, but others will be completely comfortable around them. If your Cub Scout loves being around horses, he can earn the Horseback Riding pin from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program.

Nutrition Belt Loop for Cub Scouts

If you are looking for something related to May’s Health and Fitness theme, check out the Nutrition belt loop from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program. A pack meeting with a cookout could incorporate the requirements for this belt loop.

Table Tennis Belt Loop for Cub Scouts

Cub Scouts who are interested in table tennis can earn the Table Tennis belt loop from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program. If you don’t have your own table, check your local community center.

Softball Pin for Cub Scouts

It’s softball season! If you know a Cub Scout who really enjoys playing softball, have him check out the Softball pin from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program. A softball clinic would make a fun pack meeting or activity. Plan one for May, when the core value for the month is Health and Fitness.

Ice Skating Pin for Cub Scouts

Ice skating makes a great pack activity, especially if you have a nice rink nearby. If your pack or den is going skating this winter, your Cub Scouts might be able to complete some of the requirements for the Ice Skating Pin from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program.

Gymnastics Pin for Cub Scouts

If you have a Cub Scout who is really into gymnastics and he has already earned the Gymnastics belt loop, he can learn more about the sport by earning the pin.

Snow Ski and Board Sports Belt Loop for Cub Scouts

We have had a couple of kids in our Pack get the Snow Ski and Board Sports Belt Loop from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program. We tend to have ice storms here more than good snow storms, so they have to be ready when the snow comes or go to a resort to get this recognition.

Roller Skating Belt Loop for Cub Scouts

I have to admit that I have never been much of a roller skater. My kids really enjoy it though and it is a popular venue for birthday parties around here. So the Roller Skating belt loop from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program would make a great den activity.

Table Tennis Pin for Cub Scouts

When I was younger I played table tennis with my brother and sister in the basementt, except we called it ping pong. The Table Tennis pin from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program lets Cub Scouts explore this sport in depth. If you don’t have access to a table at home, try your local community center.

Skateboarding Pin for Cub Scouts

If you have a Cub Scout who can’t be parted from his skateboard, he can earn his skateboarding pin from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program.

Ultimate Pin for Cub Scouts

I’ve noticed more ultimate and disc golf courses being built at local parks. Ultimate seems to be an up and coming sport. So if your den has some time on a beautiful fall weekend, consider grabbing a frisbee and playing some ultimate.

BSA Wolf Den Meeting Plan 4: Keep Your Body Healthy and Bowling Field Trip

BSA provides den meeting plans for den leaders. Meeting 4 completes Wolf Achievement 3 – Keep Your Body Healthy, and completes Elective 20g – Sports (Go Bowling), and completes the Bowling belt loop.

Soccer and Scouting Program

The Soccer and Scouting program seeks to bring the values of Scouting to boys who might not be currently involved in a Cub Scout program. It is a 12 week program for boys in the 1st through 5th grades.

Venturing Sports Bronze Award Requirements

Since I am focusing on soccer this month, I thought this would be a good time to introduce the Venturing Sports Bronze Award. By earning this award, Venturers can learn about fitness, sports safety, and sportsmanship. This award especially fits in well with sports teams which have chartered as Venture Crews.

Follow the Dribbler Soccer Drill

When working with young Scouts, simpler is usually better. Every den has at least one or two boys who really find it unbearable to sit through lengthy instructions. Follow the Dribbler is a really simple soccer drill.

Soccer Word Search Puzzle

If you are looking for a gathering activity to go with this month’s soccer theme , try this word search puzzle. As I mentioned in my post a few days ago, when teaching a new skill one of the first things you need to do is develop a common terminology.