Sports Cub Scout Theme

Sports are great for Cub Scouts. They teach teamwork and promote the BSA aim of fitness. Most young boys need to run off some energy. So try a sports theme for your pack or den.

A few ideas for this theme are listed below, and more will gradually be added. Organize a pack meeting or den meeting around them. Or plan an overall theme for your Cub Scout year and add an element or two from the theme into your program each month.

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Soccer Marbles  If you are having a soccer or sports themed meeting, a soccer drill can be a fun way to burn of some energy. Soccer marbles is a three person soccer drill. It is simple enough for young Scouts.

 

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