Pinewood Derby
Partnered with a parent or guardian, Cub Scouts work together, strengthening bonds and building confidence – and their own custom race cars! They begin with an official Pinewood Derby® Race Car kit, then create a design, then carve it from the wood block provided in the kit, and detail it with paint, decals and other accessories, and perfect strategies to compete in their pack’s own Pinewood Derby®. It’s a wonderful learning experience centered on teamwork, ingenuity and sportsmanship – all for the thrill of the race and a lifetime of great memories to share with fellow racers young and old.
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 Scouting America 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.
Raingutter Regatta
The Rain Gutter Regatta gives Cub Scouts a chance to make a model sail boat and race it with others. Traditionally, rain gutters were closed on each end and filled with water to serve as the race course. Today, options include plastic and inflatable courses.
Service Projects
Doing service projects together is one way that Cub Scouts keep their promise “to help other people.” While a Scout should do their best to help other people every day, a group service project is a bigger way to help people. While you’re giving service, you’re learning to work together with others to do something that’s good for your community. Service projects may help the natural world, the community, or the chartered organization.
Rocket Into Scouting
Rocket into Scouting is a kick off pack event in the beginning of the scout year. At this event, scouts can get hands-on experience building a small model rocket and helping send it into the sky. Prospective scouts can also talk directly with leaders and learn more about the program.
Scout Sunday
Scout Sunday, Scout Sabbath, and Scout Jumuah are special observances that help Scouts honor their faith and celebrate one of the core values of the Scouts BSA program. These days also offer an important opportunity to share the mission of Scouting America with families and community members who may not yet know the impact Scouting can have on a young person’s life. Many houses of worship invite Scouts to take part by leading a prayer, reading a passage, or supporting a portion of the service. Participation shows that Scouts value their community and understand that a Scout is reverent.
