Scout activities ideas

homemade catapult for the Girl Scouts Entertainment Technology Junior badge

These knot tying games are great to teach kiddos how to tie knots. Use them for Cub Scout den & pack meetings as well as gathering activities.

teach kids basic knife skills with this camping craft: soap carving #kidscrafts #scouts #theresjustonemommy

If you need a fun, quick activity to do after a passive task, energize your Scouts with the Rattlesnake Game!

Play nature bingo in your own backyard! // Article by Handmade Charlotte

30+ engineering STEM challenges with simple materials. Kids can tinker with bridges, catapults, boats, and more using recycled and inexpensive materials.

Nature Walk & Scavenger Hunt Bags

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Because you don't want to hear them whine about being bored.

Scout crafts for your troop. Easy troop crafts. How to make fun crafts.

If you're camping with teens, use these fun photo camping scavenger hunt ideas like the Selfie and Emoji hunts (and don't forget to download yours!)

Are you planning the best Cub Scout meeting activities possible? After reading this article, you will! Effective den and pack meeting activities provide a framework for Cub Scouts to advance and learn, but do so in a sneaky way. The kids get so much enjoyment from what they’re doing, they don’t even realize they’re completing […]

Follow the clues to solve a Scout-themed mystery during a 2.5 mile urban hike.

Combine the beauty of nature with the excitement of hands-on learning with these Camping STEM Activities for an unforgettable experience!

Embark on a journey of thrill and discovery with our guide to the best adventure and outdoor activities. From hiking scenic trails to kayaking across serene waters, camping under starlit skies to ziplining through lush forests, there's something for every adventurer. Whether you're a seasoned explorer or a first-time outdoor enthusiast, discover tips, gear recommendations, and breathtaking destinations to fuel your love for the great outdoors. Let nature be your playground! 🌿🗺️

For our Troops lock-in this year, we wanted to do something different. Escape rooms have been popping up in our area so the idea of making one around Boy Scouts started to form. For ones who do not know what an escape room is, it is an interactive adventure game in which players solve a series of puzzles using clues, hints and strategy to complete the objective of the game within a set time limit. I spent months planning an escape "room" centered around camping and the Boy Scout Law. I…

This is something I wonder about, is anyone listening? Or am I talking to myself on here, and a handful of others. Let me start out by saying that I love blogging. I first started my blog back in September, after we moved to a new state, as a way to keep in touch with friends and family. It quickly turned to a way that I could be creative and share my ideas with others. I am just one of those people who have to be doing things at ALL times, the more projects, the better! I was blogging for…

Teach your Cub Scouts how to use a compass so they can go orienteering in a box. Find instructions, routes and route cards in this post.