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Every week, we'll talk to experts to get useful tips, tricks and ideas to help your Cub Scout den or pack. Subscribe to our podcast or watch #CubChatLive every Friday at 2 p.m. Central on Facebook Live or YouTube.

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    • May 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    New Online Pack Meeting Resources

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 35:02


    Being prepared for great pack meetings just got easier! In this #CubChatLive, we'll introduce new online tools and resources designed to help Cubmasters plan fun and engaging events with less stress and more success.

    Let's take a look at the brand‑new Den Meeting Resource Card Deck

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 17:28


    The Den Meeting Resource Card Deck will be a go‑to toolkit for planning den meetings! Join us on #CubChatLive from the National Annual Meeting as we explore how this deck (and some more up-and-coming resources) will help make your Cub Scout activities fun, simple and easy.

    STEM Series: Engineering Elective Adventures Across Ranks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 31:35


    Engineering-related elective Adventures are in the spotlight on this week's #CubChatLive. Join us for our third STEM-focused episode as we look at fun, hands-on activities that explore aerodynamics, carpentry, physics, modular design and more.

    STEM Series: Math Elective Adventures Across Ranks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 35:24


    This week on #CubChatLive, we'll explore the math-focused elective Adventures and share ideas you can use to plan fun activities. Join us for a discussion on all the ways you can bring math to life in your pack meeting.

    STEM Series: Science Elective Adventures Across Ranks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 34:39


    On this week's episode of #CubChatLive, we'll discuss creative ways to use the science-focused elective Adventures to plan fun, exciting, hands-on activities for your whole pack. Every Cub Scout rank has at least one elective Adventure that focuses on science, technology, engineering or math, so be sure and tune in for more STEM-focused episodes in the coming weeks!

    Succession Planning for Cub Scout Leaders

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 38:33


    Recruiting future Cub Scout leaders now will keep your pack strong for years to come. In this #CubChatLive, we're talking all about succession planning. Join us for tips and ideas to help you prepare the next generation of leaders in your pack and den.

    Keep the fun going with the Summertime elective Adventure!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 35:48


    Keep the fun going this summer with the Summertime elective Adventure! Join us on #CubChatLive as we take a closer look at this Adventure. We'll share creative tips and ideas to help you plan a memorable activity for Cub Scouts of all ages.

    Ready to reel in some fishing fun?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 31:32


    Ready to reel in some fun? Join us for #CubChatLive as we discuss how you and your Cub Scouts can get hooked on one of the most popular elective Adventures -- fishing! We'll share tips and ideas to help you plan an exciting, fishing-themed activity your Cub Scouts will love.

    Swimming Elective Adventures for every Cub Scout rank

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 27:30


    Swimming is a fun activity for Cub Scouts of all ages. In this #CubChatLive, we'll dive into the swimming elective Adventures for every rank and show you how to plan safe and memorable activities for your pack.

    Pack Annual Planning Conference Tips and Ideas

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 38:10


    An annual planning conference is the first step toward ensuring an exciting year of Cub Scouting. In this #CubChatLive, we'll share expert tips and creative ideas to help make yours a success.

    Cycling is a fun Cub Scout activity for all ages

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 28:35


    In this #CubChatLive, we'll explore the cycling elective Adventures for every rank and discover how they can be used to plan an unforgettable pack activity.

    What Camping Looks Like at Each Cub Scout Rank

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 29:23


    Cub Scouts love camping! In this week's #CubChatLive, we'll explore what camping looks like at each Cub Scout rank and unveil a helpful, new camping chart.

    Use Spring Recruiting To Prepare Your Pack for Success in the Fall

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 39:33


    Spring is the perfect season to invite new families to join Cub Scouts! In this week's #CubChatLive, we'll explore how recruiting now can set up your pack for success in the fall.

    Paddling Adventures for Older Cub Scouts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 34:08


    Getting out on the water and paddling around is a great way to enjoy the outdoors. On this #CubChatLive, we discuss the Adventures that will get older Cub Scouts out on ponds and lakes in canoes, kayaks or standup paddleboards.

    Make awards ceremonies fun, exciting and memorable for Cub Scouts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 45:44


    Recognizing Scouts for their hard work is an important part of the Cub Scout program. Join us on #CubChatLive as we share creative ideas to make awards presentations fun, exciting and memorable.

    Ideas for celebrating Scout Sunday, Scout Sabbath and Scout Jumuah

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 30:21


    Celebrate faith, community, and the 12th point of the Scout Law! In this #CubChatLive, we'll explore fun and meaningful ways to observe Scout Sunday, Scout Sabbath and Scout Jumuah.

    Cold Weather Activities and Gear for Cub Scouts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 33:24


    Is it ever too cold for Cub Scouts to go camping? It depends! Join us for this week's #CubChatLive as we sit down with an expert to discuss proven tips for keeping Cub Scouts warm, safe and happy during winter activities.

    Preparing for Arrow of Light Crossovers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 39:56


    January and February are the preferred months for Arrow of Light Cub Scouts to move into a Scouts BSA troop. Join us on #CubChatLive to learn more about how the latest Arrow of Light program updates affect the crossover timeline, and how leaders and parents can support the adjustment to the Scouts BSA program.

    Let's talk about Scouting for Clean Waterways!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 34:12


    Let's talk about Scouting for Clean Waterways! In this #CubChatLive, we'll discuss how Scouting America's newest conservation-focused program can help Cub Scouts across all ranks earn the Champions of Nature elective Adventure.

    Planning Your Pack’s Blue and Gold

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 31:49


    The blue and gold banquet is a highlight of the Cub Scout year. In this #CubChatLive, we'll share creative ideas and helpful tips that you can be doing now to prepare for your pack's celebration.

    Your Pinewood Derby car design could come to life on a REAL race car! Find out how!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 32:43


    See your Pinewood Derby car design come to life on a REAL race car! Watch this #CubChatLive to learn how. Plus, we're chatting with NASCAR ARCA driver Zachary Tinkle about his journey from racing Pinewood Derby cars to zooming around a real track.

    Family & Reverence Required Adventures Across Ranks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 39:56


    Every rank in Cub Scouting includes a Family & Reverence Adventure designed to build values and connections. In this week's #CubChatLive, we'll look at the requirements for these Adventures and share creative ways to incorporate them into fun Cub Scout meetings and family activities at home.

    All About the New Race Time Elective Adventure

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 32:06


    Pinewood Derby and Raingutter Regatta are two of Cub Scouting's most treasured traditions! And now they're part of an official elective Adventure. Join us on #CubChatLive as we explore the requirements for the new Race Time adventure and share tips and ideas for running a fun and memorable event.

    Personal Fitness Required Adventures Across Ranks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 34:28


    Personal fitness is one of the aims of Cub Scouting, and it's an ideal activity for a pack gathering. In this #CubChatLive, we'll look at the personal fitness-related Adventures for each rank and discuss ways to incorporate these requirements into a fun meeting.

    Citizenship Required Adventures Across Ranks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 42:52


    Citizenship is one of the aims of the Cub Scout program. Join us for #CubChatLive as we explore the citizenship-related required Adventures across all ranks and discuss how to incorporate these activities into fun pack gatherings.

    Cub Scout requirements designed to be done at home

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 31:22


    Many requirements in the updated Cub Scout program are designed to be completed at home! In this #CubChatLive, we'll discuss which aspects of the program work best when done with a parent or guardian.

    Cub Scout uniform method at play

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 37:51


    Did you know the uniform is one of the methods of delivering the Cub Scout program? Learn why in this #CubChatLive featuring the director of the Cub Scouts. Plus, we'll share some practical tips on how to make the uniform method work for your pack.

    Fun Outdoors Required Adventures Across Ranks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 33:48


    Outdoor adventures are a favorite for Cub Scouts, and with every rank including one, they are a perfect choice for pack meetings or combined dens. In this #CubChatLive, we'll explore these required adventures in detail and share creative tips to plan fun outdoor activities.

    Knife safety adventures in Cub Scouts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 35:11


    The latest Cub Scout program updates include a renewed focus on knife safety with three new elective Adventures. Join us for #CubChatLive as we discuss what a youth must do to earn the right to use a knife in Cub Scouting.

    How to incorporate the Bobcat Adventure into a fun-filled pack meeting

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 42:37


    Bobcat is a required Cub Scout Adventure across all of the ranks, making it the perfect activity for a pack meeting. Join us for #CubChatLive as we dive further into this revamped Adventure and share exciting ways to incorporate it into a fun-filled gathering.

    Camping guideline updates for Webelos and Arrow of Light Cub Scouts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 37:34


    Webelos and Arrow of Light Cub Scouts are now fully separate ranks, which means they also have fully separate rules for camping. Join us as we explore the new guidelines and share helpful tips and ideas to ensure a fun, safe and successful camping experience for these Cub Scouts.

    Secrets to successful Cub Scout fundraising

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 42:12


    Popcorn, beef jerky and nuts — oh my! In this #CubChatLive, we'll tackle all things product sales. We'll clear up common fundraising misconceptions and share practical tips to make raising money fun, simple and easy for Cub Scouts, leaders and parents.

    Onboarding new Cub Scout leaders

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 35:20


    The right kind of mentoring can help new Cub Scout leaders succeed. In this #CubChatLive, we'll share ways experienced leaders can guide and support newcomers, making their leadership experience fun, simple and easy.

    How to plan a fun and successful Join Scouting night

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 35:59


    Join Scouting nights are a staple of fall recruiting. In this #CubChatLive, we'll help you plan a fun and successful event to welcome new families and grow your Cub Scout community.

    What's new in the Den Meeting Resources?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 31:51


    The National Cub Scouting Committee has created den meeting resources to make leading a den more fun, simple and easy than it's ever been before. In this week's #CubChatLive, we'll share some exciting new features and enhancements, shaped by dedicated volunteers like you.

    Welcome emails for new Cub Scout families and leaders

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 26:44


    A friendly, courteous and kind welcome email can go a long way in helping new Cub Scout families and leaders feel included right from the start. In this #CubChatLive, we'll talk with an expert about Scouting America's series of welcome emails and discuss how they can enhance your pack's overall communication strategy.

    What is the “Inclusion Toolbox for Special Needs and Disabilities” and how can you use it?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 26:07


    "The Inclusion Toolbox for Special Needs and Disabilities" is a vital resource for Cub Scout leaders. In this #CubChatLive, we'll talk with an expert about how to effectively use the toolbox. Plus, we'll discuss tips for supporting and engaging every Cub Scout in your den or pack.

    Roundtable Video Resources

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 31:53


    Welcome to roundtable! The National Cub Scout Committee has produced a series of roundtable videos packed with valuable tips and insights. In this #CubChatLive, we'll share some of our favorite roundtable videos and discuss how they can help your den or pack.

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    What is a Cub Scout Commissioner?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 32:08


    On today's #CubChatLive, Cub Chat Mike shares his experience as a member of the National Commissioner Service team and talks about what commissioners want Cub Scout leaders to know, and what Cub Scout leaders want commissioners to know.

    Latest Enhancements and Future Plans for Scoutbook

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 35:59


    ScoutBook is the best way to track advancement, share a calendar, communicate with your unit and much, much more. In this #CubChatLive, we'll talk with the ScoutBook project manager about the latest enhancements and future plans for this essential tool.

    Top 3 Things You Can Do Now To Have a Great Cub Scout Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 34:04


    Leading a Cub Scout pack under the latest program updates is fun, simple and easy. Join us for #CubChatLive as we discuss the top three things you should be doing right now to make sure your pack's program is running as well as it can be. You won't believe No. 3!

    Supporting Cub Scout Families Through Marketing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 39:11


    Effective marketing can boost your pack's growth and success. Join us for #CubChatLive, where we'll be joined by Michael Ramsey, Scouting America's vice president of communications and marketing. He'll share valuable tips and tools to help you spread the word about your pack and create a thriving community.

    What Are Cub Scout Families Looking For? Let's Look at the Research

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 31:46


    Curious about what today's Cub Scout families value the most? Join us for #CubChatLive with Director of Research Pat Wellen as we dive into the latest research from Voice of the Scout. We'll explore key findings and discuss how this information can help dens and packs.

    Updates to Cub Scout Leader Training Modules

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 30:23


    Cub Scout online training is being updated to reflect the latest program updates. Tune in to this #CubChatLive to learn what's changing and what isn't, and which modules you might want to retake.

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    Safety Integration in the Updated Cub Scout Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 37:25


    Safety is built into the newly updated Cub Scout program. Join us for #CubChatLive as we dive into the tools and resources available to leaders to help them provide a fun and safe experience for all Cub Scouts.

    Celebrate the Launch of the Cub Scout Program Updates!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 39:59


    It's a launch party! Join us on #CubChatLive to celebrate the Cub Scout program updates that officially go into effect tomorrow! We'll chat with three guests who played key roles in making these updates happen. Hear about the challenges they overcame and the rewarding moments they experienced to keep Cub Scouting relevant for all children.

    Social Media Resources for Cub Scout Leaders

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 32:50


    Social media is full of resources for Cub Scout leaders. In this #CubChatLive, we'll discuss how to find these resources and how to assess their quality.

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    Get Answers to the Most-Asked Cub Scout Program Update Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 39:04


    Get the answers to the most-asked Cub Scout program update questions in this #CubChatLive! We'll be joined by the chair of the National Cub Scouting Committee, who will share her insights. Don't miss this opportunity to join the conversation live!

    Introducing the New ‘Champions For Nature' Elective Adventure

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 29:28


    “Champions for Nature” is an elective adventure available at every rank in the updated Cub Scout program. We'll talk with an expert about how this worldwide Scouting initiative can help your Cub Scouts learn about conserving natural resources.

    Succession Planning for Cub Scout Leaders

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 29:53


    When Cub Scout leaders move on, who will take their place? In this #CubChatLive, we'll share ideas to help you make sure you always have a plan, and discuss why it's so important to be continually developing new leaders.

    Membership Renewal and Pack Recharters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 34:00


    Did you know that there are changes to how you renew your BSA membership and how your pack recharters? In this #CubChatLive, we'll discuss these changes and share tips for helping Cub Scout families understand the process. Join us live with your questions!

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