University of Scouting
2012
Craige Rogers - Instructor
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- At the arrival of the Scout meeting
- As a Den Activity
- Pack Meetings
- As a belt loop/pin requirement
- To complete a Webelos badge requirement
- Time filler
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- Scouts learn lessons without Teachers
- Games can be body builders by developing
skills and coordination.
- Mind stretchers by developing quick
thinking, mental alertness, and strategy.
- Friend makers
- Building blocks
- Most of all….Games are fun and exciting!
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- The Scout learns new skills
- Helps develop their physical, mental, and
social skills.
- Develops new interests
- Learns to follow rules
- Learns fairness
- Learns to wait his turn
- Learns to be respectful of others
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- Cubs want to have FUN!
- Prizes are not required
- A game does not need to be completed
- You can restart the game
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- Know the game you want to play.
- Be prepared to teach the game to Scouts and
adults that may have not played it before.
- Inside or outside – is there enough space to
play the game?
- Have the required equipment.
- Make sure to go over the rules.
- Let the Cubs have fun but be sure you can get
their attention and maintain control….use the
Cub Scout sign.
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- Be sure to inspect the area of play for safety.
- Be aware of the weather conditions and over
exertion as this can result in health issues.
- Heat Exhaustion
- Dehydration
- Hypothermia
- Fatigue
- KISMIF – Keep it simple, make it fun!
- Always follow the ‘Guide to Safe Scouting’
guidelines.
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- Outdoor Games
 Kickball, Baseball, Capture the Flag
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- Indoor Games
 Musical Chairs, dodge ball, spud, bowling
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- Quiet Games
 Telephone game, card games, board games
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- Theme Games
 Pin the tail on ______; dunking for apples, etc.
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http://www.macscouter.com/games/games_INPowwow.asp
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http://www.rt492.org/dl/games.html
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http://www.netwoods.com/d-games.html
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http://www.boyscouttrail.com/cub-scouts
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http://thedump.scoutscan.com/cubscoutgames.pdf