Cub Scout Games
University of Scouting 2007
Passing on the Traditions of Learning
C 145 – Period 7
Don Toner ([email protected])
Philosophy of Games
• Games are the sunny side of Cub Scouting.
• Running, jumping, climbing, lifting, balancing,
creeping, crawling, bending, yelling, and hiding
quietly are food for the muscles of growing Cub
Scouts.
• Games can develop skill and coordination.
• Strenuous games must not be overused.
• A good Cub Scout game must provide an
element of excitement, competition or
accomplishment.
• Games begin to develop quick thinking, mental
alertness, and sometimes strategy.
Why Games?
• They’re FUN !
• Games have built-in behavior rules that Cub
Scouts will follow willingly.
• Games are valuable learning tools for Cub
Scouts.
• Games can be used to setup the reflection part
of Ethics in Action.
• They learn physical, mental and social skills.
• Lots of games can be found in Chapter 3 of the
Cub Scout Leader How-To Book. No den should
be without one!
Leading Games
• Know your game thoroughly.
• Start off with your best game – one that is
easy to explain and enjoyable to play.
• Consider the space.
• Have all equipment ready.
• If you need assistance, choose judges or
referees from the group.
• Allow questions for clarification, but don’t
drag out a discussion.
• Allow noise and shouting during the game,
be sure you can get the group’s attention and
maintain control. Use the Cub Scout sign!
Running the Game
• Introduce the Game.
• Name the Game, the crazier the name the better!
• Formation – get the group in the correct formation.
• Explain the rules. Make them short and clear.
• Demonstrate the game.
• Any questions?
• Run the game with equipment, judges, etc…
• Above all – KEEP IT FAIR TO ALL INVOLVED!
Sample Games
• One Armed Gift Wrap – Every one is a rapper!
• Change Tag – T-Shirt Tangle!
• Cracker Eating – Whistle while you eat!
• Balloon Stampede – Stomp!
• Get your heads together – Bonk!
• Exploring the Misty Planet – I smell you!
Resources
• http://www.wtsmith.com/rt/games.html
• http://boyscouttrail.com/cub-scouts/tiger-scout-games.asp
• http://www.macscouter.com/Games/Games_INPowwow.html
• http://www.geocities.com/~PACK215/games.html
• http://www.inquiry.net/outdoor/games/wide/index.htm
• http://www.macscouter.com/CubScouts/PowWow04/cerem04.pdf