1. University of Scouting 2012 Craige Rogers - Instructor
Cub Scout Games
University of Scouting
2012
Craige Rogers - Instructor

2. When to incorporate games into your Scouting program.
- 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

3. Games play an important role in Cub Scouts
- 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!

4. Learning Through Games
- 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

5. Why Games? - Cubs want to have FUN! - Prizes are not required
- A game does not need to be completed
- You can restart the game

6. Playing the Game - 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.

7. Other things to consider when playing games
- 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.

8. Sample Games - Outdoor Games - Indoor Games - Quiet Games
Kickball, Baseball, Capture the Flag
- Indoor Games
Musical Chairs, dodge ball, spud, bowling
- Quiet Games
Telephone game, card games, board games
- Theme Games
Pin the tail on ______; dunking for apples, etc.

9. Resources http://www.macscouter.com/games/games_INPowwow.asp