What Packs Can Do for Excellent Retention

What do dragon slayers and Scouting have in common? You’re about to find out! Join us for a special Cub Chat Live! as we welcome Candace Lee and Eric Newman, authors of George Goodwin Dragon Slayer: A Scouting Legend! We’ll go behind the pages to hear the inspiration for the book, discover the story behind this Scouting legend, and learn what makes this adventure so special!

Looking for the perfect gift for the Cub Scout in your life? We've got ideas galore! On this Cub Chat Live!, we're sharing some of our FAVORITE gift ideas for Cub Scouts! From fun surprises to adventure-ready goodies, we'll help you find gifts that will make your Cub Scouts smile! BONUS! Here's a downloadable gift idea list you can share with the families in your den or pack: https://onscouting.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/2026-Cub-Chat-Live-Holiday-Gift-List.pdf

Behind every amazing Cub Scout experience are incredible adults making it happen! But are we doing enough to celebrate them? 🎉This Friday on Cub Chat Live!, we're talking all things ADULT RECOGNITION!🏅 From square knots and formal awards to creative, meaningful ways to say THANK YOU, we'll explore how to recognize the adults who give their time, talents, and hearts to make Cub Scouting awesome!A little appreciation can make a BIG difference!Bring your questions and your favorite volunteer recognition ideas. Let's celebrate the people who make Cub Scouting happen!

Looking for fresh ideas to make these adventures more engaging and meaningful? We've got you covered! 💡 We'll share creative activities, practical tips, and fun ways to help your Cub Scouts get the most out of these adventures.Bring your questions, grab some inspiration, and let's make these adventures unforgettable!Download the Family Traditions Festival Pack Meeting Planner

Big things are happening, and we’ve got the inside scoop! Join us as special guest Ryan Moon shares updates on Scouting America’s exciting new projects and what’s on the horizon! Get the latest updates, hear what’s in the works, and bring your questions.

Be prepared. Be confident. Be safe! We’re diving into the Personal Safety Adventures across the Cub Scout ranks! Join us as we explore these important adventures and share ideas, tips, and resources to help you approach the requirements with confidence while keeping the experience engaging and age-appropriate for your Cub Scouts. From Lion through Arrow of Light, see how Personal Safety builds across the ranks and helps Scouts develop skills they can use every day.

The required Outdoor Adventures are part of every Cub Scout rank—and on this Cub Chat Live!, we’re heading outside to explore them all! We’ll share fun ideas, helpful tips, and creative ways to bring these adventures to life and make getting outdoors a highlight of the Cub Scout experience.Grab your gear. Gather your Cub Scouts. Adventure awaits!

Citizenship Adventures don’t have to feel like a stuffy civicslesson!Join us as we explore the Citizenship Adventures across theCub Scout ranks and share ideas for making them fun, engaging, and memorable for your Cub Scouts.We’ll talk activities, creative approaches, and ways tobring these adventures to life in your den!

Helping new Cub Scouts and their parents feel welcome and engaged is key to keeping them in the program. It also impacts leader development, and how much fun everyone has (including the current volunteer leaders!) Come learn best practices from the recent retention study, and easy ways to apply them to your pack.

Tune in to hear all about the Personal Fitnessadventures for cub scouts across the ranks. Sidney Palomino of the national cubscout committee will share insights and tips to keep these adventures fun andmoving!