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#CubChatLive

Education for Kids, Kids & Family

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.

Education for Kids chart
#135
Episodes
143
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
32 min
On air since
2023
Latest episode
4 days ago

Episodes

143 episodes, newest first

  1. Great Volunteers Deserve GREAT Recognition!

    Season 4, Episode 36

    Show notes

    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!

    37 min
  2. Family, Fun, and a Little Reverence—Oh My!

    Season 4, Episode 35

    Show notes

    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

    33 min
  3. What's new? What's next? What's happening in Scouting America?

    Season 4, Episode 34

    Show notes

    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.

    31 min
  4. Personal Safety Adventures Across Ranks

    Season 4, Episode 33

    Show notes

    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.

    31 min
  5. Adventure Awaits! Outdoor Adventures across the Ranks

    Season 4, Episode 32

    Show notes

    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!

    35 min
  6. Citizenship Adventures Across the Cub Scout Ranks

    Season 4, Episode 31

    Show notes

    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!

    30 min
  7. What Packs Can Do for Excellent Retention

    Season 4, Episode 30

    Show notes

    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.

    28 min
  8. Personal Fitness Adventures from Lion to Arrow of Light

    Season 4, Episode 29

    Show notes

    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!

    34 min
  9. Bobcat Adventures

    Season 4, Episode 28

    Show notes

    Bobcat is the adventure across ranks that focuses on character and leadership. Join us to learn all about how to make this adventure meaningful and fun!

    31 min
  10. Connect your Cub Scouts with Scouts from Around the World! JOTA-JOTI

    Season 4, Episode 27

    Show notes

    How can your Cub Scouts connect with Scouts in 170 countries—without leaving home? Join us to learn all about Jamboree on the Air and Jamboree on the Internet (JOTA/JOTI)!Held each year on the third full weekend of October, JOTA/JOTI is an international Scouting event that brings Scouts together through amateur radio and the internet. It’s an exciting opportunity for Cub Scouts to discover other cultures, learn how Scouting is different—and the same—around the world, and experience the global Scouting community firsthand.Ruth Barnes Shaw joins us to share how JOTA/JOTI works and how your pack can get involved.Whether you’re a longtime JOTA/JOTI participant or have never heard of it before, tune in to discover how you can open a whole world of Scouting to your Cub Scouts!

    30 min
  11. 10,000 for the Troops with Hawkeye

    Season 4, Episode 26

    Show notes

    Service to the community is an important part of the Scouting program. Learn from Dallas DJ Hawkeye (Mark Rybczyk) about this great service project, and how your pack can get involved.

    31 min
  12. Welcoming New Cub Scout Families

    Season 4, Episode 25

    Show notes

    Everything you wanted to know about welcoming new families into your Cub Scout Pack! EVP Membership Engagement Sean Magennis shares best practices and insight on helping new families feel connected, engaged, and ready for adventure.

    32 min
  13. Planning Your Best Cub Scout Year!

    Season 4, Episode 24

    Show notes

    Kick off your best Cub Scout year yet! Join us on #CubChatLive to discover easy planning tips, fun program ideas and helpful resources to help you have an unforgettable year.

    • Download slides
    • Download Den Host Sign-Up Sheets

    34 min
  14. Fall Rallies with Ben Buckelew

    Season 4, Episode 23

    Show notes

    Everything you wanted to know about how to effectively connect with the community and invite new families into your pack. It's going to be a great fall season!

    37 min
  15. Building a Cub Scout Leader Bag of Tricks

    Season 4, Episode 22

    Show notes

    We know that great Cub Scout meetings are planned and prepared in advance. Buuuuuuut, sometimes something goes sideways, and you need a fun activity to fill in the gaps. Come learn what some of our Cub Scout Committee Members keep in their bag of essentials for meetings, to Be Prepared for the unexpected.

    38 min
  16. Fund Your Cub Scout Year with Trails End

    Season 4, Episode 21

    Show notes

    Learn how Trail’s End helps Packs simplify fundraising, support more Scouting adventures, and reward Scouts with tools built for today’s families and leaders.

    46 min
  17. Impact365 and Telling the Scouting Story

    Season 4, Episode 20

    Show notes

    Come learn about the new Impact 365 National Service Initiative. Gordon Shattles, National Director of Corporate Communications, will also share about how this can help us tell the Scouting story in your community and across the nation. Find out more: https://www.scouting.org/service/

    32 min
  18. Child Safety and Prevention Programs with the US Secret Service

    Season 4, Episode 19

    Show notes

    Meet some great Scout alumni who are now in the Secret Service and who serve as ambassadors for programs supporting youth safety.

    Learn more: https://www.secretservice.gov/investigations/ncmec

    36 min
  19. National Cub Scout Commmittee Project for 26-27

    Season 4, Episode 18

    Show notes

    Learn about the developing projects coming from our national Cub Scout committee- resources, support, and more!

    32 min
  20. More information for Cub Leaders from the 2026 National Annual Meeting

    Season 4, Episode 17

    Show notes

    Cub Scout Committee Chair Tamara Christensen and Committee Member James Carroll give a front-row perspective on the cool information and take aways from the National Annual Meeting.

    32 min

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