Pow Wow - University of Scouting

The pow wow is an annual get-together of Cub Scout leaders from an entire council or district. A pow wow is a training conference that takes place in a festive atmosphere.

The pow wow is a "convention" for pack leaders—the Cubmaster should take all leaders to this learning extravaganza. There are sections on games, crafts, skits and puppets, ceremonies, administration, and the Webelos den. It's a time for parents and all experienced, new, and prospective leaders to share ideas and see what the other packs are doing.

Your council may combine the fun and excitement of pow wow with a variety of training activities for leaders in Boy Scouting, Venturing, and even commissioners or other district Scouters. This super-sized training event is known as a "University of Scouting" and may take the place of a Cub Scout leader pow wow.

Most pow wows include sessions such as

  • Boy Behavior
  • Ceremonies
  • Cheapies (low-cost crafts)
  • Crafts
  • Cub Scout Academics and
    Sports
  • Cub Scout Grub
  • Cub Scout Magic
  • Den Ceremonies and
    Gatherings
  • Duty to God
  • Family Enrichment
  • Fun Recruiting Ideas
  • Fun With Rockets
  • Fund-raisers and Finance
  • Games
  • Leathercraft
  • Music and Songs
  • Nature for Webelos Scouts
  • Nature for Wolf and
    Bear Cub Scouts
  • Neckerchief Slides
  • Our Flag
  • Pack Administration
  • Pack Ceremonies
  • Pack Program Planning
  • Puppets
  • Science
  • Selecting Quality Leaders
  • Skits
  • Skits and Puppets
  • Utilizing Den Chiefs
  • Webelos Den Activities
  • Webelos Showman
  • Working With Wood
  • World of Webelos Scouting

All leaders are encouraged to attend this exciting, fun-filled, and informative training session every year. Check with your pack trainer, unit commissioner, district training chair, or local council service center to find out when and where your pow wow or University of Scouting will be held.