Let’s Bowl!

Before the meeting: 

1. Contact a local bowling alley and inform them that you would like to arrange a bowling party for your Cub Scout Den.  Most bowling allies will have special rates for parties or youth groups.  Identify the best package for your den.  Make sure to inform the bowling alley that the Cub Scouts are in 1st grade to make sure that there are appropriate shoes and balls.  Discuss about having rails set up on the lane for the Cub Scouts. 
2. Ask the bowling alley if they can have someone talk to the Cub Scouts about bowling and the rules of the game. 
3. Gather copies of the Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record on each participant (youth and adult)
4. Review Annual Health and Medical Records for any restrictions that may impact participation
5. The day before the meeting remind Cub Scouts, parents, and legal guardians the date, time, location, and any other special instructions such as money for rentals or food and snacks.  

During the meeting: 

1. Bring copies of the Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record on each participant (youth and adult)
2. Arrive 20 minutes early at the bowling alley to make sure everything is set up and so you can greet early arrivals. 
3. Gather the Cub Scouts and Adult partners and explain the process of getting shoes and picking a bowling ball and what lanes you will be in. 
4. Have the contact at the bowling alley talk to the Cub Scouts and adult partners about the rules to the game and any other special instructions.  
5. Put Cub Scouts on one lane and their adult partners in the lane next to them. 
6. When everyone has bowled their game recognize the top scores and make sure everyone cleans up their places and returns any rented gear.  
7. Thank the contact at the bowling alley.