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Cub Scout Fun & Games

These non-requirement ideas help keep Cub Scouting fun and engaging.

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Fun and Games activities are ways to enhance any gathering of Cub Scouts and parents. These activities promote personal fitness, and values of Scouting such as being friendly, courteous, kind, and obedient, and can help build a sense of belonging. Just as important, it keeps Cub Scouting fun!

Fun and Games activities can be used in several ways such as when everyone has finished a planned activity quicker than expected or the planned activity fell through. Fun and Games activities can also reward positive behavior or they can help burn off extra energy Cub Scouts may have

Safety Moment

Prior to any activity, use the Scouting America SAFE Checklist to ensure the safety of all those involved. 

All participants in official Scouting America activities should become familiar with the Guide to Safe Scouting and applicable program literature or manuals. 

Be aware of state or local government regulations that supersede Scouting America practices, policies, and guidelines.

Active Adult Supervision. Physical safety is greatly increased with active adult supervision.

This is especially true for games and activities involving running, physical touch, or throwing. Never allow Cub Scouts to play without active adult supervision.

Set expectations.

Before any game or activity, the rules and instructions are reviewed and consequences for breaking the rules have been pre-determined. It is always helpful to demonstrate the game before playing. Be aware of unintentional rule-breaking compared to intentional or repeated rule-breaking. Avoid consequences that impact the group because of an individual’s behavior.

Know when to stop.

Cub Scout-age youth are still learning and at times they may lose self-control. In a group setting this can create a dangerous situation.  When a pattern of bad behavior among more than one Cub Scout begins it is time to end the game.

Age and physical difference.

Be aware of teams or pairings that may create an unfair advantage. Avoid active games involving running and physical touch with Cub Scouts that are more than three years age difference or between Cub Scouts where there is a significant physical advantage.

Scouting is a game with a purpose.

Look for opportunities before, during, and after the game to reinforce the values of the Scout Oath and the Scout Law. This will help provide a physically and emotionally safe experience for everyone.

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LION
TIGER
WOLF
BEAR
WEBELOS
ARROW OF LIGHT
Three Pin Bowling
Arrow of Light, Bear, Lion, Tiger, Webelos, Wolf
2+
Indoor
3
4
3

A game of bowling using only three pins.

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WEBELOS
ARROW OF LIGHT
Steal the Bacon
Arrow of Light, Webelos
4+
Indoor
5
2
2

Two teams are formed and earn points by grabbing a tennis ball and returning to their side before getting tagged.

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WEBELOS
ARROW OF LIGHT
Square Knot Relay
Arrow of Light, Webelos
4+
Indoor
4
2
2

Cub Scouts race to attach lengths of paracord using square knots. 

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WOLF
BEAR
WEBELOS
ARROW OF LIGHT
Sleeping Steve
Arrow of Light, Bear, Webelos, Wolf
2+
Indoor
3
2
2

Cub Scouts practice being silent as they attempt to reach the treasure without getting caught.

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LION
TIGER
WOLF
BEAR
WEBELOS
ARROW OF LIGHT
Rock Paper Scissors Hop
Arrow of Light, Bear, Lion, Tiger, Webelos, Wolf
4+
Indoor
4
3
2

Cub Scouts play Rock, Paper, Scissors in two teams with the goal of getting a team member across a finish line.

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LION
TIGER
WOLF
BEAR
WEBELOS
ARROW OF LIGHT
Ring Call Ball
Arrow of Light, Bear, Lion, Tiger, Webelos, Wolf
3+
Outdoor
4
2
2

Players use listening skills to hear their name called to catch a ball.

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BEAR
WEBELOS
ARROW OF LIGHT
Release the Kraken!
Arrow of Light, Bear, Webelos
4+
Indoor
4
3
2

A game based on teamwork to get all “swimmers” safely out of the water before the Kraken is released.

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LION
TIGER
WOLF
BEAR
WEBELOS
ARROW OF LIGHT
Red Light – Green Light
Arrow of Light, Bear, Lion, Tiger, Webelos, Wolf
2+
Indoor
3
1
1

Cub Scouts practice their listening skills as they try to reach the game leader.

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WOLF
BEAR
WEBELOS
ARROW OF LIGHT
Pass the Hoop
Arrow of Light, Bear, Webelos, Wolf
4+
Indoor
2
2
2

Players pass the hoop while holding hands.

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LION
TIGER
WOLF
BEAR
WEBELOS
ARROW OF LIGHT
Paper Plate Relay
Arrow of Light, Bear, Lion, Tiger, Webelos, Wolf
3+
Indoor
4
2
3

Cub Scouts use paper plates cooperatively and creatively to get all team members across a finish line stepping only on the plates.

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BEAR
WEBELOS
ARROW OF LIGHT
Owls and Crows
Arrow of Light, Bear, Webelos
4+
Indoor
5
2
2

Players form teams and based on their knowledge and agility try to become the largest team.

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LION
TIGER
WOLF
BEAR
WEBELOS
ARROW OF LIGHT
Over and Under Relay
Arrow of Light, Bear, Lion, Tiger, Webelos, Wolf
4+
Indoor
3
2
2

Relay race where players pass a ball over and under.

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LION
TIGER
WOLF
BEAR
WEBELOS
ARROW OF LIGHT
Number Call-Out
Arrow of Light, Bear, Lion, Tiger, Webelos, Wolf
10+
Indoor
4
1
1

Large group activity where players scramble to form groups based on the number called.  This can also be used to get to know one another by forming groups based on similarities.

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LION
TIGER
WOLF
BEAR
WEBELOS
ARROW OF LIGHT
Modeling Magic
Arrow of Light, Bear, Lion, Tiger, Webelos, Wolf
2+
Indoor
2
3
2

Cub Scouts work sequentially as a team to create a specified object using modeling clay. 

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WEBELOS
ARROW OF LIGHT
Knots
Arrow of Light, Webelos
8+
Indoor
2
1
1

A teambuilding game where players form a human knot and work to untie themselves.

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LION
TIGER
WOLF
BEAR
WEBELOS
ARROW OF LIGHT
Kim’s Game
Arrow of Light, Bear, Lion, Tiger, Webelos, Wolf
2+
Indoor
2
3
3

Cub Scouts view a collection of 30 unique items, then work as a team to remember what they saw.

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LION
TIGER
WOLF
BEAR
WEBELOS
ARROW OF LIGHT
Juggler Toss
Arrow of Light, Bear, Lion, Tiger, Webelos, Wolf
2+
Outdoor
3
2
2

A team game of catch.

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LION
TIGER
In the Pool
Lion, Tiger
4+
Indoor
3
2
2

Cub Scouts and adult partners jump in or out of the “pool” by listening closely.

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LION
TIGER
WOLF
Hot and Cold
Lion, Tiger, Wolf
3+
Indoor
4
2
2

Players work cooperatively to guide one player to a hidden object.

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LION
TIGER
WOLF
BEAR
WEBELOS
ARROW OF LIGHT
Gum Glove Relay
Arrow of Light, Bear, Lion, Tiger, Webelos, Wolf
4+
Indoor
2
2
2

This relay involves gum as players unwrap gum while wearing work gloves.

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WOLF
BEAR
WEBELOS
Forehead Squeeze Relay
Bear, Webelos, Wolf
4+
Indoor
4
2
2

Relay race between two teams to keep a playground ball between their foreheads while racing back and forth.

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WOLF
BEAR
WEBELOS
ARROW OF LIGHT
Five Hundred
Arrow of Light, Bear, Webelos, Wolf
2+
Outdoor
4
2
2

Players earn points for catching a frisbee. 

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BEAR
WEBELOS
ARROW OF LIGHT
Elbow Balloon Pass
Arrow of Light, Bear, Webelos
3+
Indoor
3
2
2

Cub Scouts pass a balloon around in a circle using only their elbows, demonstrating cooperation, coordination, and communication.

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LION
TIGER
WOLF
BEAR
WEBELOS
ARROW OF LIGHT
Find the Leader
Arrow of Light, Bear, Lion, Tiger, Webelos, Wolf
4+
Indoor
2
1
1

Cub Scouts use their situational awareness to identify who the current leader is that everyone is following.

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LION
TIGER
WOLF
BEAR
Duck, Duck, Goose
Bear, Lion, Tiger, Wolf
3+
Indoor
4
1
1

A classic game of chase.

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LION
Doggy, Doggy, Where’s Your Bone
Lion
4+
Indoor
2
2
2

Cub Scouts and adult partners sit in a circle, while one Cub Scout or adult partner tries to guess which member of the circle has a hidden toy bone. 

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LION
TIGER
WOLF
BEAR
WEBELOS
ARROW OF LIGHT
Detectives
Arrow of Light, Bear, Lion, Tiger, Webelos, Wolf
2+
Indoor
2
1
1

Players try to identify an object in a room by asking questions.

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LION
TIGER
WOLF
BEAR
WEBELOS
ARROW OF LIGHT
Cups and Downs
Arrow of Light, Bear, Lion, Tiger, Webelos, Wolf
4+
Indoor
4
2
2

Scouts, divided into two teams, will attempt to flip plastic cups either up or down, depending on their team.

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BEAR
WEBELOS
ARROW OF LIGHT
Crows and Cranes
Arrow of Light, Bear, Webelos
4+
Outdoor
5
2
2

Players form teams and based on their listening skills and agility try to become the largest team.

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BEAR
WEBELOS
ARROW OF LIGHT
Crab Relay
Arrow of Light, Bear, Webelos
4+
Indoor
5
1
1

Relay race using the crab walk.

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LION
TIGER
Cotton Ball Blowout
Lion, Tiger
2+
Indoor
4
2
2

Cub Scouts blow cotton balls along tracks on the floor to the finish line. 

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LION
TIGER
WOLF
Cootie
Lion, Tiger, Wolf
2+
Indoor
2
2
2

A dice game where players try to be the first to complete a “cootie”.

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LION
TIGER
WOLF
BEAR
WEBELOS
ARROW OF LIGHT
Clip It
Arrow of Light, Bear, Lion, Tiger, Webelos, Wolf
4+
Indoor
2
2
2

Teams compete to see who can make the longest paper clip chain.

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BEAR
WEBELOS
ARROW OF LIGHT
Catch the Dragon’s Tail
Arrow of Light, Bear, Webelos
8+
Outdoor
5
2
2

Cub Scouts form two dragons as they work together to catch the other dragon’s tail and avoid having their own tail caught.

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LION
TIGER
WOLF
Cat’s Tail
Lion, Tiger, Wolf
2+
Indoor
4
2
2

Two teams compete to be the first to find all the pieces of their team’s tail.

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LION
TIGER
WOLF
BEAR
WEBELOS
ARROW OF LIGHT
Bucket Brigade Relay
Arrow of Light, Bear, Lion, Tiger, Webelos, Wolf
4+
Outdoor
4
2
2

Players get wet in this activity!  Relay race of filling a bucket with water.

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LION
TIGER
WOLF
BEAR
WEBELOS
ARROW OF LIGHT
Blow Ball
Arrow of Light, Bear, Lion, Tiger, Webelos, Wolf
4+
Indoor
3
3
2

Players blow a ping pong ball across the table keeping it from getting past them.

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WOLF
BEAR
WEBELOS
ARROW OF LIGHT
Blanket Ball
Arrow of Light, Bear, Webelos, Wolf
4+
Outdoor
4
3
2

Team building game of tossing a ball using only a blanket.

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LION
TIGER
Bean Drop
Lion, Tiger
2+
Indoor
3
2
2

Cub Scouts attempt to drop beans into a cup from a standing height. 

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LION
TIGER
WOLF
BEAR
WEBELOS
ARROW OF LIGHT
Batting Down the Line
Arrow of Light, Bear, Lion, Tiger, Webelos, Wolf
6+
Indoor
3
2
2

Relay race where players bat a balloon down a line of other players on their team.

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LION
TIGER
WOLF
BEAR
WEBELOS
ARROW OF LIGHT
Barnyard Babble
Arrow of Light, Bear, Lion, Tiger, Webelos, Wolf
2+
Indoor
2
2
2

Players find their buddy by acting like an animal.

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LION
TIGER
Balloon Volleyball
Lion, Tiger
2+
Indoor
4
2
2

Each Cub Scout works with their adult partner to keep their balloon from touching the ground.

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LION
TIGER
Balloon Team Volleyball
Lion, Tiger
3+
Indoor
4
2
2

Cub Scouts and the adult partners work cooperatively to bat a balloon between two row of players, with everyone participating.

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BEAR
WEBELOS
ARROW OF LIGHT
Balloon Pop Relay
Arrow of Light, Bear, Webelos
4+
Indoor
4
3
2

Cub Scouts have a relay to pop balloons by sitting on them.

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LION
TIGER
WOLF
BEAR
WEBELOS
ARROW OF LIGHT
Ball Over
Arrow of Light, Bear, Lion, Tiger, Webelos, Wolf
3+
Outdoor
5
3
2

Two teams try to keep the ball away from their side of the playing area.

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WEBELOS
ARROW OF LIGHT
Back To Back Get Up
Arrow of Light, Webelos
2+
Indoor
3
1
1

Two-person teamwork activity.

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LION
TIGER
WOLF
BEAR
WEBELOS
ARROW OF LIGHT
A to Z Name Game
Arrow of Light, Bear, Lion, Tiger, Webelos, Wolf
4+
Indoor
2
1
1

A name game where players name objects or people in alphabetical order. 

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LION
TIGER
WOLF
BEAR
WEBELOS
ARROW OF LIGHT
Art In A Hurry
Arrow of Light, Bear, Lion, Tiger, Webelos, Wolf
4+
Indoor
4
2
2

Relay race with drawing.

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