Cub Scout Fun Activities
Cub Scouting is all about Fun, Family and Friends and finding new things to do and adventures to share. Many leaders and parents want to find more activities that are easy and simple to put on, and fun for Scouts and families -- kids and parents alike.
While there are many fun activities in Cub Scout Advancement Adventures, sometimes you and your Cub Scouts just want to do fun things with family and friends, and sometimes parents and leaders don’t want to stress out over advancement requirements.
- See this YouTube Video for a tour of this page and the menu of ideas here that Cub Scout Parents and Leaders might like.
Click to buttons below to learn more about all the fun, simple and easy activities that dens and packs can enjoy!
Outdoor Ideas
- Go for a Walk. Just a Walk. Fun, Family and Friends on your Feet!
- Maybe a Hike. But a Walk is fun too.
- Maybe make it a regular thing. Your Scout Den, Pack or Troop can be a hiking club too.
- Urban Destination Hikes (like to an ice cream shop) are great.
- So many destinations for this, from Scout Camps (southfultonscouting.com/node/4756#ScoutCamp) to State Parks (southfultonscouting.com/node/4756#GaStateParks), and more (southfultonscouting.com/node/4756#OtherOutdoor).
- There are so many places to go.
- Back Yard Campfires. Or Campfires at a Park with S'mores. Fun, Family, Friends and Fire!
- Fire Building Competitions (in Cub Scouting, Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts)
- Geocaching! Fun, Family, Friends and Finding!
- Tour de Playgrounds: How Many Can You Visit?
- You know the ones in your neighborhood.
- Here's a cool list of playgrounds around Atlanta to visit: atlantaparent.com/best-playgrounds-atlanta/.
- Camping Camping Camping Camping.
- Even if just "for the day" and go home after campfire.
- Backyard Camping too. But you have many Scout Camps (southfultonscouting.com/node/4756#ScoutCamp) and other destinations.
- Of course, many terrific Atlanta Area Council family camping options exist -- Spring, Summer and Fall! See atlantabsa.org/cubcamping
- A Star Saunter, also known as a night hike just to look at the stars.
- The Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center hosts astronomy events.
- Hike Destinations (Atlanta Area):
- An Atlanta Journal Constitution piece on 7 beginner friendly hikes.
- Many Hikes here: https://www.atlantatrails.com/
- City Walk Trails here: https://www.alltrails.com/us/georgia/atlanta/city-walk
- South Fulton/Clayton County Parks and Trails (southfultonscouting.com/node/4638), both big and small, long and short, and remember: you don't need the biggest trail to take a good walk and explore with Cub Scouts.
Fun on Wheels
- Bike Rides.
- Just Ride. Simple. Fun. In a vacant parking lot, or on a bike trail or at a camp.
- Over 300 miles of Bike Trails in and around Atlanta: pathfoundation.org/our-trails
- Here's more ideas about where to ride: atlantaparent.com/the_wheel_world/
- If you want to make it a big Pack activity, put on a Bike Rodeo. Lots of ways to do it. Do what works for you.
- Here's the Cub Scout Biking Adventures for all Six Ranks with lots of resources to learn how to ride: southfultonscouting.com/node/5205.
- There are so many places to go biking.
- Roller Skating (see https://www.atlantaparent.com/roller-skating-atlanta/) and Inline Skating
- Ice Skating! See atlantaparent.com/ice-skating-atlanta/
- Scooters
- Skateboards, and visit a skateboard park: atlantaparent.com/skateboardparksatlanta/
- Go-Karting at a safe commercial facility (some may be geared to Troop and Crew aged Scouts)
- Here's a popular one - Andretti.
- Maybe check out this Tiny Towne Driving Edutainment facility
- Or funspotamericaatlanta.com/rides-attractions/go-karts/
- Or atlantamotorsportspark.com/junior-discovery-experience/
Cooking Activities
- Picnics and More: Fun, Family, Friends and Food!
- Maybe an Iron Chef Contest?
- Baking Competition?
- Scouter Mom has some recipes (of course): scoutermom.com/20278/favorite-recipes-for-scouts-and-camping/
- Some more here (boyscouttrail.com/cub-scouts/bear-scout-recipes.asp) and here (boyscouttrail.com/webelos/webelos-scout-recipes.asp).
- See scoutlife.org/tag/outdoor-cooking-recipes/
- And if you cook, you have more recipes, right?
- Cast Iron Cooking
- Best BBQ?
- Cookie Competition?
- Ice Cream Shop Celebration
- Homemade ice cream! Maybe barefeetinthekitchen.com/homemade-ice-cream-recipe/ or kids.nationalgeographic.com/books/article/ice-cream
- Pack Popsicles! Here's some ideas: www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g830/popsicle-recipes-0709/
- S'mores. And maybe more than just chocolate, marshmallow and graham cracker.
- Pizza Party
- Pizza Making Party! Maybe thursdaynightpizza.com/how-to-make-pizza-with-kids/ or mykitchenlove.com/homemade-pepperoni-pizza-cooking-with-kids/
- Outdoor Pizza Oven, maybe also Dutch Ovens
Water Sports & Activities
- Fishing. Cub Scouting is Fun, Family, Friends and Fishing! scouting.org/outdoor-programs/fishing/
- Make it a Cub Scout Adventure! Cub Scouting has Fishing Adventures at each Rank - see this page (southfultonscouting.com/node/5204) for the requirements and for "print 'em out" plans that will make a novice parent an expert!
- Many places to fish around Atlanta: southfultonscouting.com/node/4756#Fishing.
- More places to fish from the Georgia DNR: georgiawildlife.com/KidsFishing
- Some tips on fishing with kids at exploregeorgia.org/things-to-do/blog/five-tips-for-taking-your-child-fishing-in-georgia. More at georgiawildlife.com/KidsFishing.
- Here are some "Fish +Learn" programs: georgiawildlife.com/FishAndLearn
- Chattahoochee Riverkeeper does an "All Kids Fish" program: chattahoochee.org/allkidsfish/
- Maybe a Deep Sea Fishing (big weekend trip)
- Swimming: Safe pools and lake swimming areas
- Learn to Swim? Like at the YMCA: ymcaatlanta.org/swim/swim-lessons
- Also City of Atlanta: atlantaga.gov/government/departments/department-parks-recreation/office-of-recreation/aquatics/learn-to-swim (many more found if you search swim lessons near me )
- And you can do it ... teach swim safety (and probably swimming too). For help - and for your Scouts and families who want to "get a badge for that", see the Swimming Adventures found at each rank at this page (with tips, videos and a plan for teaching): southfultonscouting.com/node/5262
- Boating: Fun, Family, Friends + Floating!
- Can't do better than Allatoona Aquatic Base: allatoonaaquaticsbase.org/Programs
- Cub Scouting has Boating Adventures in the Third Grade and up. See this page (southfultonscouting.com/node/5340) for requirements and plans to help you lead Scouts.
- More Water: splash pads, water slides and sprinklers
- Water Walk - in a safe creek (get wet, get messy -- maybe use the "Creek Critters" app from the Izaak Walton League of America: iwla.org/get-involved/creek-critters/)
- Toy Boats on a lake or creek
- Boogie Boarding (big weekend trip to the beach)
- Water Parks -- 365atlantatraveler.com/water-parks-in-georgia-3/
- Car Wash: Yeah, why not?
Fun in Nature
- So many Nature Center destinations all over Atlanta (southfultonscouting.com/node/4756#ScienceMuseum), from
- From Zoo Atlanta (zooatlanta.org/) to the Georgia Aquarium (georgiaaquarium.org/)
- Chattahoochee Nature Center (chattnaturecenter.org/education/scouts/) to Reynolds Nature Preserve (claytonparks.com/reynolds-nature-preserve/)
- Dauset Trails Nature Center (dausettrails.com/) to Big Trees Forest Preserve (bigtreesforest.com/)
- Nature Clubs - birds, birds of prey, reptiles, fish, astronomy, trees, flowers, more
- Like birding field trips (see birdsgeorgia.org/field-trips.html ... there are others)
- Falcons! (Not the NFL team ... georgiafalconryassociation.com/)
- Reptiles and Amphibians are our friends, and The Orianne Society wants to keep it that way.
- Gardens to visit. Like exploregeorgia.org/things-to-do/list/10-best-gardens-to-visit-in-georgia
- Yes, there is an Atlanta Astronomy Club. See atlantaastronomy.org/
- Trees Atlanta has many educational events (treesatlanta.org/get-involved/events/). And volunteering for tree plantings and more.
- Scavenger Hunts (for one idea, see scoutshare.org/Articles/outdoor-scavenger-hunt-for-cubs).
- More Scavenger Hunt Ideas!
- Maybe a "photo scavenger hunt"
- Plant (or tend) a Garden -- maybe at one of your Scout's homes, or maybe a neighbor's garden
- There are many community gardens too.
- More here: tinybeans.com/atlanta/community-gardens-atlanta/
- Composting Ideas and Help -- see foodwellalliance.org/compost
- More at scouterlife.com/blog/2021/5/18/composting
- Worm Composting! www.scoutshop.org/blog/worm-composting
- Visit a "you pick it" orchard
- Like apples? Go pick some here: atlantaparent.com/apple-picking-orchards-in-ga/
- Berries? Yes please: tinybeans.com/atlanta/u-pick-farms-atlanta/
Special Cub Scout Program Ideas
- Pinewood Derby
- Got a Track? Why not have more than one race day?
- Maybe a "just line up and race" with no standings, no brackets, just racing?
- Lego Pinewood Derby! See pinewoodpro.com/lego-derby-car-racing.php
- Raingutter Regatta?
- See scouting.org/programs/cub-scouts/leader-resources/pack-meeting-resources/raingutter-regatta/
- Maybe with boats made of recycled materials? cubscoutideas.com/8850/recycled-raingutter-regatta-boats/
- Space Derby was also a thing
- Do an Advancement Adventure - Requirements, plus helpful links and videos and "Assembled" Den Meeting Plans for parents are here: southfultonscouting.com/node/3163
- Here's a page showing common "topics" among the different Cub Scout Handbooks: southfultonscouting.com/node/5203
- Got small numbers in each grade and want plans for "mixed grade Dens"? See southfultonscouting.com/node/3164
- And here's why it's OK to do (most) Adventures in any other grade's Handbook (not for "rank", but for fun and recognition): southfultonscouting.com/node/4357
- If you liked any Adventures Scouting America retired, you can still do them for fun -- see southfultonscouting.com/node/5128 and southfultonscouting.com/node/4637
- For more advanced Scouting activities (at a Troop or Crew level), check out Powderhorn Training.
Sports
- Bowling (at your local fun, clean, safe alley: atlantaparent.com/bowling-in-atlanta/
- Sporting events
- Not just major leagues -- in Atlanta, Braves (mlb.com/braves), Hawks (nba.com/hawks/), Dream (dream.wnba.com/), Falcons (atlantafalcons.com/), Atlanta United (atlutd.com/) -- but smaller sports like volleyball (provolleyball.com/teams/atlanta-vibe), ultimate frisbee (watchufa.com/hustle), Lacrosse (georgiaswarm.com/), Women's Football (atlantagladiators.com/ also atlantatruthfootball.com/), minors (six Minor League Baseball clubs in or near Atlanta Metro, minor league basketball in College Park (cpskyhawks.gleague.nba.com/), Hockey (atlantagladiators.com/), schools, clubs, others (there are so many sports in Georgia)
- Cheer on your Scout teammates in the games they play on their teams!
- Shooting Sports at District and Council Events Fun, Family, Friends and Ready/Aim/Fire!
- Go Golfing: Mini-golf (atlantaparent.com/putt-putt-atlanta/), Driving Range, Putting Range, Par 3 course. Fun, Family, Friends and ... Fore!
- Disc games:
- Ultimate (f/k/a ultimate frisbee). More about Ultimate here (boyscouttrail.com/content/game/ultimate_frisbee-933.asp) and here (blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2015/10/30/ultimate-soars-into-scouting/).
- Disc Golf (pdga.com/files/shared/discgolf.pdf). Here's a list of courses.
- Make Up Your Own Disc Game
- Other Sporting Games -- what's your favorite? What are your Scouts already doing? Do you want to connect with another Pack and do it together?
- Kickball (P.S.: fun for adults too: gokickball.com/markets/atlanta)? Flag Football? Soccer? Basketball? Lacrosse?
- Baseball? Softball? T Ball? Whiffle Ball? Hacky Sack?
- Cricket (atlantacricketleague.org/ and atlantacricketacademy.org/)? Coming soon to LaGrange: lagrangecricket.com/
- Running? Like the Peachtree Junior and more (atlantatrackclub.org/youth-events). And even more: atlantaparent.com/kid-friendly-runs-walks-atlanta/
- Tag? Obstacle Course? Jump Rope?
- Tennis? Table Tennis? Badminton? Pickleball (atlpba.org/)?
- Squash? Racquetball? Handball? (Here's all three in Atlanta)
- Volleyball? Balloon Volleyball?
- Yoga? Aerobics? Gymnastics? Pilates? Tai Chi?
- Cornhole? Spikeball? Croquet? Horseshoes?
- Four Square? Trampoline?
- Fencing? Curling?
- Snow Sports:
- Sleds, Skis, Snowboards, Snowmen, tubing, play in the snow.
- Skating!
- Climbing Wall (See scouting.org/outdoor-programs/cope/climb-on-safely/)
Games
- Scouting America has this Fun and Games tool with dozens of games: scouting.org/programs/cub-scouts/leader-resources/fun-and-games/.
- Chess, Checkers, Yahtzee, Uno, Other Board Games? Here's a list of 20 classic games: 5minutesformom.com/top-20-classic-family-board-games/. More: goodhousekeeping.com/childrens-products/toy-reviews/g70301519/best-kids-board-games/
- Appendix 4 to the most recent set of Den Leader Guides is "Games" -- with 31 ideas -- and a copy of that is attached at the bottom of our main Cub Scout Adventure (meeting) page at southfultonscouting.com/node/3163.
- Other game ideas are here: scoutshop.org/blog/5-fun-and-active-den-meeting-game-ideas.html
- Even more games here: scoutles.com/cub-scout-games/.
- Another list: macscouter.com/games/Games_INPowwow.asp.
- Plenty of Game Ideas and More at this site: ultimatecampresource.com/
- Video Game Day? Wii Tournament?
- Pokemon GO? gooutdoors.co.uk/blogs/article/get-kids-outdoors-this-summer-pokemon-go
- Card Games:
- Go Fish! Crazy Eights! What's your Favorite?
- Here's a list of 25: mommypoppins.com/kids/card-games-for-kids-every-kid-should-know.
- Marbles? See southfultonscouting.com/node/5259
- Billiards? Juggling?
- Mad Libs? See madlibs.com/
- Yo Yo?
- See this Cub Scout Adventure resource page with videos, tips, and a full meeting plan: southfultonscouting.com/node/5272
- Glow Stick Party
- Want to play Cub Scout Bingo? See this from our friends in the Three Fires Council in St. Charles Illinois (just west of the great city of Chicago).
- Make your own "word search" puzzles: puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com/word-search
- And more puzzle making: puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com/
- Here's a video about 19 "no contact" games (10 minutes).
- And 7 Outside Social Distancing Games for Kids (in the link, scroll for a list).
- An Initiative Games page you might browse: ultimatecampresource.com/team-building-activities/team-building-games-and-initiatives/.
Arts & Crafts
- Pottery painting shops (some locations listed here: atlantaparent.com/drop_in_art_spots/)
- Art exhibits (here's a list of Art Museums)
- Sidewalk Chalk -- here's 101 Ideas for Sidewalk Chalk: whatmomslove.com/kids/sidewalk-chalk-ideas/
- Rock Painting (it's a thing ... including around Atlanta: atlantaparent.com/painted-rocks-atlanta/)
- Tie Dye shirts! See happinessishomemade.net/tips-tricks-for-tie-dyeing-with-kids/
- Lego Building:
- Maybe at the Legoland Discovery Center (Phipps Plaza, Buckhead - see legodiscoverycenter.com/atlanta/)
- Some Craft Articles and Ideas from Scouting Magazine: scoutingmagazine.org/category/magazine/scout-crafts/
- More at scoutlife.org/tag/crafts/
- Also at headsup.scoutlife.org/category/crafts/
- Seasonal Art Projects:
- Pinewood Derby Cars need design and artwork!
- At Halloween time, pumpkin carving (Bears and up) and pumpkin decorating.
- Make a Winter Wreath? scoutlife.org/hobbies-projects/projects/170359/how-to-craft-a-winter-wreath/
- Appendix 3 to the most recent set of Den Leader Guides is "Crafts" -- with many ideas, including using recycled materials -- and a copy of that is attached at the bottom of our main Cub Scout Adventure (meeting) page at southfultonscouting.com/node/3163
- More ideas about Cub Scout Crafts from Scouter Mom: scoutermom.com/20318/crafts-for-scouts/.
- You can be sure that Pinterest will have boards about this -- here's one.
Flying Fun
- Fun, Family, Friends and Flying!
- Rocket Launches
- Water Rockets -- "how to" (scoutlife.org/hobbies-projects/projects/169053/launching-water-bottle-rockets/) and Safety Tips: scouting.org/health-and-safety/safety-moments/water-bottle-rockets/
- Model Rockets (Scout Shop sells some) -- Safety Tips at scouting.org/health-and-safety/safety-moments/rocket-safety/
- Rocket Clubs, like the Southern Area Rocketry Club: soarrocketry.org/.
- Model Airplane / Drone Clubs and Exhibitions
- Here's a list of Clubs and flying fields: rc-airplane-world.com/georgia-rc-airplane-clubs.
- Here's a flying location inside I-285: modelaircraft.org/site/atlanta-rc-club-field.
- Paper Airplanes
- Here's some simple designs: engineeringemily.com/4-simple-fun-paper-airplanes-steam-activity-for-kids/
- Here's more: origamiway.com/paper-airplanes-for-kids.shtml
- More in the Air of the Wolf Adventure too! See this page for plans and tips and videos: southfultonscouting.com/node/5241
- Balsa Wood Airplanes
- Catapults (popsicle stick: buggyandbuddy.com/stem-activity-for-kids-popsicle-stick-catapults/)
- Kites! Here's ideas about where to fly kites: atlantaparent.com/kite_flying/
- Some kite links and videos are found in the Air of the Wolf Adventure page at southfultonscouting.com/node/5241
- Search "Annual Atlanta World Kite Festival" for the date and location (often in Piedmont Park).
- It is Balloon! Here's some Hot Air Balloon and Air Shows in Georgia: exploregeorgia.org/things-to-do/blog/georgia-air-shows-and-balloon-festivals
Civic Ideas
- Visit community servants (fire, police, sheriff, EMT, Courthouse, etc.).
- Or ask them to visit you - many have Community Officers for this.
- Others have downtime when they are willing to visit with Scout Groups.
- Visit a Local Historic site (building, battlefield, cemetery, etc.) Many, many ideas at southfultonscouting.com/node/4756#HIstoric
- Police K-9 Dogs (contact local police or sheriff)
- Commemorate Veteran's Graves and Explore History:
- Memorial Day: see nps.gov/subjects/nationalcemeteries/memorial-day.htm
- Wreaths Across America in December: wreathsacrossamerica.org/
- Oakland Cemetery: discoveratlanta.com/things-to-do/history/oakland-cemetery/
- Veteran's Day Parades: see georgiaveteransday.org/parade
- MLK Day Parades and Commemorations:
- See discoveratlanta.com/events/seasonal/mlk-day/
- Parades in Atlanta and many surrounding communities and around Georgia: exploregeorgia.org/blog/5-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-day-parades-in-georgia
- Scouts love a parade, and many parades can let you march.
- Here's some ideas about Service Projects to give back to the community: southfultonscouting.com/node/4509.
Field Trips
- Local Museums, Science Centers, Planetariums
- There are so many around Atlanta covering science and nature topics. See southfultonscouting.com/node/4756#ScienceMuseum
- Also consider engaging that science teacher who wants to show you more!
- Local Nature Centers, Botanical Gardens, Butterfly Gardens: Fun, Family, Friends and Ferns!
- That neighbor of yours with a great garden!
- Educational and commercial facilities (like greenhouses)
- Many outdoor destinations are found on this list: southfultonscouting.com/node/4756#OtherOutdoor
- Farmers Market or Grocery Store: Fun, Family, Friends and Farm to Table!
- Also Historic, Governmental, Art, Business and Religious destinations: southfultonscouting.com/node/4756#HIstoric
- TV, Radio, Newspaper, Other Media Offices/Production Studios
- WSB wsbradio.com/fp/tour-our-studios/
- Trilith Studios (Spiderman, Avengers) trilithfoundation.org/studio-tour-experience
- Tyler Perry Studios tylerperrystudios.com/
- Other Workplaces of Interest
- Bakeries (bakesmart.com/blog/retail-bakery-tours-in-atlanta-georgia), Candy Company (bitzelschocolate.com/, chamberlainschocolate.com/), Restaurants (chick-fil-a.com/backstage-tour)?
- exploregeorgia.org/things-to-do/list/tours-that-show-how-things-are-made-in-georgia
- Where do your Scout Parents work?
Transportation Activities
- T
- Touch a Truck events are popular for kids and sponsored by many municipalities ...
- Search "touch a truck near me" to find some
- Here's an example: kennesaw-ga.gov/parks-and-recreation/special-events/touchatruck/
- Train Museums?
- Southeastern Railway Museum (Duluth): train-museum.org/
- Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History (Kennesaw): southernmuseum.org/
- Train Rides?
- Sam Short Line Train Ride (Cordele): samshortline.com/
- Great Smoky Mountains Railroad: gsmr.com/
- Blue Ridge Scenic Railway: brscenic.com/
- North Georgia Live Steamers miniature outdoor railroad club (Conyers): northgeorgialivesteamers.org/
- Stone Mountain Park: stonemountainpark.com/activity/attractions/scenic-railroad/
- Ride MARTA! itsmarta.com/
- Trainspotting?
- Airports? Especially Small Airports?
- Peachtree DeKalb Airport pdkairport.com/ (has a nice playground too: atlantaparent.com/directory/21113/dekalb-peachtree-airport-park-playground/)
- Tour Dobbins Air Force Base: dobbins.afrc.af.mil/Contact-Us/Base-Tour-Request/
- Air Shows Around Atlanta: air.show/atlanta/ and exploregeorgia.org/things-to-do/blog/georgia-air-shows-and-balloon-festivals
Specialty Activities
- Museum and Zoo and Navy Ship and Other Overnighters
- Some shown in this list of Distant Destinations: southfultonscouting.com/node/4756#Distant
- Festivals! State/County Fair, Renaissance Fair, Art Fairs, Other Local Events.
- A partial list (with links to more): southfultonscouting.com/node/4756#Events
- For your local town, county or city, just internet search the city or town or county name – events they sponsor, if any, will appear somewhere on their site
- Fun, Family, Friends and Festivals!
- Parades: southfultonscouting.com/node/4756#Parades
- Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes
- Christmas Tree Farms:
- Easter Egg Hunts
- Cave Exploration (Commercial Cave Tours): southfultonscouting.com/node/4756#Caving
Performance Ideas
- Talent Show: Kids and Adults
- Plenty of Skits and Songs at this site: ultimatecampresource.com/
- Karaoke: Kid Karaoke plus Adult Karaoke?
- Dance Party or Dance Competition
- Comedy Competition: Scout Jokes or Dad Jokes or Mom Jokes?
- There are 4,300 jokes on this Scout Life page: jokes.scoutlife.org/.
- Here's a Video of Boys' Life Jokes.
- Magic! magictricksforkids.org/
- See thesprucecrafts.com/magic-tricks-for-beginners-and-kids-2267083
- Or thedailymagician.com/top-10-magic-tricks-for-kids-in-2025
- (Just google "Cub Scout Magic". It's Magic!) Maybe a Magic Show?
- Theater! atlantaparent.com/top_notch_childrens_theaters/
- Musicals, Drama, Broadway, School Plays
- Puppets! Check out the Center for Puppetry Arts. puppet.org/
- Your Own Puppet Theater! iheartcraftythings.com/20-paper-bag-animal-crafts-for-kids.html
- Shadow Puppets too: lifehacker.com/how-to-make-great-shadow-puppets-1836043810
- Medieval Times. medievaltimes.com/
- Music! Outdoor concerts, school recitals.
- Music Mania:
- Harmonicas, Kazoos, Drums, More.
- Louder! Faster!
- Outdoor Movie Night where you are, or Drive In Movies: exploregeorgia.org/things-to-do/list/5-georgia-drive-in-theaters-you-cant-miss
Pets & Animals
- Pet Play Days?
- Den activities in Scout Family homes and backyards to get to know Scout Pets.
- There is a Critter Care Adventure that you could work on. See southfultonscouting.com/node/5258
- Dog Park? bringfido.com/attraction/parks/city/atlanta_ga_us/
- You can watch.
- Or bring your well behaved dogs.
- Visit an Animal Shelter?
- Here's one in Stonecrest with programs: awarewildlife.org/programs-tours
- More programs: partyanimalsatlanta.com/
- Here's another (based in Cumming): furkids.org/
- Many have volunteering opportunities. actogetherministries.org/volunteer-opportunities-for-metro-atlanta-kids-who-love-animals/
- Dog Breeder?
- Pet Stores!
- Animal Farms and Petting Zoos: 365atlantatraveler.com/petting-zoo-near-me/
- Horseback Riding: see southfultonscouting.com/node/4756#Horses
- Birds of Prey:
- Traveling Program: soarsouth.org/raptor-programs-and-training-workshop.html
- Chattahoochee Nature Center: chattnaturecenter.org/visit/experience/wildlife/birds/
- Banning Mills programs: historicbanningmills.com/birds-of-prey-nature-programs/
- Callaway Gardens: callawaygardens.com/the-gardens/activities/birds-of-prey/
Science
- So many Science Destinations Around Atlanta
- Fernbank Science Center (Druid Hills) -- fsc.fernbank.edu/
- Tellus Science Museum (Cartersville) -- tellusmuseum.org/
- More at this list: southfultonscouting.com/node/4756#ScienceMuseum
- Science stuff from Scout Life Magazine: scoutlife.org/tag/science/
- From the Atlanta Area Council:
- Here's a Peeps Slime Recipe: scoutingatl.org/files/31395/Peeps-Slime
- Make Homemade Bubbles: scoutingatl.org/files/31449/Homemade-Bubbles
- Make a Marshmallow Popper: scoutingatl.org/files/31554/Marshmallow-Popper
- You might find interesting activities here: mysteryscience.com/
- See this Science Buddies YouTube site.
- On Amazon Prime, see Xploration DIY Sci for many experiments.
- The Scouting America has resources, like this set of videos at youtube.com/user/STEMScouts some of which might help give you ideas for science activities you can do.
- And see this from Scout Life on Weird Science: scoutlife.org/hobbies-projects/funstuff/2184/weird-science/
- Some other Science ideas from Scout Life Magazine: scoutlife.org/tag/science/
Multi-Topic Sites
- Check out this Atlanta Parent piece titled "Best 250+ Family-Friendly Things to Do with Kids in Atlanta": atlantaparent.com/best-things-to-do-in-atlanta-with-kids/
- That article takes you to lists with:
- Local Attractions and Events, Museums, Farmers Markets and More.
- 75+ great Playgrounds around Atlanta.
- 60+ Fun and Free Activities around town.
- Outdoor activities, from kid-friendly walks and races to places to go biking with kids to nature centers to mini golf to more nature and parks to nature walks and waterfalls and more.
- 50 Fun Things: discoveratlanta.com/50fun/family-fun/
- Here's a list of events and activities around Atlanta from 365 Atlanta Traveler:
- 25 Ideas to do at home from ScoutLife: scoutlife.org/hobbies-projects/funstuff/167895/indoor-activities/
- Many Ideas from our Scouting Friends in the UK - see scouts.org.uk/activities
- Scoutshare has some helpful information - sort of a Pinterest setup - See scoutshare.org/
- A Giant List of things to do.
JOIN CUB SCOUTS!
With 250 Packs in Metro Atlanta, you will easily find a nearby Cub Scout Pack.
| File Name | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Spring + Summer Cub Scout Fun Ideas & Recruiting Guide | A Guide to Spring and Summer activities, with a subtext of using those fun community bonding experiences to recruit and plan | Download |
| Spring + Summer Cub Scout Fun Ideas & Recruiting One-Pager | Same as above but super short. | Download |