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(Kindergarten | Ages 5ā6)
Lion Scouts are the youngest members of the Cub Scouting programākindergarten-age boys and girls who are just beginning their Scouting adventure!
šŖ A Family-Oriented Experience
Lion Scouts participate with an adult partner (usually a parent or guardian), making it a shared journey full of fun, learning, and bonding. It's a gentle introduction to Scouting that focuses on age-appropriate activities and hands-on learning.
Lion Scouts meet in small groups called Dens, usually once or twice a month. They complete adventures that help them:
Build self-confidence and social skills
Learn teamwork and good sportsmanship
Explore the outdoors
Discover the values of Scouting like respect, responsibility, and kindness
Adventures include fun topics like:
"Lion's Honor" ā learning what it means to be a good Scout
"Fun on the Run!" ā making healthy choices and staying active
"Mountain Lion" ā exploring nature and the outdoors
"Pick My Path" ā learning how to make safe, smart choices
By completing a set of required adventures (and a few electives), a Lion Scout earns the Lion badge, which they proudly wear on their uniform. These early achievements set the stage for future growth as they move through the Cub Scout ranks.
The Lion program isnāt just about badgesāitās about building a strong foundation for future learning, leadership, and friendship. It gives young Scouts a place to belong, to be active, and to grow with purposeāall while having fun with their families.
Objective: Help Scouts explore nature and develop observation skills.
Activity:
Take a short walk at a local park or around the meeting place.
Give each Scout a simple scavenger hunt list with items like:
A leaf with 3 points
A small rock
Something brown
Something that smells good
Encourage Scouts to use their senses (sight, smell, touchāno tasting!)
Materials Needed:
Scavenger hunt sheet
Crayons or pencils
Small bags for collecting items
Scouting Purpose: Builds curiosity and appreciation for nature.
Objective: Teach Scouts about making good choices through creative play.
Activity:
Each Scout makes a puppet using a paper lunch bag, googly eyes, markers, and craft supplies.
After building, they role-play short skits where the puppet makes a decision (e.g., "Should I share my toy or keep it to myself?").
Materials Needed:
Paper lunch bags
Craft supplies (markers, glue, googly eyes, etc.)
Sample skit ideas
Scouting Purpose: Encourages ethical decision-making and creativity.
Objective: Promote teamwork, physical fitness, and following directions.
Activity:
Set up a simple obstacle course using cones, pool noodles, hula hoops, or chalk.
Include tasks like hopping on one foot, crawling under something, or walking heel-to-toe.
Have Scouts cheer each other on and take turns.
Materials Needed:
Basic obstacle course items (cones, rope, chalk, etc.)
A safe open space
Scouting Purpose: Builds gross motor skills, teamwork, and confidence.