Links...

www.scouting.org

Boy Scouts of America Nation Council web site

www.JoinCubScouting.org

This is the a FANTASTIC site for parents to explore with their future Scout to learn what Scouting is all about, play some games, watch short videos, and build that enthusiasm.

Definitely a high-bandwidth site.  May not work well with a dial-up connection.

www.bsa-ciec.org

BSA California Inland Empire Council web site.

Including Youth Protection Training.

www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagetiq.html

Proper display of the American Flag, and other information.

www.BoysLife.org

Boys Life Magazine:  Great reading and activity resource for Scouts.  Order your subscription today, or browse the site for free resources.

www.usscouts.org/usscouts/bbugle.asp

Baloo's Bugle Magazine On-Line:  Great for monthly program ideas for Den & Pack meetings.

Coleman.com advice page

Suggestions on camping, hiking, cooking, and much more.

Heavens-Above.com

A great site for astronomy resources.  Earn those Astronomy belt loops and pins this week!  For today's sky chart, click HERE.

MakingFriends.com

Need a craft for a Den or Pack meeting?  Visit MakingFriends.com.

Exploratorium.edu/science_explorer

Fun science experiments for kids of all ages.

CubItems.com

Great source for those Arrow of Light awards and other fun stuff.

DKG Leather ~ (909) 370-3041

Located in Grand Terrace, DKG has supplies for all your Scout craft needs.  Staff are available and trained to lead your Den in Webelos or Boy Scout badge achievements.

Mountain Skies Astronomical Society

www.mountain-skies.org ~ (909) 336-1699

Great place to visit for a Den or Pack visit.  Call ahead to make reservations and find out when a program that is right for your group is being offered.

Oriental Trading Company

A great spot to order creative and inexpensive craft kits.

LetsSayThanks.com

A place for Scouts to write letters to servicemen and women serving in the armed forces.

DyeTub.com

An on-line certificate generator.

ClassB.com

T-shirt & sweatshirt designs.

Fun Arts & Crafts Ideas for Kids
This article lists many great resources for ideas to keep kids busy.
 

 

Resources...

Sewing of Patches: Elizabeth Allen - (909) 336-1773

Materials for Turkey Shoot slingshots:

Rubber-sling: Use light weight surgical tubing from American Surgical Supply at 103 E. Highland Ave. in San Bernardino.  $1.50/foot.

Leather boot: The Horse Connection at 1940 S. "E" St. (at corner of Hospitality) will often sell scraps of leather from their repair department for very little $.  Less than one square foot should be needed per Den.

Y shaped stick:  Oh, come on now!  You want everything handed to you?  Go for a walk in the forest!!!

 

 

Training

 

Fast Start Training for Cub Scout Leaders

Youth Protection Training