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#CubChatLive

by Scouting magazine · English · Kids & Family

Every week, we'll talk to experts to get useful tips, tricks and ideas to help your Cub Scout den or pack. Subscribe to our podcast or watch #CubChatLive every Friday at 2 p.m. Central on Facebook Live or YouTube.

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 32 min
Latest: 9 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026 · 31 min

Personal Safety Adventures Across Ranks

Be prepared. Be confident. Be safe! We’re diving into the Personal Safety Adventures across the Cub Scout ranks! Join us as we explore these important adventures and share ideas, tips, and resources to help you approach the requirements with confidence while keeping the experience engaging and age-appropriate for your Cub Scouts. From Lion through Arrow of Light, see how Personal Safety builds across the ranks and helps Scouts develop skills they can use every day.

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S4 · E32 · 2 Oct 2026 · 35 min
Adventure Awaits! Outdoor Adventures across the Ranks
The required Outdoor Adventures are part of every Cub Scout rank—and on this Cub Chat Live!, we’re heading outside to explore them all! We’ll share fun ideas, helpful tips, and creative ways to bring these adventures to life and make getting outdoors a highlight of the Cub Scout experience. Grab your gear. Gather your Cub Scouts. Adventure awaits!
S4 · E31 · 30 Sep 2026 · 30 min
Citizenship Adventures Across the Cub Scout Ranks
Citizenship Adventures don’t have to feel like a stuffy civicslesson! Join us as we explore the Citizenship Adventures across theCub Scout ranks and share ideas for making them fun, engaging, and memorable for your Cub Scouts. We’ll talk activities, creative approaches, and ways tobring these adventures to life in your den!
S4 · E30 · 18 Sep 2026 · 28 min
What Packs Can Do for Excellent Retention
Helping new Cub Scouts and their parents feel welcome and engaged is key to keeping them in the program. It also impacts leader development, and how much fun everyone has (including the current volunteer leaders!) Come learn best practices from the recent retention study, and easy ways to apply them to your pack.
S4 · E29 · 17 Sep 2026 · 34 min
Personal Fitness Adventures from Lion to Arrow of Light
Tune in to hear all about the Personal Fitnessadventures for cub scouts across the ranks. Sidney Palomino of the national cubscout committee will share insights and tips to keep these adventures fun andmoving!
S4 · E28 · 4 Sep 2026 · 31 min
Bobcat Adventures
Bobcat is the adventure across ranks that focuses on character and leadership. Join us to learn all about how to make this adventure meaningful and fun!
S4 · E27 · 4 Sep 2026 · 30 min
Connect your Cub Scouts with Scouts from Around the World! JOTA-JOTI
How can your Cub Scouts connect with Scouts in 170 countries—without leaving home? Join us to learn all about Jamboree on the Air and Jamboree on the Internet (JOTA/JOTI)!Held each year on the third full weekend of October, JOTA/JOTI is an international Scouting event that brings Scouts together through amateur radio and the internet. It’s an exciting opportunity for Cub Scouts to discover other cultures, learn how Scouting is different—and the same—around the world, and experience the global Scouting community firsthand.Ruth Barnes Shaw joins us to share how JOTA/JOTI works and how your…
S4 · E26 · 21 Aug 2026 · 31 min
10,000 for the Troops with Hawkeye
Service to the community is an important part of the Scouting program. Learn from Dallas DJ Hawkeye (Mark Rybczyk) about this great service project, and how your pack can get involved.
S4 · E25 · 7 Aug 2026 · 32 min
Welcoming New Cub Scout Families
Everything you wanted to know about welcoming new families into your Cub Scout Pack! EVP Membership Engagement Sean Magennis shares best practices and insight on helping new families feel connected, engaged, and ready for adventure.
S4 · E24 · 31 Jul 2026 · 34 min
Planning Your Best Cub Scout Year!
Kick off your best Cub Scout year yet! Join us on #CubChatLive to discover easy planning tips, fun program ideas and helpful resources to help you have an unforgettable year. Download slides Download Den Host Sign-Up Sheets
S4 · E23 · 24 Jul 2026 · 37 min
Fall Rallies with Ben Buckelew
Everything you wanted to know about how to effectively connect with the community and invite new families into your pack. It's going to be a great fall season!
S4 · E22 · 17 Jul 2026 · 38 min
Building a Cub Scout Leader Bag of Tricks
We know that great Cub Scout meetings are planned and prepared in advance. Buuuuuuut, sometimes something goes sideways, and you need a fun activity to fill in the gaps. Come learn what some of our Cub Scout Committee Members keep in their bag of essentials for meetings, to Be Prepared for the unexpected.
S4 · E21 · 11 Jul 2026 · 46 min
Fund Your Cub Scout Year with Trails End
Learn how Trail’s End helps Packs simplify fundraising, support more Scouting adventures, and reward Scouts with tools built for today’s families and leaders.
S4 · E20 · 12 Jun 2026 · 32 min
Impact365 and Telling the Scouting Story
Come learn about the new Impact 365 National Service Initiative. Gordon Shattles, National Director of Corporate Communications, will also share about how this can help us tell the Scouting story in your community and across the nation. Find out more: https://www.scouting.org/service/
S4 · E19 · 5 Jun 2026 · 36 min
Child Safety and Prevention Programs with the US Secret Service
Meet some great Scout alumni who are now in the Secret Service and who serve as ambassadors for programs supporting youth safety. Learn more: https://www.secretservice.gov/investigations/ncmec
S4 · E18 · 30 May 2026 · 32 min
National Cub Scout Commmittee Project for 26-27
Learn about the developing projects coming from our national Cub Scout committee- resources, support, and more!
S4 · E17 · 22 May 2026 · 32 min
More information for Cub Leaders from the 2026 National Annual Meeting
Cub Scout Committee Chair Tamara Christensen and Committee Member James Carroll give a front-row perspective on the cool information and take aways from the National Annual Meeting.
S4 · E16 · 15 May 2026 · 9 min
Cub Scout Takeaways From the 2026 National Annual Meeting
Scouting America’s National Annual Meeting brought together volunteers and leaders from across the country. In this #CubChatLive, we’ll share some of our biggest Cub Scout takeaways, ideas and updates from the event.
S4 · E15 · 8 May 2026 · 28 min
Preparing Your Pack Budget
Creating a budget is an essential part of planning a successful Cub Scout year. In this #CubChatLive, we'll share practical tips and ideas to help you build your pack budget so you can plan ahead with confidence. Download the Pack Budget Worksheet
S4 · E14 · 1 May 2026 · 32 min
Planning Your AOL Summertime Pack Calendar
Summer is a great time for Arrow of Light Cub Scouts to prepare for the next step in their Scouting journey. In this #CubChatLive, we’ll explore ideas and tips to help you plan an awesome AOL summertime pack calendar. Download links and resources from this episode.
S4 · E13 · 24 Apr 2026 · 36 min
Building a Relationship With Your School
A healthy relationship with your local school can be good for your pack and for the school, too. In this #CubChatLive, we'll talk with an expert about simple ways to build a lasting, mutually beneficial partnership. Download the Pack Preparation Form Download the Principal Visit Checklist
S4 · E12 · 17 Apr 2026 · 31 min
What's Coming From the National Cub Scout Committee
What’s next for Cub Scouting? In this #CubChatLive, get a sneak peek at the latest programs, initiatives and updates coming from the National Cub Scout Committee.
S4 · E11 · 10 Apr 2026 · 28 min
How to Participate in "Scouts Read Sacred Texts"
The "Scouts Read Sacred Texts" event is a great way for Cub Scouts and families to connect with their religious beliefs. In this #CubChatLive, we'll learn how this initiative works and how your pack can participate during the week leading up to May 7.
S4 · E10 · 27 Mar 2026 · 30 min
Let's Meet the New Director of Cub Scouting!
Let's meet the new Director of Cub Scouting! In this #CubChatLive, we'll chat with Kate Benson about her vision, plans and priorities for the Cub Scout program.
S4 · E9 · 20 Mar 2026 · 32 min
New Scouting America Programs
Fun things are on the horizon for Scouting America! In this #CubChatLive, we’ll talk with Ryan Moon, Director of New Programs, for an inside look at the exciting new programs and initiatives coming soon for Scouts and their families.
S4 · E8 · 13 Mar 2026 · 39 min
Family Adventure Bases -- Your Family Fun Starts Here!
Family Adventure Camp is a great way for the whole family to experience Scouting America’s high-adventure bases together. In today’s #CubChatLive, we’ll explore the exciting activities available for Cub Scouts and their families at Philmont, Sea Base and the Summit. https://www.scouting.org/national-high-adventure-bases/family-adventure-camp/
S4 · E7 · 6 Mar 2026 · 34 min
Building a Relationship With Your Charter Partner
A strong partnership between your pack and its chartered organization can help both groups thrive. In this #CubChatLive, we'll share practical tips for building that connection and discuss why it's so important.
S4 · E6 · 27 Feb 2026 · 30 min
Spring Recruiting and Marketing
Spring is a great time to welcome new Cub Scouts into your pack! In this #CubChatLive, we’ll talk with Scouting America’s SVP of Marketing and Communications, Michael Ramsey, about the tools, resources and opportunities packs can use to attract and recruit new families.
S4 · E5 · 20 Feb 2026 · 33 min
Liberty in Action: Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday!
Liberty in Action is a fun way for Cub Scouts to celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday! In this #CubChatLive, we’ll explore simple but impactful ways packs can join the nationwide America250 celebration.
S4 · E4 · 13 Feb 2026 · 37 min
Planning Your Spring Campout
Spring is a great season for Cub Scout camping! In this #CubChatLive, we’ll share practical strategies, helpful tips and fresh ideas to help your pack plan a fun, safe and successful campout.

About #CubChatLive

#CubChatLive is a English kids & family podcast from Scouting magazine. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Scouting magazine
Language: English
Category: Kids & Family
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 32 min
Latest episode: 9 Oct 2026
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