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Cub Scouts

Ages: Boys and Girls Grades K-5

We provide ready-made opportunities for your family to do fun things together—because together—we can all grow into our very best future selves!

Scout American's Cub Scout logo

Cub Scouts

Ages: Boys and Girls Grades K-5

We provide ready-made opportunities for your family to do fun things together—because together—we can all grow into our very best future selves!

In the Golden Gate Area, Cub Scouting sparks adventure, builds confidence, and fosters leadership in young Scouts. Through hands-on activities like Pinewood Derby, fishing, cycling, swimming, camping, and conservation, Scouts gain valuable skills while creating lifelong memories.

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From building confidence on a hiking trail to discovering new skills through hands-on projects, Cub Scouting is all about adventure, learning, and friendship. Every activity is designed to spark curiosity, encourage teamwork, and create lasting memories. Ready to begin your journey?

Upcoming Cub Scout Activities & Programs

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Tiger Cub Safari Week 1

April 26 - 27, 2025

Tigers Rule and Others Drool! This is the graduation ceremony for all Tiger Cubs.

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Tiger Cub Safari Week 2

May 3 - 4, 2025

Tigers Rule and Others Drool! This is the graduation ceremony for all Tiger Cubs.

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Cub Scouts Day Camp

June 9 - July 18, 2025

Packed with outdoor fun, hands-on activities, and unforgettable memories, day camp is the highlight of the summer for Cub Scouts.

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Mom’s and Cub Scouts Week 1

May 2 - 4, 2025

Located in the beautiful coastal redwoods of Camp Royaneh. The staff will guide you through a weekend of fun and adventure especially designed to reinforce that mother-child bond.

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Mom’s and Cub Scouts Week 2

May 16 - 18, 2025

Located in the beautiful coastal redwoods of Camp Royaneh. The staff will guide you through a weekend of fun and adventure especially designed to reinforce that mother-child bond.

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Wolf and Bear Camp

June 20 - 22, 2025

This is a unique two-night camping program for Wolf & Bear Cub Scouts and their adult partners to be challenged at Archery, BB guns, Nature, Crafts and so many more fun activities!

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Adventure Camp

July 29 - August 2, 2025

Adventure Camp offers Webelos and Arrow of Light scouts a space-themed, fun-filled experience with daytime activities and evening campfires designed to prepare them for Scouts BSA summer camp life.

Webelos Rank Patch

Webelo-Ree

October 10 - 12, 2025

This weekend is filled with fun events at our great Camp Herms. Activity Pins and Scout Skills galore. We will offer a rotation style event, where the Patrols of Scouts will travel to program areas and complete their Adventure.

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AOL-o-Ree

October 25 - 26, 2025

This weekend is filled with fun events at our great Camp Herms. Activity Pins and Scout Skills galore. Come interact with some Scouts, BSA Troops to get a feel for the adventure at a Troop level.

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Boo Camp Camping Connection

October 11 - 12, 2025

This special event for brand new Cub Scouts is by invitation only.

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Boo Camp

October 18 - 19, 2025

Experience an exciting Cub Scout activities to prepare you for all the FUN you will have in the months to come! The Boo Camp program will include: archery range and BBguns, crafts, nature activities, songs & skits.