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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.

Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby
Cub Scouts Fishing

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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L.E.A.D.

January 24, 2026

Leader Education and Discovery (L.E.A.D.) is the ultimate one-day training conference for Scout Leaders, Parents, Volunteers, and Older Youth. It combines University of Scouting and Pow Wow into one epic training event. Join us for an action-packed day of learning, fun, and connecting with fellow Scouters!

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Tiger Cub Safari Week 1

April 18 - 19, 2026

Tigers Rule, Others Drool! Deep in the rolling wilds of Wente Scout Reservation live fearsome creatures that no one can tame! These adventurous creatures are TIGER CUBS! Tigers on Safari shoot bows and arrows for bullseyes, run obstacle courses most people would never dare try, and explore Nature and go fishing by the lake! But most of all, Tigers have FUN!”

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Tiger Cub Safari Week 2

April 25 - 26, 2026

Tigers Rule, Others Drool! Deep in the rolling wilds of Wente Scout Reservation live fearsome creatures that no one can tame! These adventurous creatures are TIGER CUBS! Tigers on Safari shoot bows and arrows for bullseyes, run obstacle courses most people would never dare try, and explore Nature and go fishing by the lake! But most of all, Tigers have FUN!”

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Mom and Cub Scouts Camp Weekend 1

May 1 - 2, 2026

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 and Cub Scouts Camp Weekend 2

May 15 - 17, 2026

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 Adventure Camp

June 26 - 27, 2026

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 for Webelos and AOL Scouts

August 4 - 9, 2026

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

September 25 - 26, 2026

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 23 - 24, 2026

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.