Cub Scout Summertime

May 2026

Arrohattoc Roundtable

Amanda Kirby

Why Have Summertime Events

• Scouts engaged year round
• Fun , low pressure activities
• Strengths pack relationship
• Helps with retention

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https://scoutingevent.com/602-arrohattocfishingfunday

https://scoutingevent.com/602-2026DeepRunDayCamp

https://scoutingevent.com/602-2026CubSummerCamp

https://www.gofevo.com/event/Scoutnight883

Planning Tips

Set dates before school ends

Promote at summer school

Communicate clear and often

Keep cost low

Have backup weather plan and date

Keep It Simple

• Focus on fun over structure
• One event per month works well
• Shorter events are okay
• Family friendly activities encourage attendance
• Promote council events - less work for you

Popular Summertime Events

What events do you do?

• Water fun
• Ice Cream Social
• Movie Night
• Park
• Smores
• Geocaching
• Visit fire/police
• Kite Flying

• Bike Rodeo
• Nature Hike
• Fishing Day
• Field Day
• Stargazing
• Flags holiday
• Popsicles
• Lego build

Advancement Opportunities

• Outdoor focused
• Elective adventures
• Service project
• Nature /Conservation
• The National Summertime Pack award has been reimagined into an elective Adventure named Summertime Fun

Recruiting

Invite friends

Share photos

Attend community events

National Night Out - Aug 4

THANKS!

Do you have any questions?

804-512-3234

amandan3kids@gmail.com

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