Build a Scout Law Ladder
This folding Scout Law ladder can be displayed at meetings, outings or any other Scouting events.
Hobbies & Projects
Hobbies, projects, art and crafts. Get science project ideas, fun kids projects and great activities to do with children.
4 Fun Sports For the Great Outdoors
No referee? No sports field? No problem. We've adapted these four sports so they can be played almost anywhere.
How to Draw Cartoon Dogs
A professional illustrator shows how to make your penciled puppies come to life.
How to Find Fossils
Sometimes a rock's just a rock ... and sometimes it's a fossil. How can you tell the difference?
How to Make a Wooden Kazoo
Not only are kazoos fun to play, they're easy to build. Here's how to make one.
Build a recycled robot
Use recycled materials to make a GISMO 5 remote-controlled robot.
Make a Water Drop Microscope
With just a few common items from around the house, you can make a simple microscope that's straight out of history.
How to make a wooden periscope
Building a periscope is easier than you might think. Here are plans for a wooden periscope that is perfect for secret agent work.
Make a Leather Flag for Your Patrol or Den
Show off your knot-tying skills with this flag for your patrol, den, pack or troop.
Conduct 7 Sweet Candy Experiments
Candy isn't just a sugary treat. You can learn something by using it in some fun science experiments.
A Pinewood Derby in Times Square
Depending on where you are, Scouting takes on a slightly different flavor. Here on the Cub Hub, we like to bring you stories from various areas and councils that showcase
How to Make Wooden Stilts
Stand taller with stilts. After an afternoon’s work, you’ll be able to walk around at least 12 inches taller than you are now. That’s a pretty fast growth spurt!
How to build a worm bed to start a small worm farm
Do you wish you could dig money out of the ground? Raising worms in a worm bed can be a lucrative business.
6 Fun Games to Play in the Car
Stuck in the backseat on a long drive? Here are some classic (and free!) games to help travel time go by faster.
How to make amazing sand castles
Get some sand-sculpting tips from a pro.
Make a cathedral box
Build a handy place to keep your keys, coins and other small stuff.
How to Make a Balloon-Powered Hovercraft
Make a fun flying vehicle with stuff found around your house.
How to Skip Rocks
A stone-skipping expert shares his tips to help you successfully skip rocks.
4 interesting weather experiments to try at home
Learn more about science, weather and energy by conducting these experiments with easy-to-find materials.
How to Build a Ship in a Bottle
Something about a ship in a bottle doesn’t seem to fit. Oh, that’s it — the ship! Learn the secret to create your own ship in a bottle.
Tips to improve your golf game
Watch video tips from a young golfer who has played with the pros.
Use an old toy car to make a power door opener for your bedroom
Build a fun power door opener as seen in science-fiction and spy movies.
How to draw funny caricatures
Grab a piece of paper and a pencil and get ready to learn how to give your friends a few yucks and chuckles. This is a lesson in how to draw caricatures.
How to Cook Some Goofy Grub
We scoured the Internet for these six strange recipes and oddball cooking methods. Then we challenged a Scout troop to try them out.
Make a pulp-and-bottle shelf
This project is a creative way to recycle materials and have an interesting and functional shelf.
Tips for making movie magic
Want to make an amazing movie? Just follow these tips from one of the best filmmakers around.
How to Get a Player’s Autograph
It’s not as easy to get an autograph in person as it used to be. Here’s how to attract your favorite baseball player’s attention.
How to Cook Camping Doughnuts
Like most food, doughnuts taste even better when you're camping. Here's a simple recipe to cook fresh doughnuts on your next outing.
Choose Pedro’s Wacky Adventure
Pedro tells the story, but you twist the plot in our new interactive adventure.
How to build a wooden yo-yo
Build this classic toy and become a yo-yo expert.
How to Make Your Own Hiking Stick
Walking sticks make hiking more fun. Next time you go hiking, step out with a personal walking stick that you made yourself.
Make your own weather instruments
Learn more about weather and meteorology by completing these weather-related projects.
Make a can lantern
Put a used coffee or food can to good use by making this rustic lantern.
Amazing Science Tricks with Common Household Items
You can demonstrate cool scientific laws using common objects around the house.
Skateboarding Video Tips and Tricks
Learn some basic skateboarding techniques from a world record-holding skater.
6 Homemade Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Show your dad he's the best on Father's Day, with a handmade gift. Here are 6 great homemade gift ideas to try.
Make a ring toss game
This ring toss game is perfect for a picnic, Scout meeting or just while hanging out with friends and family.
Make a flashlight holster for your belt
Don't be left in the dark. This leather holster keeps your flashlight handy.
Make a Solar Hot Dog Cooker
If you curve some aluminum foil just right, you can cook hot dogs with the sun's heat.
Learn Guitar from a Pro
Do you want to learn how to be a rockstar? Learning to play guitar requires a lot of practice, but getting lessons from a professional teacher can help get you there faster.
How to Plant a Compact Vegetable Garden
You can grow lots of food in a small space by placing plants close together in squares instead of traditional rows.
Make Your Own Minnow Trap Using a 2-Liter Bottle
Don't waste money buying bait. Gather your own! It's simple with this easy-to-make trap.
6 Handmade Mother’s Day Gifts
Show your mom she's the best with a handmade Mother's Day gift.
Make 3 simple-but-fun nail games
With some nails and plywood, make three different games and puzzles.Announcing the Pinewood Derby Photo Contest Winners!
Whew, it’s been a whirlwind of a couple of months with our first ever Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby Photo Contest. First of all, we want to say thank you to all of you who
How to Make a ‘Fossil’ in One Hour
Turn a leaf into a treasure with this simple cement casting project. Display the "fossil" in your room or use it as a stepping-stone in the garden.
How to Make Ice-Fishing Tip-Ups
With these ice-fishing tip-ups, you'll always know when you have a bite when fishing on a frozen lake.
How to build a bird feeder
Step-by-step guide to building a bird feeder to help keep wintering and migrating birds well fed.
DIY Wooden Blinds
Step-by-step instructions to build DIY wooden blinds that look great.What’s Next for the 2015 Cub Scout Pinewood Derby Photo Contest?
It’s getting close to the end of the month and for most of you that means wrapping up your Pinewood Derby events. For us it means wrapping up Phase 1 of the 2015 Cub