We realize with schools closed for extended periods, kids and families will be looking for educational and fun activities. Check out some of the resources and tips below to enhance all of that time spent at home! And don't forget to check out the Base Camp YouTube Channel for lots of how-to videos from staff and Scouts like some of the videos below!
Resources for Parents, Teachers, and Leaders
New! The Importance of BSA’s Cyber Chip: Cybersecurity During a Crisis
New! 10 Ways to Help Your Scouts Move to Virtual Scouting Activities & Advancement
Communicate with your Scout Unit During a Crisis
How to Boost Participation in Virtual Scout Meetings
Activities for Cub Scouts / Grades K-5
Printable Activities:
Community Building: Reaching Out to Elders
Backyard Adventures: Scavenger Hunt
"Virtual Zoo" Activity Instructions
"Motor Away" Activity Instructions
"Games Tigers Play" Activity Instructions
"Picasso Self Portrait" Activity Instructions
"Outdoor Code & Leave No Trace" Activity Instructions
"Getting Knots Squared Away" Activity Instructions
Watch Video Den Meetings/Cub Adventures:
Follow us on Facebook for updates and to see our daily Facebook Live sessions, featuring members of the New England Base Camp Program Team! Watch a selection of our videos by clicking below!
- Cub Scouts (Webelos)- Fire Starters: Watch how Alison uses household objects to create a fire starter!
- Bear- Forensics: Watch how Nick uses ink chromatography to solve a mystery!
- Cub Scout- Light Science: Watch how Kira turns a room into the inside of a camera!
- Webelos- Stronger, Faster, Higher: Watch how Alison helps her Scout complete an obstacle course and sets a time goal!
- Bear- Make it Move: Watch how Darrin creates a Rube Goldberg machine to see how energy transfers!
- Wolves- Adventures in Coins: Watch how Alison discovers parts of coins, does a coin rubbing and plays a game!
- Bear- Roaring Laughter: Watch how Alison explores jokes, tongue twisters and silly stories!
Activities for Scouts BSA / Grades 6-12
Printable Activities:
Memoir Writing for Future Generations
"Getting Knots Squared Away" Activity Instructions
Activity Videos:
Doodles - Animation Merit Badge
Draw Every Day - Art Merit Badge
Learn to Splice - Pioneering Merit Badge
Cook a Meal for Your Family- Cooking Merit Badge
The Water Cycle- Weather and Environmental Science Merit Badge
Plan and Analyze Four Games- Game Design Merit Badge
Reinforce a Frame- Home Repairs Merit Badge