Kids have a thousand muscles to wiggle with and only one dozen to sit still with, that dozen gets mighty tired mighty quickly.
Cub Scout Activities 2026
Cub Scout Bullseye Bonanza
March 14, June 6, August 22, or September 26
Get ready for an exciting day on the range! Join us for a fun-filled adventure where Cub Scouts will learn safety and master proper techniques for air-powered BB guns, archery, and slingshots. This is the perfect chance for Tigers through Webelos to focus on earning their Rank Specific Shooting Sports awards—an exclusive achievement you can only get at a Council event! Even Lions can join in the fun with archery and slingshots. We offer two separate sessions each day, covering all three activities, so Scouts can attend both sessions or choose between morning and afternoon. Grab your adult partner and aim for fun!
Pinewood Derby- Dates vary by district
Coyote Creek Feb 28
Polaris March 14
Loma Prieta March 22
The Pinewood Derby is a racing event for unpowered, unmanned miniature cars. With the help of adults, Scouts build their own cars from wood, usually from kits containing a block of pine wood, plastic wheels, and metal axles.
Come cheer on the Scouts and see all the hard work they have done to make the fastest and the most stylish cars in the district. Besides winners for time, we will also be judging based on appearance, so get out that graphite and detail that car, we are all going to “Do Our Best” and have a great time in the process.
Cub Fun Day
April 18
Join us at Camp Chesebrough for a Minecraft-themed Cub Scout Day of Fun! Celebrate the spring with over 20 exciting activities, including sports, team building, crafts, and Scout skills. Plus, test your aim with classic BB guns, archery, and slingshots! Whether you’re new to camp or a seasoned pro, everyone is welcome for this unforgettable day. Note: Archery & BB slots are limited and must be reserved in advance, so sign up now for the fun!
Scout-O-Rama
May 9
Scout-O-Rama is a fun event for the whole community to showcase Scouting. Over 120 interactive, hands-on Scouting activities will be on display, hosted by local Scout groups. Over 5,000 participants are expected to attend over the course of the day. Some of the cool activities include building and shooting water rockets, walking on a monkey bridge, shooting an air-powered BB, throwing a tomahawk, racing a pinewood derby car, and seeing outdoor cooking demonstrations. Enjoy food for sale from a variety of unique food trucks. Everyone is invited to be a Scout for a day at Scout O Rama!
Cub Scout Day Camps
June 15th – 19th: Steven’s Creek – Partnership with the Sunnyvale Rod and Gun Club for Range and Activities Sports
June 22nd – 26th: History Park #1 – Happy Hollow Zoo, BAGI, San Jose Giants Stadium Tour, San Jose Fire Department Training Facility behind-the-scenes tour, and Trolley Ride
July 2nd – 4th: Camp Hi-Sierra – Webelos Camp Swimming, Climbing tower, Cooking, Scout Skills, Observatory. Welcoming all incoming Webelos & AOL! If your Scout will be entering 4th or 5th grade at the start of the 2026–2027 school year, they are eligible to attend.
July 6th – July 10th: History Park #2 – Happy Hollow Zoo, BAGI, San Jose Giants Stadium Tour, San Jose Fire Department Training Facility behind-the-scenes tour, and Trolley Ride
July 13th – July 17th: History Park #3 – Happy Hollow Zoo, BAGI, San Jose Giants Stadium Tour, San Jose Fire Department Training Facility behind-the-scenes tour, and Trolley Ride*
Cub Scout Day Camp is an action-packed, multi-day outdoor adventure where your Scout can be a superhero! Trained volunteers will lead the Cubs into action-packed days of Target Sports, nature, hands-on STEM challenges, and heroic teamwork.
At the camp, Scouts build real-life superpowers: solving problems, sticking to it even when hard, believing in yourself, and leadership—developed through mentally and physically challenging activities. On the way, they will get rank advancement requirements, special awards, and pride from conquering new challenges.
Just a few days and you’ll see your Scout grow in confidence, make new friends, and discover they are capable of much more than they ever thought. And every hero needs a place to train-this summer Cub Camp is where legends begin!
Family Camps at Chesebrough
May 22-24 or September 4-6
Pack your tents, sleeping bags, and Scout spirit for an unforgettable escape! Join us from May 22nd to May 24th at Camp Chesebrough, nestled in the majestic Santa Cruz redwoods, for a magical family adventure that feels worlds away but is just a quick drive from home. We handle all the details, including delicious meals from Friday night cracker barrel to Sunday breakfast, so you can focus entirely on the fun! Dive into a full weekend of excitement with archery, scenic nature hikes, sports, and games, then gather ’round for classic campfires under the stars. It’s the perfect opportunity for family bonding, making new friends, and creating lasting memories in the forest. Just bring your gear, sunscreen, and bug spray, and get ready for a weekend of Scouting magic!
Click this link for Camp Chesebrough Family Camp Registration
Family Camps at Camp Hi-Sierra
September 4-6
Spend quality time together this Labor Day Weekend at Camp Hi-Sierra. Situated in the beautiful Stanislaus National Forest, our camp offers a welcoming setting to unplug and reconnect with your loved ones.
We’ve arranged a weekend full of activities for all ages, from siblings to grandparents. You can enjoy archery, climbing, mountain biking, crafts, and nature hikes together, or relax by the campfire. We handle all the planning so you can focus on what matters most: enjoying the outdoors and making memories with your family.
Cub-O-Ree
October 3 or 4
Packs, this is an excellent opportunity for your brand-new scouts who join in October to experience the fun of Scouting. Whether you have been to Camp Chesebrough before or not, everyone is welcome to this fun one-day camp!
Boo-Fest
October 23 to 24th, 2025
Come join us for our annual Halloween campout where participants get to make their own spooky area, trick-or-treat down the haunted nature trail, carve pumpkins, and participate in traditional scout activities with a spooky twist!
Please bring the following forms to all Council cub activities:
Health Form (part A&B only) for all youth and adults.
Firearm Permission Form for youth attending events that involve shooting sports.
As well as the Pack providing a minimum ratio of 1:4, adult to youth except for Tiger Cubs where the Tiger Cub Partner is required for each youth.
If you have any questions about Cub Scout Year-Round Activities, please contact council office: at 408.638.8312 or email camping@svmbc.org.
