Cub Scout Activities
For Youth in Grades K-5
Cub Scouting activities are designed for Scouting families to get in on the fun, and include exploring the outdoors, building projects, art and science, making friends, and developing a lifelong love of learning and adventure. Council-sponsored activities can enrich your Pack and Den programs to create a robust Scouting experience for Cub Scouts of all ages.
Pinewood Derby Workshop
Palo Alto Service Center
January 10, 2026
Council Pinewood Derby
Hillsdale Shopping Center (Tentative)
May 9, 2026 (Tentative)
Ready, Set, Race! The Council Pinewood Derby puts the top racers in the council against each other for the top racing prize in the PacSky!
Each Pack can submit a minimum of 3 cars to race, up to 10% of their Pack's fastest cars. All cars for entry must be impounded by Pack officials on the Pack's race day and be turned in to the council on the designated registration and check-in days. The cars are not allowed to be kept by the racer and must be impounded to ensure that the car is not modified.
Cub ON Family Camping
Boulder Creek Scout Reservation
Multiple Dates
Cub ON is a great introduction to camping for families new to Scouting. This 2-night weekend family camping event for Cub Scouts and their families includes archery, BB, hiking, crafts, a campfire program, and more. Meals and staffing are provided.
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May 15-17, 2026
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June 5-7, 2026
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August 7-9, 2026
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October 9-11, 2026
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October 23-25, 2026
Camp Ta-Ki-Ma Summer Day Camp
Multiple Dates and Locations
​Get your Cub Scout outside with time-honored Scout experiences like Archery, Crafts, Sports, Science, Games, and much more! Join us for our 5-day program of fun activities and new experiences. Click the button for your session to register.
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Discovery Day Camp in Pacifica: June 15-19, 2026
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Stanford Day Camp in Cupertino: June 22-26, 2026
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Redwood Day Camp in San Mateo: July 13-17, 2026
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STEM Day Camp in Palo Alto: July 27-31, 2026
Cub-Parent Weekend
Boulder Creek Scout Reservation
September 12-13, 2026
A 1-night camping event for Cub Scouts and their families, with themed crafts, archery, BB & campfire program. Stay overnight or come play for the day. Meals and staffing are provided.
Lion & Tiger Jack O' Lantern Jamboree
Palo Alto Service Center
October 30, 2026
Have a spooky good time at this special event for Lions and Tigers. Join us for a spooktacular evening of Halloween fun around the campfire. We’ll carve pumpkins, have a Halloween parade across the stage, and roast hot dogs and toast s’mores over the fire. As it gets dark, we’ll have a not-so-spooky campfire program.
