Cub Scout Pack 3050 Cody, WY

06/17/2025

🧢💥 Bumps and Bonks Happen - Let's Be Safe!

Cub Scouts love to run, play, and explore - but it's important to know what to do if someone bumps their head.

This quick Safety Moment helps leaders and families know the signs of a concussion and how to respond.

Helping Cubs stay safe = more time for fun adventures!

🧠 Read it together here:
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SUMMARY A concussion, also known as a traumatic brain injury (TBI), is an injury that results from a blow to the head causing an alteration of brain function. Concussions may also be due to falls or blows to the body that cause the brain to move quickly back and forth. GENERAL INFORMATION Concussion...

06/12/2025

👟🌳 Adventure is out there - be ready for it!

Before you and your Den or family hit the trail, check out these easy trail safety tips to help you stay safe and have fun on your next hike.

From packing snacks to watching the weather, these tips are Cub Scout - friendly and full of smart reminders!

🐾 Read with your Scout:
https://www.scoutshop.org/blog/10-trail-safety-tips-to-bear-in-mind-before-you-go-on-a-hike.html

Before you explore the outdoors, read these ten trail safety tips so you and your friends can have the most fun on your next hike.

06/10/2025

🐾 What should you do if you see a bear?

Don't worry - this fun video from Leave No Trace helps Cub Scouts learn a few tips on how to be safe and respectful in bear country!

Learn simple tips like where to keep your snacks and what to do on a trail to prevent surprising a bear. 🏕️

🎥 Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/Qdin2Trw0aw?si=E6IKdNC3gb5dj3bq

🛡️ Reminder: Always check with your parent before watching or sharing videos online - and follow Cub Scout safety rules when you're outdoors!

As summer comes to an end, it is crunch time for bears. We can show respect to bears preparing for hibernation by keeping our food and smellable stored prope...

06/07/2025

Today is 2025 National Trails Day!

Have you taken the National Trails Day Pledge through the American Hiking Society?

National Trails Day is a chance to get outdoors, connect with your community, and give back to the trails you enjoy. Join others in becoming a trail steward and taking the pledge to leave the trails better than you found them.

You can take the pledge here: https://americanhiking.org/national-trails-day/

06/05/2025

🍂 Big adventures can start right in your backyard!

A Scout troop in Indiana found fun and excitement just minutes from home - proving you don't have to go far to go exploring.

Cub Scouts love discovering new trails, parks, and places to play.

🌟 What's your favorite local adventure spot?

Let us know so other Cub families can explore too!

👀 Read the story:

Last year, Troop 202 of Carmel, Ind., found an awesome outing about a 30-minute drive away.

06/03/2025

🌞 Summer fun means sun and heat - are your Cubs ready?

These three simple tips will help you and your family stay cool and safe on hot-weather adventures.

From pack hikes to backyard games, a little preparation goes a long way! 🧃🧢👟

📖 Check it out:

The only way you can safely beat the heat is with our three-step process: preparation, hydration and nutrition.

05/30/2025

📷🌱 Cub Scouts love to explore - and now they can snap some awesome nature pics too!

The Leave No Trace Nature Photography Challenge is a fun way to help Cubs learn about caring for nature while capturing their favorite outdoor moments.

Whether it's a squirrel in the backyard or a muddy hiking trail, every photo tells a story! 🐾🌳

Check it out:
https://lnt.org/bluetti-x-leave-no-trace-nature-photography-challenge/

🛡️ Reminder: Scouts - always get permission from a parent or guardian before sharing photos or stories online. And remember to follow safety guidelines and buddy up whenever you're out exploring!

Love the outdoors? Obsessed with capturing epic nature shots? Here’s your chance to turn those moments into something bigger. BLUETTI and Leave No Trace have teamed up for a one-of-a-kind Nature Photography Challenge, inviting you to show off how you explore responsibly—with stunning views, sile...

05/27/2025

Did you know?

Memorial Day is not just a day off from school - it's a time to remember those who gave everything for our country.

Looking for a way to teach your Cub Scout the meaning of Memorial Day?

Try making a red poppy together and talk about why we honor our heroes.

02/14/2025

Living in Wyoming, we have rather mild winters and occasionally need to refresh our knowledge on different situations that can occur in the winter.

How often do you refresh your winter safety knowledge?

Here are some quick refreshers on hypothermia from Scouting America.

https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/safety-moments/hypothermia

SUMMARY Hypothermia is an abnormally low body temperature that is dangerous and potentially fatal if not properly cared for. Hypothermia most often occurs when individuals are exposed to extremely cold temperatures for extended periods of time. However, it can also occur in warmer environments in si...

02/12/2025

January for our Scouts was rather busy!

We spent some much needed fun and eventful time outdoors in the bitter cold. We also recently were hit with a nice snow storm that brought several inches of snow.

Safety is always our Number 1 concern when we venture outdoors.

Here is some very good information about frostbite shared by Scouting America.

SUMMARY Serious injuries can occur when it’s cold and you spend time working, playing, or sleeping outside, particularly if you are wet or your clothes are wet or too tight. Scouts should be instructed to inform an adult as soon as possible if they are at an event, winter camp, or troop campout an...