Below you will find Boy Scouts Making Crafts Projects and Activities for Kids to make. Ideas for Arts & Crafts Activities to Make SWAPs for Cub Scouts, Webelos, & Boy Scouts with Easy Instructions for Boys
How to Make a Boy Scouts Memo Holder Crafts Activity - Today we will show you today how to make something simple and fun: a memo for Boy Scouts. Now the boys can have a special place where they can write important Scout related topics down .
Arrowhead
Neckerchief Slide or Arrowhead Swap - - This
arrowhead project is great for your scout or guide program. Make them
into neckerchief slides or pins for SWAPping.
Arrowhead
Necklace - - Use
actual stone arrowheads to make a Native American necklace.
Balloon
Car - -
Make this interesting balloon car!
Beaded
Neckerchief Slides - - Choose
blue and yellow for Cubs or khaki and red for Webelos and weave and
neckerchief slide to match your uniform.
Beading - - This
is a Native American Indian craft. A Boy Scout who was part Indian at
Camp Davy Crockett in Tennessee taught it to me. This is a very
strong slide. It would make a good slide for a special occasion like
a Blue and Gold Banquet.
Bear
Claw Compasses - - Clip
this compass to your back pack or your belt loop. Great cub scout
craft.
Beaver
Wreath Craft - -
Here is a Christmas ornament with a Canadian twist! But if you
don't like beavers, you could call it a woodchuck (er, I mention this
because when my daughter first saw it she exclaimed "mommy what
a cute woodchuck" *grin*). The craft is also good for
"Beaver" troops (part of the boy scout movement).
Blackboard - - These work well as name tags since they are so easy to make. To
make a nametag, use a jewelry pin instead of a PVC ring.
Blue
& Gold Punched Place Mats - - Make
your Scouting banquet an elegant affair with this simple blue and
gold paper place mat pattern. Change the colors to personalize any
holiday or birthday dinner celebration. A great craft for cub scouts
or older kids.
Blue
& Gold Ribbon Place Mats - - This
is the perfect chance to get the kids (especially Cub Scouts)
involved with decorations for a celebratory supper, whether for a
Blue & Gold banquet or another holiday.
Blue
and Gold Scouting Banquet Pin - - This
homemade Blue and Gold heart-shaped pin can be worn at any time.
Change the two colors and get a whole new piece of jewelry for
Valentine's Day or Christmas, or pick mom's favorite colors and
surprise her on Mother's Day.
Boy
Scout Emblem Pony Bead Pattern - -
This would make a great pack activity!
Boy
Scout Mom Pins - - This wood and ribbon pin turns into wonderful
memento for scouts to make for their mothers.
Boy
Scout Window Hanger - -
Hang it in your car or your house window. Let everyone know there's a
scout inside!
Boy
Scout Wooden Plaque with Photo - -
A special project your scouts will keep for years.
Campfire - - This would be a good slide to make on a Scout's first campout.
Camping Backpack - Hiking or camping? Take along a drawstring
backpack to hold onto your necessities. No scissors or glue needed
it's a great project to do while camping.
Camping
Buckets - - These
recycled multipurpose buckets are great for Cub scouts or campers.
You can personalize them, store your rain gear inside and even use
them as a stool.
Camping
Rain Ponchos - - Decorate
an emergency rain poncho before you go camping or hiking. Clip one on
to your back pack so you'll have it just in case!
Camping
Visors - - Protect
your face and eyes from the sun with a visor decorated for camping.
No scissors or glue needed so take this project along on your camping
trip.
Camp
Memory Box - - Make
this rustic looking box in a snap! This little box is a great place
to store your keepsakes from camp.
Candy
Airplane Ornament - -
Indulge the sweet tooth of future fliers with this candy airplane
ornament craft. Needless to say, it'll look good on your Christmas
tree for extended periods of time, but will only taste good if
consumed quickly.
Catapult - - This is a great project for teaching children about engineering and
teamwork.
Clip
Board - - This
project is nice for the person who always wants to be prepared.
CD
Campfire - -
Recycle an old CD and make this fabulous miniature campfire! This
makes a perfect.pngt for campers who love roasting marshmallows in
the great outdoors.
Compass
Neckerchief Slide or Compass Swap - -
Here's a unique project to represents scouting and adventure.
Crossed
Flags - - This
is a very simple one your troop will enjoy making.
Crossover
Bridge Craft - - This
decorative Popsicle stick craft isn't just ideal for scouting
crossovers. Your kids can start creating their own town with this
recycling project.
Crossover
Cub and Boy Scout Friends Decorations - -
Personalize your Crossover Cub and Boy Scout decorations with this
fabulous two-step Popsicle stick craft.
Cub
and Boy Scout Friends Table Decorations - - These
Cub and Boy Scout table personalized place markers are ideal for the
Blue and Gold Banquet or the Boy Scout Court of Honor.
Cub
Scout Bulletin Board - - Spare
Scout patches lying around? Kids can display and organize their cub
scout items with this decorated Cub Scout Bulletin Board.
Cub Scout Craft - -
"Colleen" suggested that this might be a fun craft for
"literally thousands" of cub scouts to make as table
centerpieces for their annual banquet. Seeing as I have two
girls, I certainly was in no position to argue!
Cub
Scout Mom Pins - - Honor
your mother by making her this unique Cub Scout Mom Pin. Kids can
even make these pins as Valentine's Day or Mother's Day.pngts.
Cub
Scout Place Markers - - Use
these easy clothespin Cub Scout Place Markers to mark your place at
the Blue and Gold banquet.
Cub
Scout Sand Art - -
Your cubs will get a real kick out of making blue & yellow sand
art. Glue on fleur-de-lis to finish it off nicely.
Cub
Scout Sun Visors - -
Terrific camp project! Quick and easy and the kids will love to wear
them.
Cub
Scout Tool Box - - Customize
your toolbox to make it a special scouting experience.
Dine
on Pin - - This makes a good award
neckerchief slide. I'm not sure where the idea came from.
Dollar
Bill Ring - - This is an attention
getter. It's easy because it only requires one item. It's probably
better for children 8 and up.
Duct
Tape Rose - - Duct tape is available in a
wide variety of colors, including neon colors. If you can't find
green duct tape for the stem, use black.
Easy
Leather Pouch - -
Learn to make this leather pouch with your troop.
Electric
Hovercraft - -
The model will run well on smooth surfaces. The batteries can be
moved around for best balance and best speed. The fin can be bent for
turning or straight running. Keep experimenting by trying more
batteries, carrying a load, or speed testing. Have fun!
Emergency
Compass - - Learn to make an emergency compass from a paperclip.
Fleur-de-Lys
Tie Slides - - Cub
scouts can craft their own fleur-de-lys tie slides with a few pieces
of craft foam. This makes a great activity for the entire pack,
especially if there's a special scouting occasion to celebrate.
Foam
Frog - - Make
your own frog for your necktie.
Foam
Plate Air Boat - - The
boat will run in an inch of water. Make a pool by laying a tarp over
a low spot on the ground or over a wooden rectangle. The propeller
can be made more efficient by rounding the leading edge and
sharpening the trailing edge. Do not run on deep water or in windy
conditions. Race your boat and try different angles on the propeller
for more speed. Have fun and keep experimenting!
Foam
Plate Jet Boat - -
Inflate the balloon and race for speed or distance. Steer the boat by
bending the back. The straw can also be glued so it blows air under
the water, Make two boats to see which works best. Do not use in deep
water. See the photo for other designs. The twin hull boat is faster
because it needs less weight to be stable. A boat can be made from a
paper cup or a 1 or 2 liter soda pop bottle. Have an adult cut the
bottle lengthwise in half. Have fun and keep experimenting.
"Get
Wild" Door Hangers - - What
are you wild about? These door hangers are perfect
for camp and special interest groups.
Glow-in-the-Dark
Caps - - A
little glow-in-the-dark paint turns an ordinary cap into a great camp
accessory. Kids will think it's out-of-this-world.
Golden
Mom's Pin - -
These pins are great for the classroom or for your blue and gold
dinner.
Gourd
Heads - - Here's
a project where the kids can just go crazy
with any supplies you have.
Hot
Plate - - This
would make a good Christmas or Mother's Day present or use them at a
Blue and Gold Banquet.
Imaginoid - - This is the most feared, cutest being in the
known universe. This is a good project for the boys to use their
creative imagination and use up some of those scraps you have laying
around. Give them any scrap craft materials you might have.
Indian
Headdress - - Choose
bead colors that will make this slide stand out against your
neckerchief.
Inuit
Bead Head SWAPs for
Canada - Make
these to swap on Thinking Day.
Jumbo
Cub Scout Yarn Bug Centerpiece - -
This bug is 10" high and makes a terrific table centerpiece for
those troops with bigger ideas!
Kite - - This is an interesting craft project for your Boy Scout troops. A
kite you can wear!
Knife - - This is a handy prop for teaching youth about
knives. It could easily be made by youth from poster board.
Knot
Board - - Knots
should be taught early and practiced frequently. Learn what each knot
is used for. Choosing the right knot makes the knot work for you. The
wrong knot in the wrong situation won't do the job. It may not hold
tight or it could even come loose causing you to lose something or
your tent to fall down.
Kokopelli
Necklace - - The
Hopi tribe of the Southwest is know for its finely carved "overlaid"
silver jewelry. This flute playing Kokopelli is made out of shrink
art to resemble this technique. The Kokopelli has been a sacred
figure to Native Americans of the Southwestern United States for
thousands of years.
Log
Centerpiece - -
Spruce up your Christmas table or Blue & Gold Banquet with this
attractive Log Centerpiece made from a recycled can.
Make
a Fish Using Natural Supplies - - If
you're looking for easy craft projects for cub scouts, some of the
easiest craft projects you'll find include craft supplies that are
completely natural and free. Craft supplies found outdoors such as
sticks, acorns, leaves, and pinecones are fantastic for craft
projects, especially for cub scouts.
Medicine
Bag - - A
medicine bag was very special to the Native American Indians. The bag
held treasured herbal medicines or special objects.
Message
Holder - - This
is a handy message or reminder holder for around the house or office.
It will be used for many years.
Milkweed
Pod Ornament - -
Create a cool Christmas decoration with this milkweed pod ornament
craft—a festive addition to any household.
Native
American Bracelets - - Decorate
"leather" bracelets with Native American designs to make
fashionable, wearable art. Great for both boys and girls.
Native
American Dance Stick - - Recommended
for ages 7 and up.
Native
American Medicine Pouch - - Many
woodland Indians, including the Cherokee and Iroquois, carried a
medicine pouch. These bags were used to hold plants for medicine and
also to hold personal items and good luck charms.
Native
American Talking
Stick - Use
a talking stick to keep order in your group meeting.
Nut
and candy cups - - These
nut and candy cups make great place settings for Boy Scouts' blue and
gold banquets. This craft is also a perfect way to recycle used baby
food jars.
Nut
and candy tins - - You
can add an extra touch to any Boy Scouts' blue and gold banquet with
these nut and candy tins crafted from recycled coffee tins.
Pasta
Angel - - These
are a little tedious to make, probably not suited for children under
ten. They are very inexpensive. They can be used as neckerchief
slides (of course), but some non-scouting people may prefer to wear
them as pins or use them as Christmas ornaments. This would be a good
project for a group to make to give to folks in nursing homes or
hospitals, or make a bunch and give them to religious leaders to give
away.
Patriotic
Plastic Canvas Bookmark - -
This beginner plastic canvas project creates a patriotic American
flag bookmark. This is a perfect after-school activity for kids or
scout troops.
Popsicle
Stick Airplane Ornament - -
Inspire future aviators to build their own planes with this popsicle
stick airplane ornament craft--makes a fun addition to any Christmas
tree.
Pride
Pins - - Show
your pride! in your troop... your country... or your parent that has
gone off to fight the war.
Propeller
Car - - Build
this car at your next camping trip.
Rocket - - Build
this little rocket with your troops and show it off on your tie.
Rope
Wreath - - If
you've got sailors, mountain climbers or boy scouts on your Christmas
list, this rope wreath is sure to pique their interest. Craft a
seasonal decoration they'll remember.
Scout
Award Plaques - - These
plaques look like a million but won't take a big chunk out of your
budget.
Scout
Bingo - -
These Scout Bingo cards can be printed off for any number
of Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, Brownies, Tiger Cubs, or Boy Scouts. The
cards refresh on the screen with random numbers. Be sure to check
back for Bingo cards for holidays too!
Scout
Magnets - -
Stick one to the refrigerator for all your scout reminders.
Scout
Money Pouch - - Your
boys will be thrilled to wear this handsome pouch on their belts.
Scout
Organizer - - Make it from a
cereal box and keep it handy to hold your scout papers and handbook.
Scout
Ribbons - - Surprise
your scouts with ribbons or have a game night where everyone
wins one!
Scout
Water Bottles - - Decorate a scout
water bottle to bring on your next outing.
"Shout
Out" Megaphones - - "Shout Out"
for your troop, group or organization. Customized megaphones make
great camp crafts with any theme.
Slow
Drip - - You've seen this one in stores before.
It is like a liquid hourglass.
Snap
LED Flashlight - - With the increasing popularity of
digital cameras, it's becoming harder to find 35mm film canisters.
Also, I wanted an LED flashlight that didn't require risky soldering.
Introducing LED Flashlight Junior. It's smaller and safer to
assemble.
Spin
Copters - - The
spinner copter should fly several feet over head and decent slowly.
Stack
of BB’s - - Here is a fun one. You need 26 BBs, a
background, and white glue for this project.
Straw
Airplane - -
Build a plane out of straw and a foam plate.
Stride
Calculator - - When you are hiking in the woods, it's
very important to know how far you've walked. One way to do this is
to know how far you walk with each stride and to count your steps.
This calculator will help you figure out how many steps you take in a
mile.
Styrofoam
Snowman - - Make
a styrofoam snowman. You can even dress him with a cap for cub scouts
or a vest girl scouts.
Suncatchers
Scouting Arrow of Light - - You
don't need to be a cub scout to make this Arrow of Light beaded
suncatcher. Your kids can make their very own cub award with gold and
blue beads.
Suncatchers
Scouts - - Cub
or Boy scouts can show off their troop numbers with pride using this
bright, beaded suncatcher.
Taco - - This
is fun to make and fun to wear.
Tie
Rack or Thread Holder - - This
woodworking Tie Rack or Thread Holder project is a great one for
Scouting groups. Surprise Dad this Father's Day with your talents.
Troop
Number Compasses - - Decorate
a compass key ring with your troop number and scout colors.
Tube
Art - - I
got this idea from a piece of artwork in downtown Dallas. Collect
various sized and colored tubes.
Whistle - - Learn an easy way to make your own whistle.
