New to Cub Scouting?
Welcome! Cub Scouts get outside, try new things, and earn awards along the way. Here’s the easiest way to find your footing.
- Compare our camping optionsSee which program fits your family at a glance.
- Learn the Scouting wordsDen, Pack, advancement and more, explained simply.
- Join Cub ScoutsFind a Pack near you to get started.
Already in a Pack?
Jump straight to dates and registration for this year’s programs.
- Day Camp weeks and themesPick one week or come back all summer.
- Cub Together Weekend datesFamily, Den and Pack camping at Camp Norse.
- See every Cub Scout eventThe full council calendar for Cub Scouts.
Ways to get your Cub Scout outdoors
Every program is built for Cub Scouts and their families. Choose by how much time you have and whether you want to stay overnight.
Adventure Day Camp
A week of themed outdoor fun during the day. Your Scout heads home each evening.
- Who
- Your Cub Scout
- Overnight
- No, daytime only
- Where
- 3 locations in RI and southeastern MA
- When
- Spring break and all summer
Cub Together Weekends
Themed family camping with activities, advancement and a campfire. A great first overnight.
- Who
- Families, Dens and Packs
- Overnight
- Yes, flexible camping
- Where
- Camp Norse
- When
- Select weekends, May to October
Pinewood Derby and events
Build and race a wooden car, plus other one-day events throughout the year.
- Who
- Cub Scouts and families
- Overnight
- No
- Where
- Varies by event
- When
- Throughout the year
Adventure Day Camp 2026
We host Adventure Day Camp at three convenient locations across Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. Each week has a different theme, so your Scout can join for one week or come back all summer for a fresh experience.
- Spring breakSafari ExpeditionApr 20–24
- Week 1Tournament of ChampionsJun 22–26
- Week 2Mad ScienceJun 29–Jul 3
- Week 3Carnival CrazeJul 6–10
- Week 4Mysterious AdventuresJul 13–17
- Week 5Myths & LegendsJul 20–24
- Week 6Rocking the CampJul 27–31
- Week 7Galactic QuestAug 3–7
- Week 8Creepy CrawliesAug 10–14
- Week 9World TravelerAug 17–21*
*Week 9 is offered at the ABC location in Cranston only.
Cub Together Weekends 2026
Share Scouting adventures at Camp Norse’s themed weekends. Families, Dens and Packs enjoy flexible camping, outdoor activities, advancement opportunities and campfire fun while building memories together.
Register for a weekend- Weekend 1May 29–31
- Weekend 2June 12–14
- Weekend 3July 24–25 (one night only)
- Weekend 4August 7–9
- Weekend 5October 2–4
More Cub Scout adventures
Questions? We’re here to help
Ask us anything
Not sure which program is right for your Scout? Email [email protected].
Help with costs
No Scout should miss out because of cost. See financial assistance options.
All abilities welcome
We work with families to make camp work for every Scout. Scouting for All Abilities.
Scouting words, explained
New families hear these a lot. Tap any term to see what it means.
Pack
Your local Cub Scout group, usually tied to a school, church or community organization. Packs meet regularly and plan outings together.
Den
A small group of Scouts in the same grade within a Pack. Most weekly activities happen at the Den level.
Advancement
How Scouts earn ranks and awards by completing activities called Adventures. Many camp programs let Scouts work on advancement while they’re there.
Day Camp
Camp during the day only, with no overnight stay. Each week has its own theme, so returning Scouts always get something new.
Camp Norse
One of the Narragansett Council’s camps and home of the Cub Together Weekends. Learn more about Camp Norse.