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Add Kickball to the Cub Scout Academics & Sports Program
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Over the course of my career, there were many times at Cub Scout Day Camp that we could have just run kickball all day long and the boys would have been thrilled. A wonderful blend of two universal favorites: baseball & soccer, it takes some athletic ability, but not as much as baseball. It requires some kicking and running skills, but not as much as soccer. There's a team success component and an individual success element. Better yet, the equipment is pretty simple. Cub Scouts would relish the chance to earn a pin and beltloop and adult leaders can easily add it to their program. If you do a little digging, there are lots of variations of kickball besides the traditional "baseball" style.

Thanx,

Rick
Idea # 290Cub Scouting
Moderator Comments
12/16/08
From: Jamie Shearer, Program Impact Department Manager

Kickball would be one more opportunity to encourage Cub Scouts to exercise and be physically strong. The game has both indoor and outdoor opportunities. Kickball will be added to the next round of submissions to be considered by the Academics and Sports volunteer committee.
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Judy Sizemore 1 month ago
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