Special Interests
Discover Cub Scout Special Interest Areas and how youth choose projects that match their interests and goals.
Requirements
Special Interest Areas encourage Scouts to try new things and pursue existing interests. Members choose a defined project option or the 'your own idea' option in one of the six areas, then set a goal that interests and challenges them personally.
The Goal
Complete 6 Projects
- Across at least 2 different areas
- Minimum 4 hours per project
- Plan, Do, Review process required
Choose a project option
Each Special Interest Area now has defined project options. Choose one of those options, or choose the your own idea option, then build a goal and project around it.
Unit Council approval
Two Unit Council members can approve either a proposed project or a completed project.
The Six Areas
STEM & Innovation
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Develop innovative solutions to problems or learn new technical skills.
Environment
Projects focused on sustainability, conservation, and understanding the natural world around us.
Creative Flare
Express yourself through arts, performance, design, or literature. Push your creative boundaries.
Growth & Development
Personal challenges aimed at improving physical or mental well-being, learning a new language, or developing life skills.
Better World
Community service, advocacy, and projects that actively contribute to peace, justice, and social equity.
Adventure & Sport
Pursuits involving physical exertion, skill, and often risk, in an outdoor or sporting environment.
Local inspiration
These examples can help start a conversation, but they are not the national project-option list. Use the current program resources when choosing the formal option for a project.
Conduct an Experiment
STEM & Innovation: Conduct a science experiment and demonstrate it to your Pack.
Build a Bird Feeder
Environment: Design and build a bird feeder and observe the birds that visit.
Learn a Magic Trick
Creative Flare: Learn a set of magic tricks and perform a show for your Pack.
Learn to Cook
Growth & Development: Learn to cook a 2-course meal for your family.
Organise a Pack Clean Up
Better World: Plan and lead a clean-up day at a local park or around your hall.
Try a New Sport
Adventure & Sport: Try a new sport like archery or rock climbing and practice it for a term.