Being a Cub Scout is one of the most fun, rewarding, and educational experiences a young boy can have, not to mention the character that begins to be shaped at such a young age. From doing the time honored pinewood derby racecars to doing service projects for local groups to learning to respect and work with nature, the Cub Scouts get to do all kinds of fun and character building activities. To help pay for these events, many Cub Scout troops will hold some sort of Cub Scouts fundraising program.
To really get the most out of your scouts fundraising efforts though, you might want to look beyond just the profit margin offered (although that is obviously a very important part of any fundraiser) and look to the overall impact that the time spent raising money can have. It also makes a lot of sense to look for fundraising ideas with a theme that matches the values of the Cub Scouts.
Instead of selling candy like you may have done in the past, green fundraisers, with their focus on eco-friendly and healthy products work very well. Take, for example, our high profit flower bulb fundraiser as it is perfect for the Cub Scouts. You get to sell what is arguably the greenest product that you could sell, plants, while earning a whopping 50% profit for your troop. The brochures are absolutely free as is shipping for qualifying orders.
One great way for Cub Scouts to raise even more money is to offer a planting service where they can go with their parents and help plant the bulbs for their customers.
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