Cub Adventure Loops Workshop at SIUE!

Presented by the SIUE STEM Center
Saturday, December 20, 2025 | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Science East Building, Room 1276 (40 Hairpin Dr, Edwardsville, IL 62026)
Free parking in Lot A
Interactive Campus Map | SIUE STEM Center Website

Get Ready for a Day of Discovery, Creativity & Cub Scout Fun!

Join us at the SIUE STEM Center for an exciting hands-on workshop where Lions and Tigers dive into science, technology, engineering, and math — all while completing Adventure Loops and exploring a real college campus!

Scouts will complete two Adventures per session, using the university’s labs and resources to bring their projects to life. Expect interactive experiments, creative builds, and a ton of “aha!” moments guided by the SIUE STEM education team.

Choose the morning session, afternoon session, or go all-in for the full day of STEM-powered fun!

Morning Session | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Two Adventures per Rank:
Lions: Count on Me & Gizmos and Gadgets
Tigers: Floats & Boats & Designed by Tiger

Afternoon Session | 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Two Adventures per Rank:
Lions: Build It Up, Knock It Down & Everyday Tech
Tigers: Sky Is the Limit & Tech All Around

What to Expect

Scouts will:
Complete Adventure Loop requirements (plus some fun STEM extras!)
Explore real STEM equipment and experiments
Enjoy creative challenges that make learning come alive
Take home their Loop cards and celebrate their achievements

Cost

$8.50 per youth participant, per session

Bonus! 

• Sign up for both sessions and your Scout gets lunch free!
• Parents staying all day are encouraged to join the fun! — Lunch admission is available for $10.00

 That means if your Cub attends both morning and afternoon sessions, they'll enjoy a full day of activities AND lunch for under $20!!
(Register before the deadline!)

About the SIUE STEM Center

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville STEM Center is dedicated to inspiring curiosity and innovation through science, technology, engineering, and math. They bring together researchers and educators to create hands-on learning experiences that spark discovery from PreK through college.

Your Cub Scout will not only complete adventure requirements — they’ll get a true college campus experience, exploring the same spaces where university students and scientists innovate every day!

Sample Session Schedule

Welcome & Warm-Up Activity 
Floats & Boats (Tigers) / Count on Me (Lions)
Break (10 min)
Boat Building from Recycled Materials 
Designed by Tiger (Tigers) / Gizmos & Gadgets (Lions)

Come for the fun, stay for the science!
Spots fill quickly — grab your Cub Scout’s place today and get ready for a STEM-tastic adventure at SIUE!