Here's another one. In an old cabin at the cub scout camp, there was a rocking chair. One night, a curious cub scout went inside the cabin alone. As he entered, the rocking chair started to move on its own. He heard a soft, eerie humming. Legend had it that an old scoutmaster had passed away in that cabin, and his spirit still lingered, attached to the rocking chair he loved so much.
One cub scout campfire ghost story could be about a lost hiker in the woods near the camp. Legend has it that at night, you can see his shadowy figure still searching for the way out. He got separated from his group long ago and perished in the cold forest. Now, his spirit roams, and if you listen closely on a quiet campfire night, you might hear his faint cries for help.
A cub scout group was on a hike and got lost. As night fell, they came across a bridge over a deep ravine. On the other side of the bridge, they saw a figure in a tattered cloak. The figure beckoned them to cross. But when they started to cross, the bridge began to shake and creak horribly. They realized it might be a trap set by some unknown entity and quickly backed away. They finally found their way back after hours of wandering.
There's the story of 'The Talking Fox'. In this story, a Cub Scout is sitting by the campfire alone when a fox approaches. To his surprise, the fox can talk! The fox tells the scout about all the secrets of the forest, like where to find the best berries and how to avoid getting lost. It's a fun and educational story for Cub Scouts.
One great cub scout campfire story is 'The Legend of the Golden Arrow'. It's about a young scout who goes on a quest to find a magical golden arrow that is said to bring good luck to the whole scout troop. He faces many challenges in the forest, like crossing a wide river and climbing a steep hill. But with his determination and the skills he learned as a scout, he finally finds the arrow.
One key element is a spooky setting. For example, a dark forest, an old abandoned cabin, or a fog - covered lake near the camp. Another is a sense of mystery, like an unexplained noise or a strange figure that no one can quite identify. And of course, a touch of the unknown, such as a legend or curse associated with the place.
There's a tale of a haunted campsite. In the past, a group of scouts were camping there when a huge storm hit. Lightning struck a tree, which then fell and killed one of the scouts. Ever since then, those who camp at that site at night often report hearing strange noises like the cracking of the tree again and the screams of the scout who died. It's a story that makes you think twice about camping in that particular spot.
One funny story could be about a girl scout who tried to set up her tent for the first time. She got all the poles mixed up and ended up with a tent that looked like a big, lumpy monster. Her friends laughed so hard when they saw it, but she just laughed along and they all worked together to fix it.
One scary boy scout campfire story could be about a phantom hiker. Legend has it that in the very woods where the scouts are camping, there's a figure that appears at night. It's a hiker who got lost decades ago and never found his way out. Scouts have reported seeing a faint silhouette moving between the trees, and sometimes they hear the rustling of leaves as if someone is walking, but when they shine their flashlights, there's nothing there.
One scary Girl Scout campfire story could be about a lost hiker. In the story, a girl scout gets separated from her troop while on a hike in the deep woods near the camp. As night falls, she starts to hear strange noises, like growls and rustling in the bushes. She tries to find her way back but always seems to end up in the same spot. Eventually, she sees a pair of glowing eyes in the dark. This story plays on the fear of being alone in the wilderness at night.
One classic Girl Scout scary campfire story is about the 'Hook Man'. Legend has it that a couple was parked at a lovers' lane near the woods. They heard strange noises and then saw a figure with a hook for a hand outside the car. Another is the story of the 'Ghostly Camper'. A camper went missing in the woods one night and her ghost is said to haunt the campgrounds, making strange sounds and leaving cold spots.