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The Purpose of Cub Scouting
The Boy Scouts of America has helped younger boys through Cub Scouting since 1930. It is a family-oriented program with activities all year round designed for boys who are in the first through fifth grade - ages seven through ten years of age. The Cub Scout program offers fun and sometimes challenging activities to promote character development and physical fitness. Boys will have the opportunity to go camping, build Pinewood Derby race cars, sailboats, play sports, engage in community service opportunities, and much - much more.
Every Cub Scout is part of a Pack. The Pack is broken down into smaller dens. Dens will meet once a week to learn and work towards getting their achievement badges. It is also a great opportunity for boys to make new friends.
Cub Scout Advancement
Advancement throughout the Cub Scout program builds confidence in boys and they will receive positive recognition for their hard work as badges are earned. In a cooperative effort, adult family members and all Pack Cub Scout leaders will help to encourage the boys to earn their achievements and graduate to the next Cub Scout rank.
Bobcat - The Bobcat rank must be earned by all Cub Scouts.
Tiger Cub - First grade or age 7
Wolf - Second grade or age 8
Bear - Third grade or age 9
Webelos - Fourth and fifth grade or age 10
The Ten Purposes of Cub Scouting
- Character Development
- Spiritual Growth
- Good Citizenship
- Sportsmanship and Fitness
- Family Understanding
- Respectful Relationships
- Personal Achievement
- Friendly Service
- Fun and Adventure
- Preparation for Boy Scouts
Cub Scout Promise
I, (name), promise to do my best
To do my duty to God and my country,
To help other people, and
To obey the Law of the Pack.
Scout Law
A Scout is
- Trustworthy
- Loyal
- Helpful
- Friendly
- Courteous
- Kind
- Obedient
- Cheerful
- Thrifty
- Brave
- Clean
- Reverent
Cub Scout Motto
Do Your Best.
Cub Scouting 12 Core Values
- Citizenship
- Compassion
- Cooperation
- Courage
- Faith
- Health and fitness
- Honesty
- Perseverance
- Positive attitude
- Resourcefulness
- Respect
- Responsibility
Law of the Pack
The Cub Scout follows Akela.
The Cub Scout helps the pack go.
The pack helps the Cub Scout grow.
The Cub Scout gives goodwill.
Character is "values in action."
Cub Scout Colors
The Cub Scouting colors are blue and gold. The colors have special meaning to help boys see beyond the fun of Cub Scouting to its ultimate goals.
- The blue stands for truth and spirituality, steadfast loyalty, and the sky above.
- The gold stands for warm sunlight, good cheer, and happiness.
Scout Outdoor Code
As an American, I will do my best to - be clean in my outdoor manners, be careful with fire, be considerate in the outdoors, and be conservation-minded.
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