The Purpose of Cub Scouts
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In 1930, the Boy Scouts of America launched a home and neighborhood centered program for boys 9 to 11 years of age. A key element of the program is an emphasis on caring, nurturing relationships between boys and their parents, adult leaders, and friends. Currently, Cub Scouting is the largest of the BSA's three membership divisions. (The others are Boy Scouting and Venturing)
The Purposes of ScoutingIn Cub Scouting, parents, leaders and organizations work together to achieve the 10 purposes of Cub Scouting:
While involved in Cub Scouts, you son will learn about Cub Scouting's 12 Core Values, which are:
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
Cub Scout Motto
Do Your Best.
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.
Colors
The Cub Scout colors are blue and gold. The blue stands for truth and spirituality, steadfast loyalty, and the sky above. The gold stands for warm sunlight, good cheer, and happiness. Together, they symbolize what Cub Scouting is all about.
The Purposes of ScoutingIn Cub Scouting, parents, leaders and organizations work together to achieve the 10 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
While involved in Cub Scouts, you son will learn about Cub Scouting's 12 Core Values, which are:
- Citizenship: Contributing service and showing responsibility to local, state, and national communities.
- Compassion: Having consideration and concern for the well being of others.
- Cooperation: Working together with others toward a community goal.
- Courage: Doing what is right regardless of its difficulty or the consequences.
- Faith: Having inner strength and confidence based on our trust in a higher power.
- Health and Fitness: Being personally committed to care for our minds and bodies.
- Honesty: Telling the truth and being worthy of trust.
- Perseverance: Sticking with something and not giving up, even if it is difficult.
- Positive Attitude: Setting our minds to look for and find the best in all situations.
- Resourcefulness: Using human and other resources to their fullest.
- Respect: Showing regard for the worth of something or someone.
- Responsibility: Fulfilling our duty to take care of others and ourselves.
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
Cub Scout Motto
Do Your Best.
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.
Colors
The Cub Scout colors are blue and gold. The blue stands for truth and spirituality, steadfast loyalty, and the sky above. The gold stands for warm sunlight, good cheer, and happiness. Together, they symbolize what Cub Scouting is all about.