Cub Scouting's Purpose
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) was launched in the USA in 1910, as a program to teach young men basic first aid and the basics of survival in the outdoors. Boy Scouts emphasizes resourcefulness, adaptability, and leadership skills.
Cub Scouts was launched in 1930 by the BSA to encourage younger boys to prepare for Boy Scouts. Strongly influenced by Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book, the terms 'Law of the Pack', 'Akela', 'Wolf Cub', 'den', and 'pack' all come directly from the classic work. At the same time, the Gold and Silver Arrow Points, Webelos emblem, and Arrow of Light emblem are taken from our American Indian heritage.
The ten purposes of Cub Scouting are:
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) was launched in the USA in 1910, as a program to teach young men basic first aid and the basics of survival in the outdoors. Boy Scouts emphasizes resourcefulness, adaptability, and leadership skills.
Cub Scouts was launched in 1930 by the BSA to encourage younger boys to prepare for Boy Scouts. Strongly influenced by Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book, the terms 'Law of the Pack', 'Akela', 'Wolf Cub', 'den', and 'pack' all come directly from the classic work. At the same time, the Gold and Silver Arrow Points, Webelos emblem, and Arrow of Light emblem are taken from our American Indian heritage.
The ten purposes of Cub Scouting are:
Character Development
Spiritual Growth
Good Citizenship
Sportsmanship and Fitness
Family Understanding
Respectful Relationships
Personal Achievement
Friendly Service
Fun and Adventure
Preparation for Membership in Boy Scouts
Scouting develops strong values in each boy and honors the home, school and religious organizations as the origins of our youth's values. Scouting's goal is to nurture and extend these values by emphasizing the Cub Scout Promise and the Law of the Pack.
While every skill Scouting teaches is important, the self-confidence, fun and sense of accomplishment boys get from skill-building are equally important. Each Scouting activity has the basic goal of building character. In Scouting for today and tomorrow, character counts.
Apart from the fun and excitement of Cub Scout activities, the Cub Scout Promise, handshake, motto and salute all teach good citizenship and contribute to a boy's sense of belonging.
