The Purpose of Cub Scouts
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. The BSA’s goal is to train youth in responsible citizenship, character development, and self-reliance through participation in a wide range of outdoor activities and educational programs
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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 Webelos emblem and Arrow of Light emblem are taken from our American Indian heritage.
Starting in 2018, families can choose Cub Scouts for their sons and daughters, who can take advantage of the lifechanging experiences provided through Scouting. In Cub Scouts, girls and boys start with their best right now selves and grow into their very best future selves. It’s fun, hands-on learning and achievement that puts kids in the middle of the action and prepares them for today – and for life.
The ten purposes of Cub Scouting are:
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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 Webelos emblem and Arrow of Light emblem are taken from our American Indian heritage.
Starting in 2018, families can choose Cub Scouts for their sons and daughters, who can take advantage of the lifechanging experiences provided through Scouting. In Cub Scouts, girls and boys start with their best right now selves and grow into their very best future selves. It’s fun, hands-on learning and achievement that puts kids in the middle of the action and prepares them for today – and for life.
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 Scouts BSA
Scouting develops strong values in each child 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 Scout Oath and Law.
While every skill Scouting teaches is important, the self-confidence, fun and sense of accomplishment girls and 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 Scout Oath and Law, handshake, motto and salute all teach good citizenship and contribute to a child's sense of belonging.
The Scout Oath
On my honor, I will do my best,
To do my duty to God and my country,
And to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep my self physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.
To do my duty to God and my country,
And to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep my self physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.
The Scout Law
A Scout is:
Trustworty,
Loyal
Helpful
Friendly
Courteous
Kind
Obedient
Cheerful
Thrifty
Brave
Clean
Reverent
Trustworty,
Loyal
Helpful
Friendly
Courteous
Kind
Obedient
Cheerful
Thrifty
Brave
Clean
Reverent
The Cub Scout Motto
Do Your Best.
