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What is Cub Scouts?
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
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| Cub Scouting has nine purposes |
| 1. Positively influence character development and encourage
spiritual growth |
| 2. Help boys develop habits and attitudes of good citizenship |
| 3. Encourage good sportsmanship and pride in growing strong in mind
and body |
| 4. Improve understanding within the family |
| 5. Strengthen boys' ability to get along with other boys and respect
other people |
| 6. Foster a sense of personal achievement by helping boys develop
new interests and skills |
| 7. Show how to be helpful and do one's best |
| 8. Provide fun and exciting new things to do |
| 9. Prepare boys to become Boy Scouts |
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Membership
Cub Scouting has program components for boys in the first through fifth
grades (or ages 7, 8, 9, or 10). Members join a Cub Scout pack and are
assigned to a den, usually a neighborhood group of six to eight boys.
First-grade boys (Tiger Cubs) meet twice a month, while Wolf Cub Scouts
(second graders), Bear Cub Scouts (third graders), and Webelos Scouts
(fourth and fifth graders) meet weekly. Once a month, all of the dens and
family members gather for a pack meeting under the direction of a Cubmaster
and pack committee. The committee includes parents of boys in the pack and
members of the chartered organization. |
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Advancement Plan
Recognition is important to young boys. The Cub Scout advancement plan
provides fun for the boys, gives them a sense of personal achievement as
they earn badges, and strengthens family understanding as adult family
members work with boys on advancement projects.
Bobcat
The first rank, Bobcat rank is for all boys who join Cub Scouting.
Wolf
The Wolf program is for boys who have completed first grade (or are age 8).
To earn the Wolf badge, a boy must pass twelve achievements involving simple
physical and mental skills.
Bear
The Bear rank is for boys who have completed second grade (or are age 9).
There are twenty-four Bear achievements in four different categories. The
Cub Scout must complete twelve of these to earn the Bear badge. These
requirements are somewhat more difficult and challenging than those for Wolf
rank.
Webelos
This program is for boys who have completed third grade (or are age 10). A
boy may begin working on the Webelos badge as soon as he joins a Webelos
den. This is the first step in his transition from the Webelos den to the
Boy Scout troop. As he completes the requirements found in the Webelos Scout
Book, he will work on activity badges, attend meetings led by adults, and
become familiar with the Boy Scout requirements - all leading to the Arrow
of Light Award. |
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Activities
Cub Scouting means "doing." Everything in Cub Scouting is designed to have
the boys doing things. Activities are used to achieve the aims of Scouting -
citizenship training, character development, and personal fitness. Many of
the activities happen right in the den and pack. The most important are the
weekly den meetings and the monthly pack meetings. |
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Cub Scout Sports and Academics
The Cub Scout Sports and Academics program provides the opportunity for boys
to learn new techniques, develop sportsmanship, increase scholarship skills,
and have fun. Participation in the program allows boys to be recognized for
physical fitness and talent-building activities. |
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Camping
Age-appropriate camping programs are packed with theme-oriented action that
brings Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts into the world of imagination. Day
camping comes to the boy in neighborhoods across the country; resident
camping is at least a three-day experience in which Cub Scouts and Webelos
Scouts camp within a developed theme of adventure and excitement. "Cub Scout
Worlds" are used by many councils to carry the world of imagination into
reality with actual theme structures of castles, forts, ships, etc. Cub
Scout pack members enjoy camping in local council camps and council-approved
national, state, county, or city parks. Camping programs combine fun and
excitement with doing one's best, getting along with others, and developing
an appreciation for ecology and the world of the outdoors. |
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Publications
Volunteers are informed of national news and events through Scouting
magazine (circulation 900,000). Boys may subscribe to Boys' Life magazine
(circulation 1.3 million). Both are published by the Boy Scouts of America.
Also available are a number of Cub Scout and leader publications, including
the Wolf Cub Scout Book, Bear Cub Scout Book, Webelos Scout Book, Cub Scout
Leader Book, Cub Scout Program Helps, and Webelos Leader Guide. |
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Cub Scouting Ideals
Apart from the fun and excitement of Cub Scout activities, a number of
ideals are expressed in the day-to-day life of the boy and his leaders. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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