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Cub Scouting Cub Scouts do fun things with other kids! They get to wear a cool uniform, go places and see things. They play all kinds of sports and build things, like race cars and bird houses. Want to learn a secret code? Want to learn about wild animals? Go Cub Scouting! Check out www.joincubscouting.org to learn more or just read on. Cub Scout Promise 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.
Cub Scout Academics and Sports
The Cub Scout
Academics and Sports program provides the opportunity for boys to learn
new techniques, increase scholarship skills, develop sportsmanship, and
have fun. Participation in the program allows boys to be recognized for
physical fitness and talent-building activities.
Camping
Age-appropriate
camping programs are packed with theme-oriented action that brings Tiger
Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts into the great out-of-doors. 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 families enjoy camping in
local council camps and other council-approved campsites. 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.
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 youth and leader publications,
including the Tiger Cub Handbook, Wolf Handbook, Bear Handbook,
Webelos Handbook, Cub Scout Leader Book, Cub Scout Leader How-to Book,
Cub Scout Program Helps, and Webelos Leader Guide.
Character Development
Since its origin, the
Scouting program has been an educational experience concerned with
values. In 1910, the first activities for Scouts were designed to build
character, physical fitness, practical skills, and service. These
elements were part of the original Cub Scout program and continue to be
part of Cub Scouting today. Character can be defined as the collection
of core values possessed by an individual that leads to moral commitment
and action. Core values are the basis of good character development. In
helping boys develop character, Cub Scouting promotes the following 12
core values:
Cub
Scouting's 12 Core Values
Cub Scouting Ideals
Apart from the fun and
excitement of Cub Scout activities, the Cub Scout Promise, the Law of
the Pack, the Tiger Cub motto, and the Cub Scout sign, handshake, motto,
and salute all teach good citizenship and contribute to a boy's sense of
belonging.
Colors
The Cub Scouting
colors are blue and gold. They have special meaning, which will 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.
Fact Sheets
These Fact
Sheets provide detailed and up-to-date information about every aspect of
Scouting: our programs, awards, history, practices, and more. These
links will take you to the appropriate page of the
Boy Scouts of America Official Website.
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