The Boy Scouts of America was founded in 1910 and has helped young boys grow into fine young men and prepared them with life skills for life’s challenges. Since 1930, the Cub Scout program has helped younger boys prepare for Boy Scouts. It is a year-round family program designed for boys who are in the first grade through fifth grade (or 6 - 10 years of age). Parents, leaders, and organizations work together to achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting. Currently, Cub Scouting is the largest of the BSA's three membership divisions.
The 10 purposes of Cub Scouting are:
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
Citizenship
- Compassion
- Cooperation
- Courage
- Faith
- Health and fitness
- Honesty
- Perseverance
- Positive attitude
- Resourcefulness
- Respect
- Responsibility
Character is "values in action."
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, salute, and Uniform all teach good citizenship and contribute to a boy's sense of belonging.
Parent Volunteers
Join us in making a difference in the life of your son, and help other boys at the same time. There are many ways to become involved, with varying levels of commitment. Speak to a Pack leader or committee member to get started.
Here are just a few ideas:
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Be a leader or assistant leader.
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Be a member of our parent committee.
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Assist with a den meeting by planning an activity.
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Make reminder phone calls about meetings or events
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Transport supplies or gear to a campout
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Attend training to be more informed about Cub Scouts
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CPR certified? Be a "first-aider" at Pack events
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See a need? Make a suggestion!
