Cub
Scout Basics
Welcome to Cub Scouting! You are one of more half a million adult
leaders working with more than 2 million Cub Scouts in the United
States today.
Boys join Cub Scouting for excitement, to be with friends, and to
have fun. Cub Scouting is a character-building institution that
embraces the values of citizenship, compassion, cooperation, courage,
faith, health and fitness, honesty, perseverance, positive attitude,
resourcefulness, respect and responsibility. It is expected that
boys in Scouting will not only have fun and experience adventure
but will also accept Scouting's value system.
Cub Scouting Methods
Cub Scouting uses seven specific methods to accomplish scouting's
goals. These methods are incorporated into all aspects of the program.
These methods include:
- The Ideals
- The Den
- Advancement
- Family Involvement
- Activities
- Home and Neighborhood Centered
- The Uniform
The Ideals
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.
The Den
Boys like to belong to a gorup. The den is the place
where boys learn new skills and develop interests in new things.
They have fun in den meetings, during indoor and outdoor activities,
and on field trips. As part of a small group of six to eight boys,
they are able to learn sportsmanship and good citizenship. They
learn how to get along with others and how to do their best, not
just for themselves but also for the den.
Advancement
Recognition is important to boys. The 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.
Family Involvement
Family involvement is an essential part of Cub Scouting.
When we speak of parents or families, we are not referring to
any particular family structure. Some boys will live with two
parents, some live with one parent, some have foster parents,
and some live with other relatives or guardians. Whoever a boy
calls his family is his family in Cub Scouting.
Activities
In Cub Scouting, boys pariticipate in a wide variety
of den and pack activities, such as games, projects, skits, stunts,
songs, outdoor activities, and trips. Also, the Cub Scout Academics
and Sports program and Cub Scouting's BSA Family program include
activities that encourage personal achievement and family involvement.
Home and Neighborhood Centered
Cub Scouting meetings and activities happen in urban
areas, in rural communities, in large cities, in small towns -
wherever boys live.
The Uniform
The Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, and Webelos Scout uniforms
help build pride, loyalty, and self-respect. Wearing the uniform
to all den and pack meetings and activities also encourages a neat
appearance, a sense of belonging, and good behavior.
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