Cub Scouts Ages: Boys and Girls Grades K-5 We provide ready-made opportunities for your family to do fun things together—because together—we can all grow into our very best future selves! Mission The mission of the Boy Scouts of America… to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Promise, Law, and Motto. Scout Oath 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 myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. Cub Scout Values 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 development should extend into every aspect of a boy’s life. Character development should also extend into every aspect of Cub Scouting. Cub Scout leaders should strive to use the 12 points of the Scout Law throughout all elements of the program—service projects, ceremonies, games, skits, songs, crafts, and all the other activities enjoyed at den and pack meetings The Scout Law A Scout is: Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent. A Scout is TRUSTWORTHY A Scout tells the truth and keeps their promises. People can depend on him. A Scout is LOYAL A Scout is true to their family, friends, Scout leaders, school, and country. A Scout is HELPFUL A Scout volunteers to help others without expecting a reward. A Scout is FRIENDLY A Scout is a friend to everyone, even people who are very different from them. A Scout is COURTEOUS A Scout is polite to everyone and always uses good manners. A Scout is KIND A Scout treats others as they want to be treated. Never harms or kills any living thing without good reason. A Scout is OBEDIENT A Scout follows the rules of their family, school, and pack. They obey the laws of their community and country. A Scout is CHEERFUL A Scout looks for the bright side of life. They cheerfully do the tasks that come their way. They try to make others happy. A Scout is THRIFTY A Scout works to pay their way. Finding ways of using time, property, and natural resources wisely. A Scout is BRAVE A Scout can face danger even if afraid, standing for what is right even if others laugh at them. A Scout is CLEAN A Scout keeps their body and mind fit. They help keep his home and community clean. A Scout is REVERENT A Scout is reverent toward God. Being faithful in their religious duties, while respecting the beliefs of others. Character can be defined as the collection of core values by an individual that leads to moral commitment and action. Character development should challenge Cub Scouts to experience core values in six general areas: God, world, country, community, family, and self. Character is “values in action.” How Scouting Works When you see someone in a uniform, you know that person belongs to a specific group. A police officer wears a uniform, and so does a doctor or a firefighter. As a Cub Scout, you will wear a uniform too. Each Den level has their own color neckerchief and hat that they wear with their uniforms. On the advancement trail, a Cub Scout progresses from rank to rank, learning new skills as he goes. Each of the ranks and awards in Cub Scouting has its own requirements. As you advance through the ranks, the requirements get more challenging, to match the new skills and abilities you learn as you get older. Cub Scouts have the opportunity to earn both required and elective recognition devices as they work toward their ranks. This is a chance to try something new, do your best, and earn recognition all at the same time. Literature Each Den/Rank has their own handbook to help guide and teach Scouts and their families about the various adventures they will be taking. Led by trained volunteers kids work together while learning.