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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 Cub Scouting's 12 core values throughout all elements of the program—service projects, ceremonies, games, skits, songs, crafts, and all the other activities enjoyed at den and pack meetings
Cub Scouting's 12 Core Values
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- Citizenship: Contributing service and showing responsibility to local, state, and national communities.
- Compassion: Being kind and considerate, and showing concern for the well-being of others.
- Cooperation: Being helpful and working together with others toward a common goal
- Courage: Being brave and doing what is right regardless of our fears, the difficulties, or the consequences.
- Faith: Having inner strength and confidence based on our trust in God.
- Health and Fitness: Being personally committed to keeping our minds and bodies clean and fit.
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- Honesty: Telling the truth and being worthy of trust.
- Perseverance: Sticking with something and not giving up, even if it is difficult.
- Positive Attitude: Beingcheerful and setting our minds to look for and find the best in all situations.
- Resourcefulness: Using human and other resources to their fullest.
- Respect: Showing regard for the worth of something or someone.
- Responsibility: Fulfilling our duty to God, country, other people, and ourselves.
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CUB SCOUTING RESOURCES
The resources in this section provide an overview of Cub Scouting, the basic facts about the program, its history, values, purposes, and more.
History of Cub Scouting
Here is a brief overview of the history of the Cub Scout program, from its origins in 1930 to the present day.
Purposes and Methods of Cub Scouting
All the activities leaders plan and boys enjoy should relate to one or more of the purposes of Cub Scouting, using the seven specific methods to achieve Scouting's aims.
The Cub Scout Pack
This organization chart shows the structure of a Cub Scout pack. It also includes descriptions for all leadership positions.
The Pack Trainer [PDF]
The pack trainer's main objective is to have 100 percent of the pack leaders trained in their position responsibilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the Cub Scout program.
FAMILY INVOLVEMENT IN CUB SCOUTING
Family involvement is essential to Cub Scouting's success. When we talk about "family" in Cub Scouting, we're sensitive to the realities of present-day families. Many Cub Scouts do not come from traditional two-parent homes. Some boys live with a single parent or with other relatives or guardians. Cub Scouting considers a boy's family to be the people with whom he lives.
Family Activities
As a program for the entire family, Cub Scouting can help families teach their children a wholesome system of values and beliefs while building and strengthening relationships among family members.
Your Role as a Parent
Cub Scouting helps parents and sons grow closer, and your involvement as a parent of a Cub Scout is vital.
Becoming a Leader
Volunteer leaders support Cub Scouting by serving in many roles, and often find great satisfaction in lending their support to youth and the community.
The BSA Family Award
The BSA Family Award program offers activities to help strengthen all families—whether two-parent, single-parent, or nontraditional.
LITERATURE RESOURCES
With almost a century's experience in designing and administering youth programs, the Boy Scouts of America provides handbooks that give step-by-step guidance as well as supplemental literature and periodicals that will help you in your role as a Cub Scout parent.
Cub Scout Handbooks
The Cub Scout handbooks are designed for boys and their parents to use as they progress along the Cub Scout trail.
The BSA Family Activity Book
The BSA Family Activity Book is filled with suggested activities to enhance the children's personal development and enrich and strengthen the family.
Boys' Life Magazine
The mission of Boys' Life magazine is to entertain and educate America's youth and to open their eyes to the joyous world of reading. Parents can always be confident that the content of the magazine is wholesome, entertaining, and educational.
Scouting Magazine
Many parents of Scouts find Scouting magazine a valuable resource. The magazine provides a wealth of information about parenting and working with youth.
BSA Insignia Guide
The BSA Insignia Guide presents detailed information to enable our members to wear the correct complete uniform on all suitable occasions.
ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Cub Scouting is an active program. Boys learn by doing, and there's no end to the fun things that Cub Scouts do in their dens, as a pack, and at special events. With activities held at every level—family, den, and pack—Cub Scouting provides a year-round program of fun and learning for boys and their families.
Den and Pack Meetings
Den meetings are the stepping-stones by which a boy progresses through the Cub Scout program. At pack meetings, families celebrate their achievements along the way.
Cub Scout Camping
Cub Scouting offers several camping opportunities for Cub Scouts through day camps, resident camps, Webelos den overnight campouts, council-organized family camps, and pack overnighters.
Excursions and Field Trips
Cub Scouts enjoy many outdoor experiences as they participate in the variety of activities that can be held outside, such as field trips, hikes, nature and conservation experiences, and outdoor games.
Special Events
In addition to their regular meetings and outdoor activities, many packs organize special events, held at various times of the year.
UNIFORMS AND AWARDS
Wearing a uniform gives youth and adult members a sense of identification and commitment to the goals of character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness. The awards displayed on the uniform mark significantmilestones in every Scout and leader's progress in achieving these goals and successfully practicing Scouting's ideals.
The Cub Scout Uniform
Learn more about the uniform worn by all Cub Scouts: its purposes, parts, and proper use, as well as tips for obtaining a uniform for your son.
BSA Insignia Guide
Th BSA Insignia Guide presents detailed information to enable our members to wear the correct complete uniform on all suitable occasions.
Advancement Awards
Advancement is the process by which a boy progresses from badge to badge, learning new skills. Requirements are progressively more challenging, matching the increased skills and abilities of a growing boy.
Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program
The Academics subjects and Sports activities allow boys to learn new techniques, increase scholarship skills, develop sportsmanship, and have fun.
The BSA Family Award
The BSA Family Award program includes activities designed to help strengthen all families—whether two-parent, single-parent, or nontraditional.
Other Awards
In addition to the awards available through the Cub Scout advancement program, Cub Scouts can earn other awards for their personal achievements or participating in special events.
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