About Cub Scouting
Since its beginning, the Cub Scout program has been a fun and educational experience concerned with values. Besides providing a positive place where boys can enjoy safe, wholesome activities, Cub Scouting focuses on building character, improving physical fitness, teaching practical skills, and developing a spirit of community service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the Cub Scout program.
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 relate to one or more of the purposes of Cub Scouting, using the seven specific methods to achieve Scouting's aims.
The Benefits of Cub Scouting
As a worldwide brotherhood, Scouting is a movement dedicated to bringing out the best in people. All Scouting activities benefit the growth and development of boys.
Character Development
Since its origin, the Scouting program has been an educational experience concerned with values. In 1910, the first activities for Scouts were...
Cub Scout 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.
BSA Insignia Guide
The BSA Insignia Guide presents detailed information to enable our members to wear the correct complete uniform on all suitable occasions.
Youth Literature
Cub Scout handbooks are designed for boys and their parents to use as they progress along the Cub Scout trail.
Age-Appropriate Guidelines for Scouting Activities Chart
These guidelines apply to Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, Varsity Scout teams, and Venturing crews.
Scouting Safely
The Boy Scouts of America places the greatest importance on creating the most secure environment possible for our youth members. To maintain such an environment, the BSA developed numerous procedural and leadership selection policies and provides parents and leaders with resources for all our programs.
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.
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.
Cub Scout Camping
Learn to live in the outdoors. Camping takes you on exciting adventures into the natural world.
Cub Scout Derbies
Racing in a Cub Scout derby is great fun. You'll get to design your racing vehicle, work with a parent to build it, and see it perform on race day.
Outings and Field Trips
"Outing" is a big part of Scouting. Cub Scouts get out and about with many kinds of outdoor fun, such as field trips, hikes, nature and conservation.
Service Projects
Doing service projects together is one way that Cub Scouts keep their promise "to help other people."
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.
Uniform & 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.
BSA Insignia Guide
Th BSA Insignia Guide presents detailed information to enable our members to wear the correct complete uniform on all suitable occasions.
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.
The Advancement Trail
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...
Academics and Sports Program
The Academics and Sports program gives Cub Scouts extra activities to do. In Academics subjects and Sports, Cub Scouts learn new skills, become...
Other Awards You Can Earn
Besides the advancement awards and the Academics and Sports belt loops and pins, Cub Scouts may earn other individual awards. Set your sights on...
Fun with the Family Award
The BSA Family Award program includes a series of activities designed to help strengthen all families--whether two-parent, single-parent, or...
Blue and Gold Banquets
In February, when Scouting celebrates its "birthday," packs across the country hold blue and gold banquets. In nearly all packs, the banquet is a very special event.