Cub Scouting is a year-round family-oriented part of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) program designed for boys who are in first through fifth grades or ages 7 - 11.  Parents, leaders, and organizations work together to achieve the ten purposes of Cub Scouting:

1. Character Development
2. Spiritual Growth
3. Good Citizenship
4. Sportsmanship and Fitness
5. Family Understanding
6. Respectful Relationships
7. Personal Achievement
8. Friendly Service
9. Fun and Adventure
10. Preparation for Boy Scouts

 

Cub Scouting Recognizes 12 Core Values: Citizenship Compassion Cooperation Courage Faith Health and Fitness Honesty Perserverance Positive attitude Resourcefulness Respect Responsibility Character is "values in action."

 

I, (state your name), promise 
to DO MY BEST
To do my DUTY to GOD
And my Country
To HELP other people, and 
To OBEY the LAW of the Pack.

The Cub Scout follows Akela. The Cub Scout helps the pack go. The pack helps the Cub Scout grow. The Cub Scout gives Goodwill.