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What is Cub Scouting?

The Purpose of Cub Scouting

In 1930 the Boy Scouts of America launched a home and neighborhood centered program for boys 9 to 11 years of age. A key element of the program is an emphasis on caring, nurturing relationships between boys and their parents, adult leaders, and friends. Currently, Cub Scouting is the largest of the BSA's three membership divisions. (The others are Boy Scouting and Venturing.)

Cub Scouting has nine purposes:

     *To influence the development of character and encourage spiritual growth
     *To develop habits and attitudes of good citizenship
     *To encourage good sportsmanship and pride in growing strong in mind and body
     *To improve understanding within the family
     *To strengthen the ability to get along with other boys and respect other people
     *To foster a sense of personal achievement by developing new interests and skills
     *To show how to be helpful and do one's best
     *To provide fun and exciting new things to do
     *To prepare boys to become Boy Scouts

The Cub Scout Promise:
I, (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.

Cub Scout Motto:
Do Your Best

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.

The Tiger Cub Promise:
I promise to love God,
my family and my country,
and to learn about the world.

Tiger Cub Motto:
Search, Discover, Share

Colors
The Cub Scout colors are blue and gold. Blue signifies the sky, truth, spirituality, and loyalty. Gold stands for warm sunlight, good cheer, and happiness. Together they symbolize what Cub Scouting is all about.

All material concerning the Cub Scouting program was obtained from the "What is Cub Scouting?" Fact Sheet, No. 2-502. 1999 Printing.