What is Scouting?

Cub Scouting is a year-round program that introduces children and their parents to the world of Scouting. Boys or girls join Cub Scouting because
they want to have fun! Cub Scouts’ parents, guardians, and families are vital to the success of each local Cub Scout group – or Pack – as there are no paid leaders; everyone volunteers in some way.

Cub Scouts participate in programs that build character, encourage mental and physical fitness, and teach the importance of cooperation, citizenship, and responsibility. Adult volunteer leaders within each local Cub Scouts Pack plan the yearly calendar – and between each monthly Pack activity, Cub Scouts and their families participate in activities outlined in grade level handbooks that help the Scout earn a different “rank” each year.

Programs and activities include:

• Pack meetings

• Camping (accompanied by a parent)

• The Pinewood Derby

• Service projects

• Hiking

• Model Rockets

Cub Scouts learn new things, discover and master new skills, gain self-confidence, and develop friendships. Along with having fun, Scouts are reminded to live according to the Scout Oath and Law: Do Their Best and Help Others.

THE MISSION OF SCOUTING

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

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.

Scout Law

A Scout is:

Trustworthy

Loyal

Helpful

Friendly

Courteous

Kind Obedient

Cheerful

Thrifty

Brave

Clean

Reverent