The Mission of the Boy Scouts of America
To prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
Aims of the Boy Scouts of America:
- Character Development
- Citizenship Training
- Mental and Physical Fitness.
Scouting helps young people grow:
- Being confident but not conceited
- Being honest with themselves and others
- Having a positive personal appearance
- Developing special skills and interests
- Taking care of themselves
- Doing their besting difficult situations
- Practicing their religious beliefs
- Showing respect for other people
Scouts are encouraged to:
- Learn about and take pride in their national heritage
- Develop and understanding of our social, economic and governmental systems
- Be of service to others
- Have knowledge and respect for other cultures and social groups
- Be aware of community organizations and their functions
- Understand and respect the ethnic and social relationships in their communities
- Appreciate the environment and seek to protect it.
Scouting Encourages:
- Exercise and participation in vigorous activities
- Adopting healthy habits
- Keeping weight within a healthy range
- Avoiding use of tobacco, drugs, and alcohol
- Striving to be mentally awake
- Using good judgment
- Being resourceful in solving problems
Purposes of Cub Scouting:
- Character Development
- Spiritual Growth
- Good Citizenship
- Sportsmanship and Fitness
- Family Understanding
- Respectful Relationships
- Personal Achievement
- Friendly Service
- Fun and Adventure
- Preparation for Boy Scouts
Methods: Cub Scouting
- Ideals
- Den
- Advancement
- Family Involvement
- Activities
- Home and Neighborhood Centered
- Uniform
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.
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.