Cub Scouting is a program of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), whose overall mission is to help boys in the first through fifth grades (or ages 7 through 10) build character, learn citizenship, and develop personal fitness.
Cub Scouting is for All Boys. Cub Scouting is for boys of all sizes, shapes, colors, and backgrounds.
Cub Scouting is for Families. The family is the most important influence on boys' development.
Cub Scouting is Fun. Boys join Cub Scouting because they want to have fun, but they instinctively understand that fun means more then just having a good time. It also means getting satisfaction from meeting challenges, having friends, and feeling they are important to other people.
Cub Scouting has Ideals. In an age when values sometimes seem passe, Cub Scouting maintains its ideals of character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness.
Cub Scouting Provides Adventure. Cub Scouting helps fulfill a boy's desire for adventure and allows him to use his vivid imagination while taking part in skits, games, field trips, service projects, and more.
Cub Scouting Helps Boys Develop Skills and Interests. Cub Scouts learn many useful and varied skills. They develop ability and dexterity, and they learn to use tools and to follow instructions.
Cub Scouting has an Advancement Plan. The Cub Scout advancement plan recognizes boys' individual efforts and achievements, teaches them to do their best, and strengthens family ties as leaders and family members work with them on requirements.
Cub Scouts Belong. Belonging is important to boys; they like to be accepted as part of a group. In Cub Scouting, boys take part in interesting and meaningful activities with their friends.
Cub Scouting Teaches Boys to Reach Out. Cub Scouting provides opportunities for boys to reach out into the wider community while maintaining a link with secure foundations with home, school, and religious organizations.
Cub Scouting Teaches Duty to Country. Through flag ceremonies, service projects and other activities, Cub Scouting helps boys become useful and participating citizens.