Cub Scouts

The Cub Scouts

Purposes of Cub Scouting

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has helped younger boys through Cub Scouting. It is a year-round family program designed for boys who are in the first grade through fifth grade. Parents, leaders, and organizations work together to achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting. Currently, Cub Scouting is the largest of the BSA's three traditional membership divisions. (The others are Boy Scouting and Venturing.)

The 10 purposes of Cub Scouting are:

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

Organization

Cub Scouts are organized into 5 dens. These dens are leaded by adults called "Den Leaders". There is at least one Den Leader per den. There are 5 levels of Cub Scouting. Each level has a name and are arranged by age groups.

These Dens are:

Tiger Cub - ages 5 & 6 or Grade 1

Wolves - ages 6 & 7 or Grade 2

Bears - ages 7 & 8 or Grade 3

Webelos 1 - ages 8 & 9 or Grade 4

Webelos 2 - ages 9 & 10 or Grade 5

Cub Scout Motto: "Do Your Best"

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.