Methods
1. The Ideals:
The Scout Oath, the Scout Law, the Cub Scout Sign, Handshake, Motto and Salute all teach good citizenship and contribute to a boy’s sense of belonging.
2. The Den:
As part of a small group of boys, they are able to learn sportsmanship and good citizenship. They learn how to get along with other and to do their best, not just for themselves, but also for the den.
3. Advancement:
The advancement plan provides fun for the boys, gives them a sense of personal achievement as they earn belt loops and badges, and strengthens family understanding. Cub Scout leaders and adult family members work with the boys on advancement projects. Boys will complete 5 required belt loop adventures and several electives each year to achieve their Rank Patch.
4. Family Involvement:
This is an essential part of Cub Scouting. Parents attend with their scouts as an Adult Partner for Lion and Tiger Ranks. Parents can help the leadership committee by volunteering to help plan events like the Christmas parade, Blue & Gold Banquet, Pinewood Derby, etc. Some events are potluck, and families contribute a meal. Participating in fundraisers helps support the Pack to pay for awards and all of the events we do together.
5. Activities:
Boys participate in a wide variety of den and pack activities, such as games, projects, skits, stunts, songs, outdoor activities and trips.
6. The Uniform:
The uniform helps build pride, loyalty and self-respect. Wearing the uniform to all den and pack meetings and activities also encourages a neat appearance,a sense of belonging and good behavior.
Class A: The official Cub Scout Uniform Shirt with neckerchief and Hat.
Class B: Pack T-shirt and Hat
12 Core Values
Citizenship: Contributing service and showing responsibility to local, state, and national communities.
Compassion: Being kind and considerate, and showing concern for the well-being of others.
Cooperation: Being helpful and working together with others toward a common goal.
Courage: Being brave and doing what is right regardless of our fears, the difficulties, or the consequences.
Faith: Having inner strength or confidence based on our trust in God
Health & Fitness: Being personally committed to keeping our minds and bodies clean and fit.
Honesty: Telling the truth and being worthy of trust.
Perseverance: Sticking with something and not giving up, even if it is difficult.
Positive Attitude: Being cheerful and setting our minds to look for and find the best in all situations.
Resourcefulness: Using human resources and other resources to their fullest.
Respect: Showing regard for the worth of someone or something.
Responsibility: Fulfilling our duty to God, country, other people, and ourselves.
Youth Protection and Internet Safety
New leaders are required to take Youth Protection training before submitting an application for registration. The certificate of completion for this training must be submitted at the time the application is made and before volunteer service with youth begins. Youth Protection training must be taken every two years. If a volunteer does not meet the BSA’s Youth Protection training requirement at the time of recharter, the volunteer will not be reregistered. Parents and adult partners of Lions and Tigers are also encouraged to complete the free training.
To find out more about the Youth Protection policies of the Boy Scouts of America and how to help Scouting keep your family safe, see the Parent’s Guide in any of the Cub Scouting or Boy Scouting handbooks, or go to http://www.scouting.org/Training/ YouthProtection.aspx
Youth Protection Training for Boys
Parents are a critical element in educating Cub Scouts about child abuse. The BSA publishes a booklet, How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide, that is inserted in the front of all Cub Scout handbooks. This guide has exercises to be completed by the Cub Scout and his parent or guardian as part of the Bobcat requirements. The exercises are designed to open the lines of communication between the boy and his parent or guardian so that he will be more likely to report any abuse or attempted abuse. Going through the pamphlet together is also part of the requirements for each rank.
Cyber Chip or Protect Yourself Belt Loop Adventures
Each rank is also required to complete the Cyber Chip requirements which focus on internet safety and topics like cyberbullying, cell phone use, texting, blogging, gaming, and identity theft. In place of the Cyber Chip, scouts may choose to earn the Protect Yourself Belt Loop. Click on the links to go to the BSA website for more resources and to complete the requirements.