The Cub Scout Academics and Sports program relates directly to the nine purposes of Cub Scouting:

1. Positively influencing a boy's character development and encouraging spiritual growth
2. Helping boys develop habits and attitudes of good citizenship
3. Encouraging good sportsmanship and pride in growing strong in mind and body
4. Improving understanding within the family
5. Strengthening the ability to get along with other boys and to respect other people
6. Fostering a sense of personal achievement by helping boys develop new interests and skills
7. Showing how to be helpful and do one's best
8. Providing fun and exciting new things to do
9. Preparing boys to become Boy Scouts