Education
Scouting is designed to promote socially acceptable behavior while arming our young men with the skills and knowledge they need to make wise decisions. Scouts, families and communities are helped through education provided by Scouting on:
fighting child abuse and substance abuse
environmental stewardship
physical and mental health
setting and achieving goals
citizenship
helping others in need, such as fighting hunger
through Pack-sponsored efforts
career preparation and education
Leadership Skills
Scouting teaches our young men the skills that help prepare them for a lifetime of ethical leadership. Among Scouting alumni are:
Almost 90% of all Senior Class and Student Council Presidents
More than two-thirds of all Rhodes Scholars
More than two-thirds of military academy graduates
Values
Research conducted by Louis Harris & Associates showed that when a random sample of Scouts was asked what Scouting had taught them, almost nine out of ten responded with the following:
take better care of the environment (89%)
get along with others (88%)
always give your best effort (87%)
have confidence in yourself (87%)
set goals for yourself (87%)
care for other people (86%)
treat other people with respect (86%)
In addition, Scouts were found to be more likely to:
assume leadership roles in clubs and school organizations
put the needs of others before themselves
make the most ethical, not necessarily easiest, decisions
value education and the environment
Scouting is Fun!
Cub Scouts participate in both pack-wide activities as well as numerous den-level activities. Typical Pack 550 activities during the year have included Pack overnight trips to the USS Hornet and Coloma, pinewood derby, Cub Scout/Webelos summer day camp and a three day camping trip to Camp Lassen - plus a whole lot more!