Why Cub Scouts?
The Cub Scouting program is uniquely designed to meet the needs of young boys and girls and their parents, through offering fun and challenging experiences that families do together.Young children grow up fast. Give yours a valuable gift by encouraging him or her to join Cub Scouting today. The time you invest in your children today will make a difference in the person they become tomorrow.
If you are interested in joining us, please contact the Cubmaster or stop by a Pack Meeting or Parent’s Committee Meeting (Calendar).
The Benefits of Cub Scouting
As a worldwide family, Scouting is unique. It is based on the principles of loving and serving God, of human dignity and the rights of individuals, and of recognizing the obligation of members to develop and use their potential. It is a movement dedicated to bringing out the best in people. Cub Scouting doesn't emphasize winning as an end result, but rather the far more demanding task of doing one's best.
When Scouting can help nurture courage and kindness and allow kids to play, to laugh, to develop their imaginations, and to express their feelings, then we will have helped them grow. We want our children to become useful and stable individuals who are aware of their own potential. Helping a young person to learn the value of his own worth is the greatest gift we can give him.
Cub Scouting Is Fun
Boys and girls join Cub Scouting because they want to have fun. However, fun means a lot more than just having a good time. "Fun" is a code word for the satisfaction they get from meeting challenges, having friends, feeling good about themselves, and feeling important to other people. While children are having fun and doing things they like to do, they also learn new things, discover and master new skills, gain self-confidence, and develop strong friendships.
Cub Scouting Has Ideals
Cub Scouting holds the ideals of spiritual and character growth, citizenship training, and personal fitness. The Cub Scout Promise is a pledge of duty to God and family. The Law of the Pack is a simple formula for good Cub Scouting and good citizenship. The Cub Scout motto, "Do Your Best," is a code of excellence. Symbols, such as the Cub Scout sign or Cub Scout salute help kids feel a part of a distinct group and add to the appeal of belonging to a widely respected organization.
Cub Scouting Strengthens Families
The family is an important influence on our nation's youth. There are many different types of family structures in today's world. Scouting is a support to all types of families as well as to organizations to which families belong. We believe in involving families in the training of youth, and we are sensitive to the needs of present-day families. Cub Scouting provides opportunities for family members to work and play together, to have fun together, and to get to know each other a little better.
Cub Scouting Helps Kids Develop Interests and Skills
In Cub Scouting, youth participate in a broad array of activities. Cub Scouts develop agility and dexterity, and they learn to use tools and to follow directions. Recognition and awards encourage them to learn about a variety of subjects, such as conservation, safety, physical fitness, community awareness, academic subjects, sports, and religious activities. These interests might become a hobby or even a career later in life.
Cub Scouting Provides Adventure
Cub Scouting helps fulfill the desire for adventure and allows children to use a vivid imagination while taking part in skits, games, field trips, service projects, outdoor activities, and more. The use of a monthly theme lets kids play the role of an astronaut, clown, explorer, scientist, or another exciting character. Children find adventure in exploring the outdoors, learning about nature, and gaining a greater appreciation for our beautiful world.
Cub Scouting Has an Advancement Plan
The advancement plan recognizes efforts and achievements. It provides fun for the scouts, teaches them to do their best, and helps strengthen understanding as family members work together on advancement requirements. Badges are awarded to recognize advancement, and kids love to receive and wear these badges. The real benefit comes from the worthwhile things they learn while earning the badges, as self-confidence and self-esteem grow.
Cub Scouting Creates Fellowship
Boys like to be accepted as part of a group. In Cub Scouting, boys belong to a small group called a den where they take part in interesting and meaningful activities with their friends. The Cub Scout den and pack are positive places where boys can feel emotionally secure and find support. Each boy gains status and recognition and has a sense of belonging to this group.
Cub Scouting Promotes Diversity
In Cub Scouting, scouts may learn to interact in a group that includes boys and girls of various ethnicities, income levels, religions, and levels of physical ability. By having fun together and working as a group toward common goals, Cub Scouts learn the importance of not only getting along but also of working side by side with other people of different races, classes, religions, cultures, etc.
Cub Scouting Teaches Duty to God and Country
The BSA believes that no member can grow into the best kind of citizen without recognizing an obligation to God, and encourages both youth and adult leaders to be faithful in their religious duties. The Scouting movement has long been known for service to others. Scouting believes that patriotism plays a significant role in preparing our nation's youth to become useful and participating citizens. A Cub Scout learns duty to God, country, others, and self.
Cub Scouting Provides a Year-Round Program
Cub Scouting has no specific "season"—it's a year-round program. While spring and summer pack activities are informal and there are many activities that Cub Scouts do outdoors, there's still plenty of fun to be had in the fall and winter: the pinewood derby, blue and gold banquet, skits, stunts, craft projects, and indoor games help to round out an entire year of fun and activities.
Cub Scouting Is a Positive Place
With all the negative influences in today's society, Scouting provides your son or daughter with a positive peer group who can encourage in all the right ways. Carefully selected leaders provide good role models and a group setting where values are taught and help to reinforce the positive qualities of character.
