What is Cub Scouting?

Cub Scouting is a program of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), whose overall mission is to help young people build character, learn citizenship, and develop personal fitness.  Cub Scouting focuses on boys and girls in kindergarten through fifth grades (or from ages 5 through 10.)

Quick announcements and News

• 03/08/2024: 33 cub scouts collected a total of 2,288.99 lbs. of food during our winter scouting for food event.  The collected items were delivered to the Belmont Food Pantry.  A big shout out to all our neighbors for your generous contributions during this event! 🥫 [Highlighted in HOVC Friday 5 newsletter]

• 03/08/2024: We enjoyed a great outdoors pack meeting and had a great time with the St. Patrick + Easter scavenger hunt that combined orienteering, leadership, communication and teamwork skills for all ranks

• 03/02/2024: Cub scouts from P2831 earned the 1st and 3rd place in the district pinewood derby race!  Congratulations! 🏁

• 02/25/2024: 42 Cub scouts and their families endured the toughest winter campout to date (due to unforeseen weather change) and 27 cub scouts earned the prestigious Polar Bear patch.  Well done, scouts! 🥶

• 02/09/2024: Blue and Gold banquet & Bears Carnival

Cub Scouting...

• Is for all boys and girls

• Is for families

• Is fun

• Has ideals

• Provides adventure

• Helps boys and girls develop skills and interests

• Has an advancement plan

• Teaches boys and girls to reach out

• Teaches duty to God and country

• Provides a year-round program

• Helps organizations

Purposes of Cub Scouting

The Cub Scouting program has 10 purposes related to the overall aims of the Boy Scouts of America -- To build character, learn citizenship, and develop personal fitness:

• Character Development

• Spiritual Growth

• Good Citizenship

• Sportsmanship and Fitness

• Family Understanding

• Respectful Relationships

• Personal Achievement

• Friendly Service

• Fun and Adventure

• Preparation for Boy Scouts