Cub Scouting

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CUB SCOUTING is part of the Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). It is available to boys from first through fifth-grade, or 7–10 years of age and their families. Its membership is the largest of the three BSA Scouting Divisions (Cub & Boy Scouting, and Venturing). It is part of the worldwide Scouting movement and aims to promote character development, citizenship training and personal fitness. In 1930, the BSA began registering the first Cub Scout packs.

The 10 purposes of Cub Scouting

10. Preparation for Boy Scouts



The Cub Scout ideals are spelled out in the Cub Scout Promise, the Law of the Pack, and the Cub Scout Motto.

Cub Scout Promise

Law of the Pack

The Cub Scout gives goodwill.

Cub Scout Motto

Several structured camping activities are available in the Cub Scout program. The pack overnighter is a pack-organized camping activity that provides Cub Scouts with positive outdoor experiences. Cub Scout day camp or twilight camp is an accredited, organized, one to five day program for Cub Scouts using trained leadership at an approved site. It is usually held during daylight or early evening hours, but not overnight. Cub Scout resident camp is an organized, accredited overnight camping program covering at least two nights and conducted under trained leadership in an established Scout camp operated by the council. The Webelos den overnight camp introduces the boy and his parent to the camping program, under the leadership of the Webelos den leader. Joint campouts with a local Boy Scout troop for second-year Webelos can help to strengthen ties between the pack and troop and facilitate the transition from Webelos to Boy Scouts.

Cub Scout Membership

The Tiger Cub program is for first-grade (or age 7) boys and their adult partners. There are five Tiger Cub achievement areas. The Tiger Cub, working with his adult partner, completes 15 requirements within these areas to earn the Tiger Cub badge. These requirements consist of an exciting series of indoor and outdoor activities just right for a boy in the first grade.

819,882 Cub Scouts

The Bobcat is the first rank that EVERY boy MUST earn when entering the Scouting Program.

The Wolf program is for boys who have completed first grade (or are age 8). To earn the Wolf badge, a boy must pass 12 achievements involving simple physical and mental skills.

The Bear rank is for boys who have completed second grade (or are age 9). There are 24 Bear achievements in four categories. The Cub Scout must complete 12 of these to earn the Bear badge. These requirements are somewhat more difficult and challenging than those for Wolf rank.

634,962 Webelos Scouts

This program is for boys who have completed third grade (or are age 10). A boy may begin working on the Webelos badge as soon as he joins a Webelos den. This is the first step in his transition from the Webelos den to the Boy Scout troop. As he completes the requirements found in the Webelos Handbook, he will work on activity badges, attend meetings led by adults, and become familiar with the Boy Scout requirements—all leading to the Arrow of Light Award.

480,457 Pack Leaders

Several leadership positions are necessary for a Cub Scout pack to function properly and successfully.

51,077 Packs

A Pack is an organized troop having common interests.

As of December 31, 2006

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