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Cub Scouts | Scouting America
Cub Scouts | Scouting America
The mission of Scouting America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath & Law.
The mission of Scouting America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath & Law.
Cub Scouts is one of the Scouting America programs. It focuses on teaching youth to confront challenges with their whole hearts and clear minds. To live their lives without regret, never back down, and to Do Your Best!
What is the Scout Law?
What is the Scout Law?
A set of principles that lays out the ways a Scout can strives to do their best.
How is Cub Scouts Structured?
How is Cub Scouts Structured?
Scouts are grouped into dens based on their grade level, allowing them to learn and grow alongside their peers.
The Dens
The Dens
Kindergarten
Kindergarten
Lions explore Scouting, with a caregiver by thier side, through fun, simple activities that build confidence and curiosity.
1st Grade
1st Grade
Tigers take on new adventures with their den, learning teamwork and safety through hands-on activities and outdoor fun.
2nd Grade
2nd Grade
Wolves start building independence by further developing communication, teamwork, and outdoor skills.
3rd Grade
3rd Grade
Bears take on even bigger challenges that help continually improve their problem-solving, life, outdoor, and survivial skills.
4th & 5th Grade
4th & 5th Grade
In 4th grade Cub Scouts become Webelos and start taking on more advanced adventures, building leadership skills, and additional camping opportunities.
Finally Scouts start working towards the Arrow of Light, the highest rank in Cub Scouts, before graduating to a Scous BSA Troop in the spring of their 5th grade year.
Is your potential Scout 6th Grade or older? Check Out Troop 41 & Troop 26 or Troop 303
How does a Cub Scout Advance?
How does a Cub Scout Advance?
Each year your Cub Scout will complete 6 required adventures & at least 2 elective adventures to earn rank.
Most adventures are completed at den meetings, campouts, or other Scout events. Many can also be completed at home. So no stress if you miss a meeting! .
Some elective adventures, such as slingshot and archery, can only be completed at offical Scouting America events with certifited qualified instructors.
A few adventures each year may have a required at home component. Such as reviewing the Parent's Youth Protection Guide together as a family.
What is the Value of Cub Scouts?
What is the Value of Cub Scouts?
Cub Scouts aims to build positive character in children, and science says it's working.
Tufts University Study
Tufts University Study
BSA-Tufts-Study-Councils-FINAL.pdfFor three years, a research team from Tufts University worked with the BSA’s Cradle of Liberty Council to measure the character attributes of both Scouts and non-Scouts. The goal was to better understand the character development of youth as it was happening.
In the end the results were striking. When asked what was most important to them, Scouts were significantly more likely than non-Scouts to choose helping others or doing the right thing vs. being smart, being the best, or playing sports.
Key Findings
Key Findings
The more time spent in Scouting the better the outcomes in character development.
Those who attend meetings regularly report higher outcomes virtually across the board.
Scouts are more likely to embrace positive social values than non-Scouts.
Scouts who are more engaged report higher outcomes in nearly every category.
Ready to Join the Adventure?
Ready to Join the Adventure?
Show up! Come check out a meeting before you decide. September, January, May, - 1st, 3rd, 5th grade, - doesn't matter - you can join at any age & any time of year!
Sign Up. The boring stuff, we know! Fill out paperwork for the National & District councils and submit their yearly dues online. Submit a medical form to the Cub Master.
Suit Up! A Pack 31 t-shirt will be provided free of cost. A Scout uniform and den handbook can then be purchased at our local Scout Shop in Southboro.
Every Child Deserves Scouting.
Every Child Deserves Scouting.
Of all the activities you can sign your child up for, Scouting is the only one that brings value to your whole child, for their entire life. Scouting is so much more than outdoors and camping. Over the course of their Scouting career, a Scout will learn various skills, live unique experiences, and build connections that can positively transform their life unlike any other youth program.
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