What Is Cub Scouting?

The Boy Scouts of America, founded in 1910, provides an effective educational program for boys and young adults, designed to:

• Build moral strength and character
• Encourage fitness
• Prepare boys for the responsibilities of citizenship

Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of Boy Scouting, said that "Scouting is a game with a purpose." The game is our fun and exciting program, but the purpose is to prepare boys to become better adults.

Purposes of Cub Scouting

Boys, families, leaders, and chartered organizations work together to achieve:

• Character development
• Spiritual growth
• Good citizenship
• Sportsmanship
• Family understanding
• Respectful relationships
• Personal achievement
• Friendly service
• Fun and adventure
• Preparation for Boy Scouts

The Ideals of Cub Scouting

We achieve these purposes of Cub Scouting by teaching the ideals of Cub Scouting, which are represented by the Cub Scout Promise, Law, and motto.

Cub Scout Promise

I, (your name), promise
to do my best,
to do my duty,
to God and my country,
to help other people
and to obey the Law of the Pack.

Cub Scout Motto

Do your best!

Tiger Cub Motto

Search. Discover. Share.

Law of the Pack

The Cub Scout follows Akela,
The Cub Scout helps the pack go,
The pack helps the Cub Scout grow,
The Cub Scout gives goodwill.

Colors

The Cub Scouting colors are blue and gold. They have special meaning, which will help boys see beyond the fun of Cub Scouting to its ultimate goals.

• The blue stands for truth and spirituality, steadfast loyalty, and the sky above.
• The gold stands for warm sunlight, good cheer, and happiness.

Interested in following the Cub Scout trail? Click here for information on how to join our pack.