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The Cub Scouts are a membership division of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), part of the overall Scouting program. It is a family program designed for boys who are in the first grade through fifth grade. Parents, leaders, and organizations work together to achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting. Image File history File links Portal. ...
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Cub Scouting is based on a program of fun, where the Cub gets satisfaction from meeting challenges, having friends, feeling good about himself, and feeling he is important to other people. Cubs learn new things, discover and master new skills, gain self-confidence, and develop strong friendships. Families are a core part of Cub Scouts and are included in many activities.
Cub Scouting has ideals of spiritual and character growth, citizenship training, and personal fitness. Scouting provides the boy with a positive, encouraging peer group, carefully selected leaders who provide good role models and a group setting where values are taught to reinforce positive qualities of character.
Aims and principles
Purposes The Cub Scout program is designed to help boys develop in the areas of: - Character Development
- Spiritual Growth
- Good Citizenship
- Sportsmanship & Fitness
- Family Understanding
- Respectful Relationships
- Personal Achievement
- Friendly Service
- Fun & Adventure
- Preparation for Boy Scouts
Cub Scouts have a unique sign and handshake that helps to reinforces the ties of brotherhood.
Cub Scout Promise I, 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.
History The British Scouts adopted the Wolf Cubbing program in 1916. As early as 1911, Ernest Thompson Seton had developed a prototype program that was never implemented, probably due to his conflicts with James E. West. Unofficial programs for younger boys started around this time, under names such as Junior Troops or Cadet Corps. US Cub Scout Emblem The Cub Scouts, often known simply as Cubs, is the section of the Scouting movement for children between the ages of around 8–11 (depending on the country). ...
Ernest Thompson Seton (August 14, 1860 - October 23, 1946) was a noted author and founding pioneer of the Boy Scouts of America. ...
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The BSA obtained the rights to Baden-Powell's The Wolf Cub Handbook in 1916 and used it in unofficial Wolf Cub programs starting in 1918. Experimental Cubbing units began in 1928 and in 1930 the BSA began registering the first Cubbing packs. The initial rank structure was Wolf, Bear and Lion, with ages of 9, 10 and 11. Wikiquote has a collection of quotations related to: Robert Baden-Powell Wikisource has original text related to this article: Robert Baden-Powell Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell Lieutenant-General Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell of Gilwell (bayd...
Dens of six to eight Cubs were entirely led by a Boy Scout holding the position of Den Chief. Den Mothers became optional leaders in 1936, eventually becoming a registered position in 1948. The Bob Cat rank was introduced in 1938 as the entry-level badge for a new Cub, with a pin for non-uniform wear. In 1941, the Webelos rank was created for 11-1/2 year-old boys. The first Webelos badge used the emblem today used as the Arrow of Light. In 1945, the Cubbing program was renamed to Cub Scouts. 1947 saw the uniform change from knickers to trousers. The ages groups were changed to 8, 9 and 10 in 1949. Bob Cat became Bobcat around 1950. Knickers is a word used to refer to two very different items of clothing. ...
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The first Pinewood Derby was held in 1953, becoming an official part of the program in 1955. In 1954, the Webelos den program was started at 10-1/2 years and a Webelos Den emblem was introduced to replace the den number. The Bobcat pin was approved for uniform wear in 1959. Changes in the advancement program lead to the Lion badge being discontinued and replaced by the new Webelos badge in 1967, along wiht the introduction of the Webelos neckerchief and hat. Also in 1967, the Den Mother position was changed Den Leader and opened to males and females. The Cub Scout Promise was changed in 1971 from "to be square" to "to help other people." 1972 saw the introduction of new colored cloth badges for all ranks and positions; the new Webelos badge was introduced, and the old badge became the Arrow of Light. The new uniforms designed by Oscar de la Renta were introduced in 1980, but the only real changes to Cub Scouts were in the caps. The Pinewood Derby is an annual event of the Cub Scouts (the young-age division of the Boy Scouts of America). ...
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Tiger Cubs were started in 1982 as a pack associated program for seven year old boys; the uniform consisted of an orange T-shirt and a cap. Beginning in 1984, Webelos could optionally wear the Boy Scout field uniform with Webelos cap, neckerchief, insignia and blue shoulder loops. Also in 1984, the original yellow Cub Scout neckerchief became the Wolf Cub Scout neckerchief and Bear Cub Scouts got their own light blue neckerchief. In 1986, Cub Scout membership was changed from age based to school grade based and the Webleos program was expanded to two years.[1]
The Cub Scout Academics program was introduced in 1992 and became the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program in 1996. The Tiger Cub Den became an integrated part of the pack in 2001 and the standard blue uniform was adopted with Tiger Cub hat, neckerchief and slide. The Tiger Cub strip was replaced by the diamond shaped badge and the Tiger Cub Promise was replaced by the Cub Scout Promise. A new version of the Webleos badge was introduced, oval shaped like the Boy Scout badges and worn only on the tan shirt.
The Character Connections program was introduced in 2002 with key elements of twelve core values, most of which relate directly to points in the Scout Law.
Organization The Cub Scout pack is sponsored by a community organization such as a business, service organization, private or religious school, labor group or religious institution. The chartering organization is responsible for selecting leadership, providing a meeting place and promoting a good program. The Chartered Organization Representative is the liaison between the pack, the chartered organization, and the BSA.
The pack meets once a month providing a program for Cub Scouts, leaders, parents and other family members attending. The pack is lead by a registered and trained Cubmaster, generally with one or more Assistant Cubmasters.
The Pack Committee is a group of adults, led by the The Pack Committee Chair,who plan the pack program and activities and also manage record keeping, finance, leadership recruitment, and registration.
The Den Leader Coach is responsible for ensuring stable, active and enthusiastic den leaders for all Cub Scout and Webelos dens.
The pack is divided into dens of about eight Cubs that meet weekly under the direction of the adult Den Leader. A Cub Scout is elected to the Denner position to provide basic leadership to the den. A Boy Scout holding the Den Chief position may assist the Den Leader in activities. Den meetings are planned around a monthly theme and may include games, handicrafts, hikes and other outdoor fun while preparing for the next pack meeting.
Many packs have relationships with Boy Scout troops. The Webelos cross over from the pack to the troop, and often Den Leaders will also move into the troop leadership. In turn, the troop provides assistance to the pack with activities such as campouts and ceremonies.
The Lone Cub Scout plan serves such boys who cannot take part in a nearby Cub Scout pack or Boy Scout troop on a regular basis because of such factors as distance, weather, time, disability or similar issues. While the boy does not participate in den or pack activities, he does learn the fun, values, and achievements of Scouting.
Uniform The uniform gives a Cub Scout visibility and creates a level of identity within both the unit and the community. While all uniforms are similar in basic design, they do vary in color and detail to identify the different divisions of Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturers. The BSA Venturing Logo Venturing is a division of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) for young men and women ages 14–21. ...
Youth uniforms The basic Cub Scout uniform consists of a navy-blue button-up shirt, navy-blue trousers or shorts, navy-blue socks with gold tops, a navy-blue web belt with brass buckle and Cub Scout logo, a neckerchief with slide and a navy-blue cap with a colored panel. Insignia worn on the shirt includes the US Flag, Council Shoulder Patch (CSP), unit numerals, Den numeral and advancement recognitions. Business shirt Look up Shirt in Wiktionary, the free dictionary A shirt is a piece of clothing for the trunk of the body. ...
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Tiger Cubs wear socks that are navy-blue with orange tops. The orange neckerchief, the neckerchief slide and the belt buckle have the Tiger Cub logo. The cap has an orange panel with the Tiger Cub logo.
The Wolf Cubs cap has a yellow panel with Wolf Cub logo. The yellow neckerchief and the neckerchief slide Wolf Cub logo.
Bear Cubs wear a cap with light blue panel with Bear Cub logo. The light blue neckerchief and the neckerchief slide have the Bear Cub logo.
Webelos have a choice of uniforms: the basic navy-blue uniform or the tan and green Boy Scout field uniform with blue shoulder loops. The Webelos cap is green with a BSA plaid panel and the Webelos logo. The BSA plaid neckerchief, the neckerchief slide and the belt buckle have the Webelos logo.
Scouter uniforms The adult leader's uniform is the same tan and green as the Boy Scout uniform. Female leaders have the option of the classic yellow blouse with navy-blue shorts, skirt or culottes. At the pack level, blue shoulder loops are worn on the epaulets. Scouters with district or council positions wear silver loops, regional or national positions wear gold loops.
Advancement and recognition
Youth advancement - Main article: Advancement in Cub Scouts (Boy Scouts of America)
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First grade boys may join the Tiger program where they complete Achievements to earn the Tiger Cub badge, and complete Electives to receive Tiger Track Beads.
Boys graduating from Tiger Cubs or joining at the second grade or above earn the Bobcat badge. They then proceed to the next rank for their age. Second grade boys work toward the Wolf badge, then toward Arrow Points. Third grade Cub Scouts work toward the Bear badge and then earn Arrow Points.
The Webelos program is a two year program for fourth and fifth grade boys. Both years work toward earning Activity Badges. Webelos I dens (fourth grade) work toward the Webelos Badge. After earning the Webelos badge, boys work toward the Compass Point Emblem and Metal Compass Points. Webelos II dens (fifth grade) work towards the Arrow of Light.
The Cub Scouts Academics and Sports Program is designed towards the third aim of Scouting: the development of physical, mental and emotional fitness. It is an optional program for all Cub Scouts designed to assist the Cubs in learning or improving skills. Belt loops are awarded for completing standards in various academic and sport fields. Advanced skills are recognized by pins, displayed on the Cub Scout Academic and Sports letter.
Leader recognition Cub Scout leaders who complete training, tenure, and performance requirements are recognized by a system of awards. The Cub Scouter Award is available to any leader, while the Tiger Cub Den Leader Award, Cub Scout Den Leader Award, Webelos Den Leader Award and the Cubmaster Award are available to those who have held the respective positions. These awards are recognized by a certificate and an embroidered square knot insignia.[2]
Den Chiefs may earn the Den Chief Service Award or the Webelos Den Chief Service Award.
Activities Each Pack has a number of annual events such as the Pinewood Derby, the Space Derby, and the Boy Scout birthday celebration. The Pinewood Derby is an annual event of the Cub Scouts (the young-age division of the Boy Scouts of America). ...
The Pack Overnighter is a pack-organized camping activity cheat 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 Consenter trained leadership at an approved site, and is usually held during daylight or early evening hours, but not overnight. Den members are supervised by den and pack leaders.
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 ease the transition from Webelos to boy Scouts.
Training New leaders are encourage to attend training for their position. This training provides the essential information they need to provide a safe and successful quality program.
Training is provided for all new Den Chiefs.
Fast Start Training is the introduction for adult leaders new to the Cub Scout program. Fast Start is self pace and provided as a video or online.
Youth Protection Training is required for all adult leaders and must be certified every three years.
Basic Leader Training consist of New Leader Essentials and Leader Specific Training. New Leader Essentials is a common core program for all adult leaders in the Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Varsity Scouting, and Venturing divisions. Leader Specific Training gives a leader the knowledge and skills needed for a position and is provided for the Tiger Cub den leader, Cub Scout den leader, Webelos den leader, Cubmaster, Pack Committee Chair and assistants. Once Basic Leader Training is completed, the leader is awarded a Trained emblem for uniform wear.
Cub Scout leaders must attend the Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) before they can lead a pack overnight camput. Leaders for day camp and resident camp programs must be trained and cetified by the National Camping School.
Supplemental training modules are designed to provide orientation beyond Basic Leader Training. These shorter training sessions are often provided at the Roundtable, a monthly meeting of leaders from the district, at a Pow-wow or University of Scouting program offered by the local council and at National Cub Scouting Conferences held at the Philmont Scout Ranch and the Florida National High Adventure Sea Base. Philmont Scout Ranch is the oldest of the national high-adventure bases operated by the Boy Scouts of America, along with the Florida High Adventure Sea Base and the Northern Tier High Adventure Bases. ...
The Florida National National High Adventure Sea Base is a national high adventure program base run by the Boy Scouts of America in the Florida Keys. ...
Wood Badge is the advanced training program for leadership skills for all adults in all BSA programs. Wood Badge consists of six days of training (usually presented as two three-day weekends) and an application phase of several months. When training is complete, leaders are recognized with the Wood Badge beads, neckerchief and woggle. The Wood Badge or Woodbadge is the recognition received by adults in Scouting who have completed the Leader training program provided by their respective Scout Association. ...
A woggle is a device to fasten the neckerchief, or scarf, worn as part of the Scout uniform. ...
Footnotes - ^ Packs chartered to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continue to used the age based system.
- ^ Medallions for most awards were discontinued in 2001.
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