What is a Cub Scout?

Cub Scouting is a year-round program for the whole family, designed for boys who are in the first through fifth grade (or 7-10 years old).  Parents and volunteers all work together to achieve the 10 purposes of Cub Scouting:

• Character development

• Spiritual Growth

• Good Citizenship

• Sportsmanship and fitness

• Family understanding

• Respectful relationships

• Personal achievement

• Friendly service

• Fun and adventure

• Preparation for Boy Scouts

Cub Scouting's 12 Core Values

• Citizenship

• Compassion

• Cooperation

• Courage

• Faith

• Health and fitness

• Honesty

• Perseverance

• Positive attitude

• Resourcefulness

• Respect

• Responsibility

The 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."

The Cub Scout Motto

"Do your best!"

The Pledge of Allegiance

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
     of the United States of America,
and to the Republic for which it stands:
     one Nation under God, indivisible,
With Liberty and Justice for all.

You can also read more about scouting at the Boy Scouts of America's web site.  You can go there by clicking here.  There are lots of fun things to do at the BSA's national web site, including fun and games, and news and information.  There's even an online scout store.