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What is Cub Scouting?
Cub Scouting is a year-round family program designed for youth
who are in the first grade through fifth grade (or 7, 8, 9, and 10
years of age). Youth who are older than 10, or who have
completed the fifth grade, can no longer join Cub Scouting,
but may be eligible to join the Boy Scouting or Venturing program.
 
What is Purpose of Cub Scouting?
Since 1930, Cub Scouting has been a part of the Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), available to boys and girls from first through fifth grade, or 7 to 10 years of age and their families. Its membership is the largest of the three BSA divisions (Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, and Venturing). Cub Scouting is part of the worldwide Scouting movement and aims to promote character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness.

The ten purposes of Cub Scouting are:
  • 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 Scout Motto
"Do Your Best"

The Scout Oath (Promise)
On My Honor, I Will Do My Best To Do My Duty To God And My Country
To Obey The Scout Law; To Help Other People At All Times;
To Keep Myself Physically Strong, Mentally Awake, And Morally Straight.


The Scout Law
A Scout is
Trustworthy
Loyal
Helpful
Friendly
Courteous
Kind
Obedient
Cheerful
Thrifty
Brave
Clean
Reverent




Now is the perfect time to join Scouting! We have three easy ways to get connected with Scouting in your neighborhood.

History of Cub Scouting