YOUR SON, SCOUTING, AND YOUMost parents want their son to grow up to be a person of worth, a self-reliant, dependable and caring individual. Scouting has these same goals in mind for boys.
SCOUTING... AN AID FOR PARENTSScouting develops strong values in each boy. Scouting honors the home, school, and church or synagogue as the origins of our youths' values. The goal of Scouting is to nurture and extend these values by emphasizing the Scout Oath and Law.
Scouting teaches first aid, swimming, outdoor skills, hiking, and camping as well as personal and home safety. Knot tying might seem quaint and outmoded in this computer age, but such hands-on learning helps boys realize their own potential for learning and mastering new skills. Scouting builds pride and self-confidence to handle challenges that cross their paths.
While every skill Scouting teaches is important, the self-confidence, fun and sense of accomplishment boys get from skill-building activities are equally important. Each Scouting activity has the basic goal of building character. In Scouting for today and tomorrow, CHARACTER COUNTS!
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENTSince its origin, the Scouting program has been an educational experience concerned with values. In 1910, the first activities for Scouts were designed to build character, physical fitness, practical skills, and service. These elements were part of the original Cub Scout program and continue to be a part of Cub Scouting today.
Character development extends into every aspect of Cub Scouting. Cub Scout leaders strive to use Cub Scouting's 12 core values throughout all elements of the program - service projects, ceremonies, games, skits, songs, crafts, and all other activities enjoyed at den and pack meetings.
CUB SCOUTING'S 12 CORE VALUESCitizenship, Compassion, Cooperation, Courage, Faith, Health and Fitness, Honesty, Perseverance, Positive Attitude, Resourcefulness, Respect, and Responsibility.
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