The Purpose of Scouting
Cub
Scouting means "doing." Everything in Cub Scouting is designed to have
the boys doing things. Activities are used to achieve the aims of
Scouting - citizenship training, character development, and personal
fitness. Most of these activities happen right in the den and pack.
Additional activities include those done at the council level, including
camps and Scout Fair.
- The official purposes of Cub Scouting are to:
- Positively influence character development and encourage
spiritual growth
- Help boys develop habits and attitudes of good citizenship
- Encourage good sportsmanship and pride in growing strong in
mind and body
- Improve understanding within the family
- Strengthen boys' ability to get along with other boys and
respect other people
- Foster a sense of personal achievement by helping boys develop
new interests and skills
- Show how to be helpful and do one's best
- Provide fun and exciting new things to do
- Prepare boys to become Boy Scouts
The Cub Scout
colors are blue and gold. The blue stands for truth and spirituality,
steadfast loyalty, and the sky above. The gold stands for warm sunlight,
good cheer, and happiness. Together, they symbolize what Cub Scouting
is all about.