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Cub Scouting is Fun with a Purpose!
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From a Boys Perspective....
Cub Scouting is fun! no matter what grade you are in, 1st through 5th, it can be a blast. Do you like to learn by doing? This is just the place. You can learn to tie knots, set up a tent, shoot a bow and arrow (archery). Have you ever cooked a meal on a campfire? Sent a secret code to a buddy? built a bird house? Played Ultimate? Hiked? And earn rewards for doing these things? Thats Cub Scouting!
Have you been to the local Police Station and talked to the policement on duty? Or visited the Fire Station and sat in the drivers seat of the pumper truck? Or visited the local tv station and sat in the news anchors chair? These are some of the places you might go with your den or pack.
You might also: Build a Pinewood Derby car and race it on the track, build a sail boat or trimaran and race it in the raingutter regatta or build a space ship and race it to the stars in the pack space derby.
From the Parents Perspective......
Since 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 part of Cub Scouting today
Character development should extend into every aspect of a boy's life. Character development should also extend into every aspect of Cub Scouting. Cub Scout leaders should strive to use Cub Scouting's 12 core values throughout all elements of the program—service projects, ceremonies, games, skits, songs, crafts, and all the other activities enjoyed at den and pack meetings
Cub Scouting's 12 Core Values
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Citizenship:
Contributing service and showing responsibility to local, state, and national communities. |
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Compassion:
Being kind and considerate, and showing concern for the well-being of others. |
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Cooperation:
Being helpful and working together with others toward a common goal |
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Courage:
Being brave and doing what is right regardless of our fears, the difficulties, or the consequences. |
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Faith:
Having inner strength and confidence based on our trust in God. |
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Health and Fitness:
Being personally committed to keeping our minds and bodies clean and fit. |
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Honesty:
Telling the truth and being worthy of trust.
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Perseverance:
Sticking with something and not giving up, even if it is difficult.
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Positive Attitude:
Being cheerful and setting our minds to look for and find the best in all situations.
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Resourcefulness:
Using human and other resources to their fullest.
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Respect:
Showing regard for the worth of something or someone.
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Responsibility:
Fulfilling our duty to God, country, other people, and ourselves
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Reference the National BSA web site for further information.....
http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/CubScouts.aspx |