Character Development
Since its origin, the Scouting program has been an educationalexperience concerned with values. In 1910, the first activities forScouts were designed to build character, physical fitness, practicalskills, and service. These elements were part of the original Cub Scoutprogram and continue to be part of Cub Scouting today. Character can bedefined as the collection of core values possessed by an individual thatleads to moral commitment and action. Core values are the basis of goodcharacter development. In helping boys develop character, Cub Scoutingpromotes the following 12 core values.
Cub Scouting's 12 Core Values
- Citizenship
- Compassion
- Cooperation
- Courage
- Faith
- Health and fitness
- Honesty
- Perseverance
- Positive attitude
- Resourcefulness
- Respect
- Responsibility
Character is "values in action."
Cub Scouting Ideals
Apart from the fun and excitement of Cub Scout activities, the CubScout Promise, the Law of the Pack, and the Cub Scout sign, handshake,motto, and salute all teach good citizenship and contribute to a boy'ssense of belonging.
Scout Oath (or Promise)
On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
Mentally awake, and morally straight.
Cub Scout Motto
Do Your Best.
Scout Law
A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly,
courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty,
brave, clean, and reverent.
Colors
The Cub Scouting colors are blue and gold. They have special meaning,which will help boys see beyond the fun of Cub Scouting to its ultimategoals.
- The blue stands for truth and spirituality, steadfast loyalty, and the sky above.
- The gold stands for warm sunlight, good cheer, and happiness.