1. The Life Cycle of Scouts (It’s a Journey…)
Contact: Arthur Hsu

2. Objectives Understand the Mission of the BSA Program
Understand the Aims and Methods of Scouting
Understand Cub Scout Purposes and Values
Understand the Cub Scout and Boy Scout “Life Cycles” including:
Major Milestones/Skills
Religious Aspects
Leadership Aspects
Adult Training/Roles
Understand Your Role in this Life Cycle

3. BSA Mission Statement The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to
prepare young people to make ethical choices over
their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the
Scout Oath and Law.

4. Scout Oath and Law Cub Scout Boy Scout
Cub Scout Promise I, [your name], promise to do my best To do my duty to God and my country, To help other people, and To obey the Law of the Pack. The Law of the Pack The Cub Scout follows Akela. The Cub Scout helps the pack go. The pack helps the Cub Scout grow. The Cub Scout gives goodwill.
Scout Oath/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. Scout Law A Scout is: Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent

5. Boy Scout Aims Growth in moral strength and character
What the boy is himself; his personal qualities, his values, his outlook.
Participating citizenship
The boy’s relationship to others. He comes to learn obligations to other people, to the society he lives in, and to the government that presides over that society.
Development in physical, mental, and emotional fitness
Fitness includes the body (well-tuned and healthy), the mind (able to think and solve problems), and the emotions (self-control, courage, and self-respect).

6. Boy Scout Methods Uniform Ideas Patrols Outdoors Adult Association
Commitment to aims-identity
Ideas
Oath – Law - Motto - Slogan
Patrols
Peer groups-elected representation-activities
Outdoors
All outdoor programs
Adult Association
Image-role model-example
Personal Growth
Good Turn-service projects-religious emblems
Advancement
Self-reliance-ability to help others-challenge
Leadership Development
Leadership skills and practice-citizenship

7. Cub Scout Purposes & Values
Growth in moral strength and character  Participating citizenship  Development in physical, mental, and emotional fitness
Cub Scout Purposes & Values
Purposes of Cub Scouting
Cub Scouting’s 12 Core Values
Character Develop-ment
Spiritual Growth
Good Citizen-ship
Sports-manship & Fitness
Family Under-standing
Respectful Relation-ships
Personal Achieve-ment
Friendly Service
Fun & Adventure
Citizenship
Compassion
Cooperation
Courage
Faith
Health & Fitness
Honesty
Perseverance
Positive Attitude
Resourcefulness
Respect
Responsibility
Advancement  Ideas  Patrols  Outdoors  Adult Association  Personal Growth  Leadership Development  Uniform

8. Cub Scout Life Cycle Grade Rank Objectives/ Skills
Growth in moral strength and character  Participating citizenship  Development in physical, mental, and emotional fitness
Cub Scout Life Cycle
Grade
1st Grade/Tiger Year
2nd Grade/ Wolf Year
3rd Grade/ Bear Year
4th Grade/ Webelos I Year
5th Grade/ Webelos II Year
Rank
Tiger Badge
Bobcat Badge
Wolf Badge
Bear Badge
Webelos Badge
Arrow of Light (AOL)
Objectives/ Skills
Family, Den, and Go See Its
Chores, Family Scrapbook, Community History
Community Map, Pledge of Allegiance, Police and Fire Station visit
Fire Drill, What to do if Separated, Food Pyramid
Communicating
Weather, Leaves, and Hiking
Introduction to Cub Scouts including:
Cub Scout Promise
Law of the Pack
Sign & Handshake
Motto & Salute
Webelos Meaning
How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse
Physical Fitness/ Health
Flag traditions
Emergency contacts & Community
Safe Tool Use
Cooking & Eating
Conservation
God & Me
Making Good Choices
Home and Street Safety
World Conservation Award
God & Family/ Parvuli Dei
Country/ Citizenship, Wildlife, Conservation, Law Enforcement
Cooking, Emergency Readiness, Handling money
Safe Cycling
Fitness
Communication
Whittling Chip
Understand Webelos Badge & Uniform
Citizenship
Understand requirements to be a Boy Scout
Complete Faith-related requirements
Demonstrate knowledge of Boy Scout requirements
Readyman
Outdoorsman
Participate in Boy Scout Troop meeting and outdoor activity
Join a Troop
Leadership/ Organization
Adult Tiger Den Leader & Parents/ Dens
Den Leaders plan all activities/objectives
Adult Cub Scout Den Leader/ Dens
Den Leaders plan all activities/objectives in consultation with Scouts
Adult Webelos Den Leader/ Patrols
Patrol Leaders work with Scouts to plan activities/objectives
Patrol Leaders begin working with Scouts to transition to Boy Scouts
Adult Training
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New Leader Essentials
Tiger Den Leader
Cub Scout Den Leader
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)
Webelos Den Leader
Outdoor Webelos Leader Skills (OWLS)
Advancement  Ideas  Patrols  Outdoors  Adult Association  Personal Growth  Leadership Development  Uniform

9. Boy Scout Life Cycle AOL/6th Grade to 7th or 8th Grade (Scout Skills)
Growth in moral strength and character  Participating citizenship  Development in physical, mental, and emotional fitness
Boy Scout Life Cycle
AOL/6th Grade to 7th or 8th Grade (Scout Skills)
1st Class to 18th Birthday (Leadership/Service)
Rank
Scouter
Tenderfoot
Second Class
First Class
Star
Life
Eagle
Objectives/ Skills
SMC – Scout Master Conference
BOR – Board of Review
Introduction to Boy Scouts including:
Boy Scout Oath,
Law, Motto, Slogan & Outdoor Code
Sign & Handshake
How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse
SMC
BSA values & Patrol Method
Introduction to Scout/ Camping / First Aid skills
Buddy System & safe hiking
Improve physical fitness
Identify poisonous plants
SMC & BOR
Map & Compass
5 Troop/Patrol activities
Totin’ Chip
Firem’n Chit
Open fire cooking
Identify wild animals
First Aid &Hurry Cases
Safe Swim, Reach-in Water Rescue
DARE
Orienteering
Serve as Patrol Grubmaster
Meet Civic Leader
Identify Native Plants
Lashings
Pass BSA Swim Test
Line Water Rescue
First Aid w/ Bandages, transport, & heart attack signs
Leave No Trace
4 months as 1st Class Scout
4 months in Position of Responsibility
6 Merit Badges (4 Eagle)
Service Projects (6 hours)
6 months as Star Scout
6 months in Position of Responsibility
5 Merit Badges (3 Eagle)
6 months as Life Scout
10 Merit Badges (5 Eagle)
Eagle Scout Service Project
SMC &
Eagle BOR
Leadership/ Organization
Patrol Leader Conference (PLC) w/ Scoutmaster, Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leaders, & Troop Leaders meet regularly to plan upcoming activities/objectives
Troop meets weekly to work on activities/objectives
Patrols meet monthly and work on Patrol activities/objectives
Troop Committee & Adult Leaders enable activities/ decisions
Leadership Positions/ Training
Patrol Leader (PL), Assistant Patrol Leader (APL), Patrol Quartermaster
Senior Patrol Leader (SPL), Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL), Troop Guide, OA Representative, Den Chief, Scribe, Librarian, Historian, Quartermaster, Chaplain Aide, Instructor, LNT Instructor
BSA Life Guard, National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT), God & Church/Ad Altare Dei, Camp Staff (Fall, Winter, Summer, NYLT)
Eagle Rq’d Merit Badges
Camping, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Communications, Environmental Science, Family Life, First Aid, Personal Fitness, Personal Management, Emergency Preparedness or Life Saving, and Cycling or Hiking or Swimming.
Adult Training
Scout Master/Assistant Scout Master: YPT, New Leader Essentials, SM/ASM Leader Specific, Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS)
Troop Essentials: Safe Swim, Safe Afloat, Red Cross CPR/First Aid, Climb-on Safety, Wilderness First Aid
Advancement  Ideas  Patrols  Outdoors  Adult Association  Personal Growth  Leadership Development  Uniform

10. Utilize EDGE training philosophy:
Growth in moral strength and character  Participating citizenship  Development in physical, mental, and emotional fitness
Your Role in This Life Cycle/Journey
Adult/Parent leadership and involvement should adjust to enable more Scout decision-making and empowerment.
In Cub Scouts, Parents serve as Cub Master, Pack Committee Chair, Den/Patrol Leaders and Pack Committee members
In Boy Scouts, Parents serve as Scout Master, Troop Committee Chair, Assistant Scout Masters, Troop Committee members, and Merit Badge Counselors
Parent involvement is critical throughout to enable Scouts to stay focused on this journey.
Adults/Parents should enable Scouts to perform activities well.
Invest enough time and practice for Scouts to learn and perform well (e.g., flag ceremonies, scout skills)
Utilize EDGE training philosophy:
Educate/Explain
Demonstrate
Guide
Empower/Enable
Adults/Parents should get the appropriate training for their position (Because all Scouts deserve “Trained” Leaders)
Utilize additional training opportunities like the District Round Tables and Scouter Success Seminar
Seek additional roles and training opportunities to help your unit, district, and council:
Range Master, Wood Badge, Powderhorn, Unit Commissioner, National Camp School, etc.
Additional ideas for Parent involvement can be found at
Remember: It’s a journey for your Scouts. It’s also a journey for YOU.
Advancement  Ideas  Patrols  Outdoors  Adult Association  Personal Growth  Leadership Development  Uniform

11. Appendix

12. Scout Motto, Slogan, and Outdoor Code
Cub Scout Motto Do Your Best. Boy Scout Motto Be Prepared Boy Scout Slogan Do a Good Turn Daily Outdoor Code As an American, I will do my best to: Be clean in my outdoor manners, Be careful with fire, Be considerate in the outdoors, And Be conservation-minded.

13. Cub Scout Core Values and the Scout Law
Cub Scouting’s 12 Core Values
12 Points of the Scout Law
Citizenship
Compassion
Cooperation
Courage
Faith
Health & Fitness
Honesty
Perseverance
Positive Attitude
Resourcefulness
Respect
Responsibility
Trustworthy
Loyal
Helpful
Friendly
Courteous
Kind
Obedient
Cheerful
Thrifty
Brave
Clean
Reverent