1. 1 Introduction to Cub Scouting

2. 2 The Cub Scout Sign

3. 3 The Cub Scout Salute

4. 4 Opening Ceremony

5. 5 The 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.

6. 6 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.

7. 7 What is Cub Scouting?

8. 8 Cub Scouting … Is for boys aged 7 to 11 or in the first through fifth grade Is family oriented Builds independence Is designed to develop participatory citizenship, character, and personal fitness Has age-appropriate activities and lessons Is the young-boy program of the Boy Scouts of America

9. 9 The Foundations of Scouting BSA Mission Statement The Scout Oath The Scout Law The Vision Statement The Aims

10. 10 BSA Mission Statement The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.

11. 11 Purposes of Cub Scouting Character Development Spiritual Growth Good Citizenship Sportsmanship and Fitness Family Understanding Respectful Relationships Personal Achievement Friendly Service Fun and Adventure Preparation for Boy Scouts

12. 12 The Scout Law A Scout is: Trustworthy Loyal Helpful Friendly Courteous Kind Obedient Cheerful Thrifty Brave Clean Reverent

13. 13 The Vision Statement The Boy Scouts of America will prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law

14. 14 The Aims Character development Participating citizenship Personal fitness

15. 15 The Purposes of Cub Scouting Character Development Spiritual Growth Good Citizenship Sportsmanship & Fitness Family Understanding Respectful Relationships Personal Achievement Friendly Service Fun and Adventure Preparation for Boy Scouts

16. 16 The Methods of Cub Scouting Living the ideals Belonging to a den Using advancement Involving family and home Participating in activities Serving home and neighborhood Wearing the uniform Making Character Connections

17. 17 12 Core Values of Cub Scouting Citizenship Compassion Cooperation Courage Faith Health and fitness Honesty Perseverance Positive attitude Resourcefulness Respect Responsibility

18. 18 Character Connections Know what values mean. Commit to doing what feels morally right. Practice living according to the Core Values.

19. 19 Cub Scouting Fun and Adventure It’s time for some FUN!

20. 20 Age-Appropriate Programs RankGradeAge Tiger CubsFirst7 Wolf CubsSecond8 Bear CubsThird9 WebelosFourth, Fifth10

21. 21 Safeguarding Our Youth Youth Protection – Two-deep leadership – Online training and the resources available Health and Safety – What activities are age-appropriate? – What are the BSA policies? – Training available throughout the year

22. 22 THE GUIDE TO SAFE SCOUTING

23. 23 MORE FUN CUB SCOUTS LOVE

24. 24 Becoming a Bobcat The first accomplishment in Cub Scouting Eight simple requirements

25. 25 1. The Cub Scout Promise Learn and say the Cub Scout Promise and complete the Honesty Character Connection.

26. 26 Character Connections Honesty

27. 27 2. The Law of the Pack Say the Law of the Pack. Tell what it means.

28. 28 3. Tell What Webelos Means We’ll Be Loyal Scouts

29. 29 4. The Cub Scout Sign Show the Cub Scout sign and tell what it means.

30. 30 5. The Cub Scout Handshake Show the Cub Scout handshake and tell what it means.

31. 31 6. The Cub Scout Motto Say the Cub Scout motto. A motto is a guiding principle. – Do Your Best!

32. 32 7. The Cub Scout Salute Give the Cub Scout salute and tell what it means.

33. 33 8. Protect Your Children from Child Abuse With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the parents’ guide, How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse.

34. 34 Cub Scouting Time for a Cheer – Recognition is always welcome at a pack meeting!

35. 35 Review and Questions