1. 1 Introduction to Cub Scouting

2. 2 Opening Ceremony

3. 3 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.

4. 4 Why Are You Here? To learn the fundamentals of Cub Scouting To learn what Cub Scout leaders do To learn how to make Cub Scouting work To learn how to have fun with my den and pack To learn how to have successful den and pack meetings and activities

5. 5 Today’s Training Models a pack meeting Starts with general information Continues with specific information Provides you with the tools to succeed

6. 6 What is Cub Scouting?

7. 7 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

8. 8 The Foundations of Scouting BSA Mission Statement The Scout Oath The Scout Law The Vision Statement The Aims

9. 9 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

10. 10 Cub Scouting Fun and Adventure It’s time for some FUN!

11. 11 12 Core Values of Cub Scouting Citizenship Compassion Cooperation Courage Faith Health and fitness Honesty Perseverance Positive attitude Resourcefulness Respect Responsibility

12. 12 Character Connections Know what values mean. Commit to doing what feels morally right. Practice living according to the Core Values.

13. 13 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

14. 14 Age-Appropriate Programs RankGradeAge Tiger CubsFirst7 Wolf CubsSecond8 Bear CubsThird9 WebelosFourth, Fifth10

15. 15 Safeguarding Our Youth Youth Protection – Two-deep leadership – Online training available Health and Safety – What activities are age-appropriate? – What are the BSA policies? – Training available throughout the year

16. 16 MORE FUN CUB SCOUTS LOVE

17. 17 Becoming a Bobcat The first accomplishment in Cub Scouting Eight simple requirements It’s your turn!

18. 18 1. The Cub Scout Promise Learn and say the Cub Scout Promise and complete the Honesty Character Connection. 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.

19. 19 Character Connections Honesty

20. 20 2. The Law of the Pack Say the Law of the Pack. Tell what it means. – The Cub Scout follows Akela, – The Cub Scout helps the pack go, – The pack helps the Cub Scout grow, – The Cub Scout gives goodwill.

21. 21 3. Tell What Webelos Means We’ll Be Loyal Scouts

22. 22 4. The Cub Scout Sign Show the Cub Scout sign and tell what it means.

23. 23 5. The Cub Scout Handshake Show the Cub Scout handshake and tell what it means.

24. 24 6. The Cub Scout Motto Say the Cub Scout motto. A motto is a guiding principle. – Do Your Best!

25. 25 7. The Cub Scout Salute Give the Cub Scout salute and tell what it means.

26. 26 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.

27. 27 Congratulations! You have completed all the requirements a boy needs to earn the Bobcat badge.

28. 28 Cub Scouting Time for a Cheer – Recognition is always welcome at a pack meeting!

29. 29 Review and Questions