1 introduction to cub scouting. 2 the cub scout sign

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Introductionto Cub Scouting

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The Cub Scout Sign

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The Cub Scout Salute

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Opening Ceremony

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The Cub Scout Promise

I, (your name), promise to do my bestTo do my duty to God and my country,To help other people, andTo obey the Law of the Pack.

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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.

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What is Cub Scouting?

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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

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

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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.

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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

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The Scout Law

A Scout is:• Trustworthy• Loyal• Helpful• Friendly• Courteous• Kind

• Obedient• Cheerful• Thrifty• Brave• Clean• Reverent

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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

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The Aims

• Character development• Participating citizenship• Personal fitness

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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

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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

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12 Core Values of Cub Scouting• Citizenship• Compassion• Cooperation• Courage• Faith• Health and fitness

• Honesty• Perseverance• Positive attitude• Resourcefulness• Respect• Responsibility

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Character Connections

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

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Cub Scouting

Fun and AdventureIt’s time for some FUN!

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Age-Appropriate Programs

Rank Grade Age

Tiger Cubs First 7

Wolf Cubs Second 8

Bear Cubs Third 9

Webelos Fourth, Fifth 10

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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

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THE GUIDE TO SAFESCOUTING

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MORE FUN CUB SCOUTSLOVE

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Becoming a Bobcat

• The first accomplishment in Cub Scouting

• Eight simple requirements

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1. The Cub Scout Promise

• Learn and say the Cub Scout Promise and complete the Honesty Character Connection.

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Character Connections

Honesty

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2. The Law of the Pack

• Say the Law of the Pack. Tell what it means.

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3. Tell What Webelos MeansWe’ll Be Loyal Scouts

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4. The Cub Scout Sign

• Show the Cub Scout sign and tell what it means.

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5. The Cub Scout Handshake• Show the Cub Scout handshake and tell

what it means.

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6. The Cub Scout Motto• Say the Cub Scout motto.

A motto is a guiding principle.

– Do Your Best!

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7. The Cub Scout Salute

• Give the Cub Scout salute and tell what it means.

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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.

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Cub Scouting

• Time for a Cheer– Recognition is always welcome at

a pack meeting!

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Review and Questions