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======Cub Scouts======
Cub Scouting is part of the Scouting program of the [[boy_scouts_of_america|Boy Scouts of America]] (BSA), available to boys from first through fifth-grade, or seven–10 years of age and their families. Its membership is the largest of the four BSA programs (Cub Scouting, Boy Scouts, [[sea_scouts|Sea Scouts]] and [[venturers|Venturing]]). Cub Scouting is part of the worldwide Scouting movement and aims to promote character development, citizenship training and personal fitness.

=====Aims, methods and purposes=====
The Aims of Cub Scouting are:
  - Build character.
  - Learn the responsibilities of citizenship.
  - Develop personal fitness.

The Methods of Cub Scouting are:
  - Living the Ideals.
  - Belonging to a Den.
  - Using Advancement.
  - Involving Family and Home.
  - Participating in Activities.
  - Serving Neighborhood and Community.
  - Wearing the Uniform.
  - Making Character Connections.

The Purposes of Cub Scouting are:
  - Character Development.
  - Spiritual Growth.
  - Sportsmanship and Fitness.
  - Family Understanding.
  - Respectful Relationships.
  - Personal Achievement.
  - Friendly Service.
  - Fun and Adventure.
  - Preparation for Boy Scouts.

=====Program and activities=====
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Each pack has a number of annual events such as the pinewood derby, raingutter regatta, the space derby, gold rush, the blue and gold banquet, and Scout Sunday or Scout Sabbath.

Several structured camping activities are available in the Cub Scout program. The pack overnighter is a pack-organized camping activity that provides Cub Scouts with positive outdoor experiences. Cub Scout day camp or twilight camp is an accredited, organized, one- to five-day program for Cub Scouts using trained leadership at an approved site, and is usually held during daylight or early evening hours, but not overnight.

Cub Scout resident camp is an organized, accredited overnight camping program covering at least two nights and conducted under trained leadership in an established Scout camp operated by the council. The Webelos den overnight camp introduces the boy and his parent to the camping program, under the leadership of the Webelos den leader. 

Joint campouts with a local Boy Scout troop for second-year Webelos can help to strengthen ties between the pack and troop and facilitate the transition from Webelos to Boy Scouts.

Alcohol is strictly prohibited at all Cub Scout events.


=====Resources=====
  * [[http://www.scouting.org|Boy Scouts of America]]
  * [[http://www.scouting.org/LocalCouncilLocator.aspx|Local Council Locator]]
  * [[http://www.scoutingmagazine.org/|Scouting magazine]]
  * [[http://boyslife.org/|Boys' Life magazine]]
  * [[http://www.scouting.org/HealthandSafety/GSS/toc.aspx|Guide to Safe Scouting]]
====Cub Scouts====
  * [[http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/CubScouts.aspx|Cub Scouting]]
  * [[http://www.sageventure.com/history/cub/|Cub Scout Rank Badges 1930 - 2010]]
  * [[http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Cub_Scouting|Cub Scout Leader Portal]]
  * [[http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Cub_Scout_Worksheets|Cub Scout Worksheets]]
  * [[http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/WW|Webelos & Arrow of Light Adventures Worksheets]]
  * [[http://usscouts.org/advance/cubscout/intro.asp|Cub Scout Advancement]]

=====See also=====
  * [[boy_scouts_of_america|Boy Scouts of America]]
    * [[eagle_and_quartermaster_recognition|Eagle and Quartermaster recognition]]
    * [[merit_badge_counseling|Merit Badge Counseling]]
    * [[scout_councils|Scouts Councils]]
  * [[coastie_the_safety_boat_for_cub_scouts|Coastie the Safety Boat for Cub Scouts]]
  * [[sea_partners_for_cub_scouts|Sea Partners for Cub Scouts]]
  * [[water_safety_for_cub_scouts|Water safety for Cub Scouts]]
  * [[sea_scouts|Sea Scouts]]
    * [[regattas_rendezvous|Regattas and Rendezvous]]
    * [[safety_at_sea_weekend|Safety at Sea Weekend]]
  * [[venturers|Venturers]]
  * [[coast_guard_auxiliary_boater_education_for_scouts|Auxiliary boater education for Scouts]]
  * [[canoeing_and_kayaking|Canoeing and kayaking]]
  * [[preparing_for_trip_to_florida_sea_base|Preparing for a trip to Florida Sea Base]]
  * [[vessel_safety_checks_of_scout_camp_boats|Vessel Safety Checks of Scout Camp and Sea Scout boats]]
  * [[youth_protection_training|Youth protection training]]