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| − | | <div align="left">[[Image:CubScoutTrademarkbeveled.jpg|Cub Scouts BSA]]</div> || <div align="left">'''Cub Scouting''' is part of the Scouting program of the [[Boy Scouts of America]] (BSA), available to boys from first through fifth-grade, or 7–10 years of age and their families. Its membership is the largest of the four BSA programs (Cub Scouting, [[ | + | | <div align="left">[[Image:CubScoutTrademarkbeveled.jpg|Cub Scouts BSA]]</div> || <div align="left">'''Cub Scouting''' is part of the Scouting program of the [[Boy Scouts of America]] (BSA), available to boys and girls from first through fifth-grade, or 7–10 years of age and their families. Its membership is the largest of the four BSA programs (Cub Scouting, [[Scouts BSA]], [[Sea Scouts]], and [[Venturing]]). Cub Scouting is part of the worldwide Scouting movement and aims to promote character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness.</div> || <div align="right">__TOC__</div> || |
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==Coast Guard Auxiliary Best Practices== | ==Coast Guard Auxiliary Best Practices== | ||
* [[Coastie the Safety Boat for Cub Scouts]] | * [[Coastie the Safety Boat for Cub Scouts]] | ||
| − | * [http:// | + | * [http://www.teamcoastguard.org/2011/Oct/A111015/index.htm Raingutter Regatta] -- The raingutter regatta is a racing event for Cub Scouts in the Boy Scouts of America that is the sailboat equivalent of the pinewood derby. |
| + | * [[Sea Partners for Cub Scouts]] | ||
* [[Water Safety for Cub Scouts]] | * [[Water Safety for Cub Scouts]] | ||
==Aims, Methods, and Purposes== | ==Aims, Methods, and Purposes== | ||
The '''Aims of Cub Scouting''' are to build character, learn the responsibilities of citizenship, and develop personal fitness. | The '''Aims of Cub Scouting''' are to build character, learn the responsibilities of citizenship, and develop personal fitness. | ||
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The '''Methods of Cub Scouting''' | The '''Methods of Cub Scouting''' | ||
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| <div align="left">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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Alcohol is strictly prohibited at all Cub Scout events.</div> || <div align="right">[[Image:CubScoutTrail.png|150px|Cub Scout Trail]]</div> || | | <div align="left">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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Alcohol is strictly prohibited at all Cub Scout events.</div> || <div align="right">[[Image:CubScoutTrail.png|150px|Cub Scout Trail]]</div> || | ||
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| + | ==Scouts & Auxiliary work together== | ||
| + | * [http://my.cgaux.org/forums/viewcategory/1366 '''Sea Scouts/Auxiliary Youth Development''' Community of Interest] is a great place to get the latest information about Sea Scouts and the Auxiliary. Subscribe and stay up-to-date. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://www.scouting.org Boy Scouts of America] | * [http://www.scouting.org Boy Scouts of America] | ||
| − | ** [http://www.scouting.org/ | + | ** [http://www.scouting.org/LocalCouncilLocator.aspx Find your local Scout Council] |
| + | ** [https://www.scouting.org/training/youth-protection/ Youth protection training] | ||
* [http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/CubScouts.aspx What is Cub Scouting?] | * [http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/CubScouts.aspx What is Cub Scouting?] | ||
*[http://www.sageventure.com/history/cub/ Cub Scout & Den Mother Badges 1930 - Present] at BSA Badge History | *[http://www.sageventure.com/history/cub/ Cub Scout & Den Mother Badges 1930 - Present] at BSA Badge History | ||
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Cub Scouting is part of the Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), available to boys and girls from first through fifth-grade, or 7–10 years of age and their families. Its membership is the largest of the four BSA programs (Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, Sea Scouts, and Venturing). Cub Scouting is part of the worldwide Scouting movement and aims to promote character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness. |
Coast Guard Auxiliary Best Practices
- Coastie the Safety Boat for Cub Scouts
- Raingutter Regatta -- The raingutter regatta is a racing event for Cub Scouts in the Boy Scouts of America that is the sailboat equivalent of the pinewood derby.
- Sea Partners for Cub Scouts
- Water Safety for Cub Scouts
Aims, Methods, and Purposes
The Aims of Cub Scouting are to build character, learn the responsibilities of citizenship, and develop personal fitness.
The Methods of Cub Scouting
- 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
Ideals
The Cub Scout ideals are spelled out in the Cub Scout Promise, the Law of the Pack, and the Cub Scout Motto.
- Cub Scout Promise
- I 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.
- 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.
- Cub Scout Motto
- Do Your Best
The Cub Scout sign identifies the youth as a Cub Scout and is used when giving the Cub Scout Promise or the Law of the Pack. The Cub Scout salute is used when saluting the flag of the United States. The handshake is used as a token of friendship and identity.
Program and activities
| 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. |
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Scouts & Auxiliary work together
- Sea Scouts/Auxiliary Youth Development Community of Interest is a great place to get the latest information about Sea Scouts and the Auxiliary. Subscribe and stay up-to-date.
External links
- Boy Scouts of America
- What is Cub Scouting?
- Cub Scout & Den Mother Badges 1930 - Present at BSA Badge History
- Cub Scouting at the MeritBadge.org
- Cub Scout Belt Loop Worksheets including blank maps, logs, chart, diagrams, and checklists, as needed.
- Webelos Activity Badge Worksheets for 4th and 5th grade boys in the US.
- Cub Scout Advancement at USScouts.Org - huge list of resources for Cub Scouts and leaders in the US.
- Scouting magazine
- Boy's Life magazine
- Guide to Safe Scouting
