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The
Purposes of Cub Scouting
Cub
Scouting has nine purposes: to
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Positively
influence character development and
encourage spiritual growth
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Help
boys develop habits and attitudes of
good citizenship
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Encourage
good sportsmanship and pride in growing
strong in mind and body
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Improve
understanding within the family
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Strengthen
boys' ability to get along with other
boys and respect other people
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Foster
a sense of personal achievement by
helping boys develop new interests and
skills
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Show
how to be helpful and do one's best
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Provide
fun and exciting new things to do
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Prepare
boys to become Boy Scouts
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Cub Scouting Ideals
Apart
from the fun and excitement of Cub Scout
activities, a number of ideals are expressed in
the day-to-day life of the boy and his leaders.
- Cub
Scout Promise
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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.
- Cub
Scout Motto
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Do
Your Best.
- Tiger
Cub Promise
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I
promise to love God,
my family, and my country,
and to learn about the world.
- Tiger
Cub Motto
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Search,
Discover, Share.
- Law
of the Pack
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The
Cub Scout follows Akela.
The Cub Scout helps the pack go.
The pack helps the Cub Scout grow.
The Cub Scout gives goodwill.
- Colors
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The
Cub Scout colors are blue
and gold.
The blue
stands for truth and spirituality, steadfast
loyalty, and the sky above. The gold
stands for warm sunlight, good cheer, and
happiness. Together, they symbolize what
Cub Scouting is all about.
To
learn more about Cub Scouting, or to find out how
to start, join, or support a pack, contact the BSA
council in your area.
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