The Purposes of Cub Scouting

Since 1930, the BSA has helped younger boys (and now girls) through Cub Scouting. It is a year-round family program designed for boys and girls who are in Kindergarten through fifth grade (or 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 years of age). Parents, leaders, and organizations work together to achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting. Currently, Cub Scouting is the largest of the BSA`s membership divisions. (The others being Scouting BSA, Sea Scouts and Venturing.)

Mission Statement and Purpose

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 Law.

The Scout Oath

On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

The Scout Law

A Scout is:

Trustworthy
Loyal
Helpful
Friendly
Courteous
Kind
Obedient
Cheerful
Thrifty
Brave
Clean
Reverent

The Cub Scout Motto

Do Your Best

Scout Slogan

Do a Good Turn Daily.