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History of the Cub Scouts
The "Cubbing Program" was introduced by the Boy
Scouts of America in 1930, but its roots go all the way back to the first days
of Scouting. With the early success of the Boy Scouts for boys 12 and over,
there was popular demand for a "younger boy program" for the siblings of Scouts.
Because of concerns that a younger boy program might have a negative effect on
the fledgling Boy Scouts program, the BSA was very careful in their dealings
with this "younger boy problem." (See Scouting Magazine article on "Cubbing"
June 1930)
In 1916, Sir Robert Baden-Powell introduced the
"Wolf Cub" program for younger boys. This program soon found its way to numerous
communities in the Americas. There were also other 'younger boy' organizations
such as the "Little Lodge" of the "Woodcraft Indians," the "Boy Pioneers," and
the "Boy Rangers." Some BSA Boy Scout Troops were also sponsoring unofficial
"Junior Troops" and "Cadet Corps."
Finally, after 20 years of Boy Scouting in America, "Cubbing" was introduced!
What has followed has been nothing short of phenomonal! Boasting over 50,000,000
members since its inception, no program in history has had the far ranging
impact on American youth than Cubbing and Cub Scouting have!
The Purposes of Cub Scouting
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1. Positively influencing a boy's character
development and encouraging spiritual growth
2. Helping boys develop habits and attitudes of good citizenship
3. Encouraging good sportsmanship and pride in growing strong in mind and
body
4. Improving understanding within the family
5. Strengthening the ability to get along with other boys and to respect
other people
6. Fostering a sense of personal achievement by helping boys develop new
interests and skills
7. Showing how to be helpful and do one's best
8. Providing fun and exciting new things to do
9. Preparing boys to become Boy Scouts |
Cub Scout Promise
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Cub Scout Motto
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I, (name), 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. |
Do Your Best. |
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Tiger Cub Promise
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Tiger Cub Motto
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| I promise to love God,my
family, and my country,and to learn about the world. |
Search, Discover, Share. |
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Law of the Pack
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Colors
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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. |
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.
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