About Cub Scouting
Since 1930, the Boy Scouts of America has helped younger boys through Cub Scouting. Cub Scouting is a year-round
family-oriented part of the Boy Scouts of America program designed for boys who are in the first through fith grades.
Parents, leaders, and organizations work together to achieve the 10 purposes of Cub Scouting:
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- Character Development
- Spiritual Growth
- Good Citizenship
- Sportsmanship and Fitness
- Family Understanding
- Respectful Relationships
- Personal Achievement
- Friendly Service
- Fun and Adventure
- Preparation for Boy Scouts
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The Cub Scouts of America colors are blue and gold. They have special meaning, which will help boys see beyond the fun
of Cub Scouting to its ultimate goals. The blue stands for truth and spirituality, steadfast loyalty, and the sky above.
The gold stands for warm sunlight, good cheer and happiness.
As a boy begins the Boy Scout Trail, he joins other boys his own age. He can start the scouting program at any age
from 6 to 17 years old. The Cub Scout program is for 1st graders through 5th graders - Tiger cubs, Wolf scouts, and Bear
scouts. After completing Bear scout requirements, scouts begin their Webelos program.
Cub Scouts are grouped into "dens" with recommended den size of from 6 to 8 scouts. These groups, or dens, form a pack
which is part of a district. Districts combine to make a council. Our pack is Pack 374 in the
Trail of Tears District which is part of the Middle Tennessee Council.
The Bobcat rank is the first rank earned by Cub Scouts, no matter which grade they begin scouting. After earning the
Bobcat rank, he then begins earning the rank of his grade.
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