Cub Scout Pack 206 provides fun activities that build character, citizenship and fitness for scouts in grades K-5.
The Methods of Cub Scouting To accomplish its purposes and achieve the overall goals of building character, learning citizenship, and developing personal fitness, Cub Scouting uses seven methods:
1. Living the Ideals: Cub Scouting’s values are embedded in the Scout Oath, the Scout Law, the Cub Scout motto, and the Cub Scout sign, handshake, and salute. These practices help establish and reinforce the program’s values in scouts and the leaders who guide them.
2. Belonging to a Den: The den—a group of six to eight scouts who are about the same age—is the place where Cub Scouting starts. In the den, Cub Scouts develop new skills & interests, they practice sportsmanship and good citizenship, and they learn to do their best, not just for themselves but for the den as well.
3. Using Advancement: Recognition is important to scouts. The advancement plan provides fun for the scouts, gives them a sense of personal achievement as they earn badges, and strengthens family understanding as adult family members and their den leader work with scouts on advancement projects.
4. Involving Family and Home: Whether a Cub Scout lives with two parents or one, a foster family, or other relatives; his family is an important part of Cub Scouting. Parents and adult family members provide leadership and support for Cub Scouting and help ensure that scouts have a good experience in the program.
5. Participating in Activities: Cub Scouts participate in a huge array of activities, including games, projects, skits, stunts, songs, outdoor activities, trips and service projects. Besides being fun, these activities offer opportunities for growth, achievement, and family involvement.
6. Serving Home and Neighborhood: Cub Scouting focuses on the home and neighborhood. It helps scouts strengthen connections to their local communities, which in turn support growth and development.
7. Wearing the Uniform: Cub Scout uniforms serve a dual purpose, demonstrating membership in the group (everyone is dressed alike) and individual achievement (scouts wear the badges they’ve earned). Wearing the uniform to meetings and activities also encourages a neat appearance, a sense of belonging, and good behavior.