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Cub Scout Pack 231
(Farmington Hills, Michigan)
 
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Why Join Scouting?


For me personally, Scouting means that I get to spend time with my boys teaching them about character, respect, setting goals, duty to God and Country and so many other qualities that I believe we want our boys to possess. We get to: play, compete, create, camp, yell and do so many other things that boys were designed to do. - Michael LaFave Cubmaster

For the boys, the answer is “Fun, Fun and More Fun”!

For your son, Cubs Scouts is a place to mix and have fun with other boys his own age.  It’s a safe place, dedicated to the ideal that having fun is about good sportsmanship, good attitude and doing your very best.

He may do something’s with you that you might not have otherwise have done together…things like visiting a fire station, police station, go see how ice cream is made, building a Pinewood Derby car, or learning to shoot a bow and arrow, slingshot or BB gun.

And each year he’ll be challenged by new activities and tasks.  For first graders, it may be a craft that he’s never tried before.  For older boys, it may be something like driving a nail without hammering down on your thumb…or doing chores around the house…or putting down the Xbox360 to identify leaves in the woods…or maybe even being away from home for the first time, without Mom and Dad.

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE A PROGRAM YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR SON TO DO?
 

 

If you are interested in joining or finding out more information about Cub Scouts, you have several options: Take a look at the site and the information below; there is a tremendous amount of information for Boys & Parents. Contact one of the leaders listed on this site and we'll be happy to answer your questions and share our scouting experience with you. You're also invited to join our Pack at one of our summer events or drop- in and attend one of our monthly Pack meetings.

 


The information below comes from:
http://www.scouting.org/CubScouts/AboutCubScouts/Parents/benefits.aspx.

 


          Cub Scouting Is Fun

 

Boys join Cub Scouting because they want to have fun. For boys, however, fun means a lot more than just having a good time. "Fun" is a boy's code word for the satisfaction he gets from meeting challenges, having friends, feeling good about himself, and feeling he is important to other people. While the boys are having fun and doing things they like to do, they also learn new things, discover and master new skills, gain self-confidence, and develop strong friendships.


Cub Scouting Has Ideals

 

Cub Scouting has ideals of spiritual and character growth, citizenship training, and personal fitness. The Cub Scout Promise is a pledge of duty to God and family. The Law of the Pack is a simple formula for good Cub Scouting and good citizenship. The Cub Scout motto, "Do Your Best," is a code of excellence. The Tiger Cub motto, "Search, Discover, Share," encourages personal growth and fitness. Symbols, such as the Cub Scout sign, Cub Scout salute, and the Living Circle, help boys feel a part of a distinct group and add to the appeal of belonging to a widely respected organization.


Cub Scouting Strengthens Families

 

The family is an important influence on our nation's youth. There are many different types of family structures in today's world. Scouting is a support to all types of families as well as to organizations to which families belong. We believe in involving families in the training of youth, and we are sensitive to the needs of present-day families. Cub Scouting provides opportunities for family members to work and play together, to have fun together, and to get to know each other a little better.


Cub Scouting Helps Boys Develop Interests and Skills

 

In Cub Scouting, boys participate in a broad array of activities. Cub Scouts develop ability and dexterity, and they learn to use tools and to follow directions. Recognition and awards encourage them to learn about a variety of subjects, such as conservation, safety, physical fitness, community awareness, academic subjects, sports, and religious activities. These interests might become a hobby or even a career later in life.


Cub Scouting Provides Adventure

 

Cub Scouting helps fulfill a boy's desire for adventure and allows him to use his vivid imagination while taking part in skits, games, field trips, service projects, outdoor activities, and more. The use of a monthly theme lets a boy play the role of an astronaut, clown, explorer, scientist, or other exciting character. Boys find adventure in exploring the outdoors, learning about nature, and gaining a greater appreciation for our beautiful world.


Cub Scouting Has an Advancement Plan

 

The advancement plan recognizes a boy's efforts and achievements. It provides fun for the boys, teaches them to do their best, and helps strengthen understanding as family members work with boys on advancement requirements. Badges are awarded to recognize advancement, and boys like to receive and wear these badges. The real benefit comes from the worthwhile things the boy learns while he is earning the badges, as his self-confidence and self-esteem grow.


Cub Scouting Creates Fellowship

 

Boys like to be accepted as part of a group. In Cub Scouting, boys belong to a small group called a den where they take part in interesting and meaningful activities with their friends. The Cub Scout den and pack are positive places where boys can feel emotionally secure and find support. Each boy gains status and recognition and has a sense of belonging to this group.


Cub Scouting Promotes Diversity

 

In Cub Scouting, boys may learn to interact in a group that may include boys of various ethnicities, income levels, religions, and levels of physical ability. By having fun together and working as a group toward common goals, Cub Scouts learn the importance of not only getting along, but also of working side by side with other boys of different races, classes, religions, cultures, etc.


Cub Scouting Teaches Duty to God and Country

 

The BSA believes that no member can grow into the best kind of citizen without recognizing an obligation to God, and encourages both youth and adult leaders to be faithful in their religious duties. The Scouting movement has long been known for service to others. Scouting believes that patriotism plays a significant role in preparing our nation's youth to become useful and participating citizens. A Cub Scout learns his duty to God, country, others, and self.


Cub Scouting Provides a Year-Round Program

 

Cub Scouting has no specific "season"it's a year-round program. While spring and summer pack activities are informal and there are many activities that Cub Scouts do outdoors, there's still plenty of fun to be had in the fall and winter: the pinewood derby, blue and gold banquet, skits, stunts, craft projects, and indoor games help to round out an entire year of fun and activities.


Cub Scouting Is a Positive Place

 

With all the negative influences in today's society, Scouting provides your son with a positive peer group who can encourage him in all the right ways. Carefully selected leaders provide good role models and a group setting where values are taught and help to reinforce positive qualities of character.