Cub Scouting teaches lifelong values

The qualities we admire in adults are often learned early in life. The Cub Scout program helps boys to develop qualities they will carry throughout their lifetimes by focusing on 12 core values of character development:

"I believe being a Cub Scout has encouraged my son to follow his goals and strengthened his values. The positive qualities he is developing now will benefit him throughout his lifetime."

1. Citizenship: Contributing service and showing responsibility to local, state, and national communities
2. Compassion: Being kind and considerate, and showing concern for the well-being of others
3. Cooperation: Being helpful and working together with others toward a common goal
4. Courage: Being brave and doing what is right regardless of our fears, the difficulties, or the consequences
5. Faith: Having inner strength and confidence based on our trust in God
6. Health and Fitness: Being personally committed to keeping our minds and bodies clean and fit
7. Honesty: Telling the truth and being worthy of trust
8. Perseverance: Sticking with something and not giving up, even if it is difficult
9. Positive Attitude: Being cheerful and setting our minds to look for and find the best in all situations
10. Resourcefulness: Using human and other resources to their fullest
11. Respect: Showing regard for the worth of something or someone
12. Responsibility: Fulfilling our duty to God, country, other people, and ourselves

By weaving these values into fun and educational activities, Cub Scouting helps boys grow up to be self-reliant, dependable, and caring men.

For additional information about Cub Scouting, or to find out how to join, enter your ZIP code below to find a Cub Scout pack in your area.