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PURPOSE OF CUB SCOUTING

Since 1930, the Boy Scouts of America has helped younger boys through Cub Scouting . It is a September through May family program designed for boys who are in the first grade through fifth grade.(7, 8, 9, and 10 years old) Parents , Leaders, and organizations work together to achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting. Currently, Cub Scouting Is the largest of the BSA's three membership divisions.

THE TEN PURPOSES OF SCOUTING ARE
	Character Development	Spiritual Growth
	Good Citizenship	Sportsmanship and Fitness
	Respectful Relationships	Family Understanding
	Friendly Service	Personal Achievement
	Fun and Adventure	Preparation for Boy Scouts

CUB SCOUT PROMISE

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.

CUB SCOUT MOTTO

Do Your Best!

THE LAW OF THE PACK

The cub scout follows Akela. The cub scout helps the pack go. The pack helps the cub scout grow. The cub scout gives goodwill.