Scouting, as a worldwide brotherhood, is unique and different.  It is based on the principles of  Duty to God and Country, Human Dignity and the rights of individuals, and the obligations of all members to develop and use their potential.  It is a movement that brings out the best in people.  It is one of the few programs in the world today where the emphasis is not on winning as an end result, but on the far more demanding task of "doing one's best."

History:

    1914 - Wolf Cubbing started in England by Baden-Powell based on Jungle Book Characters by Rudyard Kipling.

    1916 - Cubbing Program announced.

    1924 - James West, Chief Scout Executive, authorized H.W. Hunt to investigate 31 different programs.

    1929 - Experiment started in 116 councils throughout the us.

    1930 - Program officially begins with 5,000 registered Cub Scouts.

Program:

         -Year round program

         - Home & Neighborhood centered

         - Helps to Strengthen  Families

         - Teaches Boys important human values

Overall Aims:  (based on Baden -Powell's "Aids to Scoutmastership - Aims of Scout training"):

        - Character Development

        - Citizenship Training

        - Physical & Mental Fitness

Methods:

        - Home & Neighborhood Centered

        - Family Involvement

        - The Den

        - Ideals

        - Uniform

        - Activities

Purposes:

        Spiritual growth                         Citizenship                        Helpfulness   

        Sportsmanship                            Family understanding        Exciting things to do

        Getting along with others            Personal achievement           Preparing them to be boy scouts....