The Boy Scouts of America began Cub Scouting as a program for younger boys more than 70 years ago. The purposes of Cub Scouting state that Parents, Leaders, and Organizations work together to achieve the following:
- Influence the development of character and encourage spiritual growth
- Develop habits and attitudes of good citizenship
- Encourage good sportsmanship and pride in growing strong in mind and body
- Improve understanding and compassion within the family
- Strengthen the ability to get along with and respect others
- Foster a sense of personal achievement
- Develop new interests and skills
- Show how to be helpful and to do one’s best
- Provide fun and exciting new things to do
- Prepare Cubs to become Boy Scouts