Cub Scouting in the Ward

Cub Scouting supports boys and their families by giving boys the opportunity to put into practice the gospel principles they have learned at home and in Primary. (Scout Handbook, p.1)

Cub Scouting is an “age appropriate” version of Scouting for younger boys 11 years old 8 years old 9 years old 10 years old Becomes a Boy Scout

Ward Cub Scout Organization The Primary Presidency has responsibility for Scouting for eight-, nine-, ten-, and eleven-year-old boys. The Primary Presidency has responsibility for Scouting for eight-, nine-, ten-, and eleven-year-old boys. The Bishop is responsible to provide general direction for Scouting and ensure that it is properly organized and functioning. The Bishop is responsible to provide general direction for Scouting and ensure that it is properly organized and functioning.

Ward Scout Committees Troop Committee Pack Committee COR Pack Committee Chair is the hands-on administrator of the Cub Scout program and sees that it runs smoothly. Pack Committee Chair is the hands-on administrator of the Cub Scout program and sees that it runs smoothly. A member of the Primary Presidency serves on the Pack Committee A member of the Primary Presidency serves on the Pack Committee 11-year-old Scouts are served by the Troop Committee 11-year-old Scouts are served by the Troop Committee A member of the Primary Presidency serves on the Troop Committee A member of the Primary Presidency serves on the Troop Committee

Cub Scouting policies unique to LDS units Advance on birthday Advancement Younger Boys Camping No overnight camping for Cub Scouts 3 per year for 11-year olds No Tiger Cub dens in LDS units

“Scouting prepares boys to become righteous men who hold and honor the priesthood of God. Scout leaders have the responsibility to help each boy connect what he is learning in Scouting to his priesthood preparation and his future as a covenant keeping missionary, husband, and father.” Cheryl C. Lant, Primary General President (emphasis added)

The Faith in God Program provides experiences that help boys prepare for the Aaronic Priesthood. It also helps them make the transition into youth programs and their future roles. Under the guidance of a strong, faithful leader, participation in Scouting activities can foster spiritual growth and development.

“I would to God that every boy of Boy Scout age in America could have the benefits and the blessings of the great Boy Scout program.... I have often said that scouting is essentially a spiritual program, a builder of men. It is established upon a deeply spiritual foundation.” President Ezra Taft Benson So Shall Ye Reap, 1960

Key Responsibilities Bishop Responsible to provide general direction for Scouting and ensure that it is properly organized and functioning Primary President Oversees the Cub Scouting Program in the ward Pack Committee Chair Serves as “President” of the Cub Scout Organization and sees that it runs smoothly Cubmaster Oversees monthly Pack Meetings that include all Cub Scouts and their families Den Leader Conducts weekly den meetings with the boys

Cub Scouting is an “age appropriate” version of the Scouting program in the Young Men Cub Scouting is an “age appropriate” version of the Scouting program in the Young Men

How do leaders help boys make these “connections?” We make connections by helping boys put into practice what they are learning in Sunday Primary and at home

Faith in God Many Faith in God activities correlate with requirements for Cub Scouts and 11-year-old Scouts.

The Cub Scout Motto Is: “Do Your Best”

Who has stewardship for Cub Scouting? The BISHOP: The bishop is responsible to provide general direction for Scouting and ensure that it is properly organized and functioning.

Bishop’s Counselors The bishop’s counselors help the bishop by overseeing the Scouting programs for eight-, nine-, ten-, and eleven-year-old boys… The bishop’s counselors help the bishop by overseeing the Scouting programs for eight-, nine-, ten-, and eleven-year-old boys… Under the bishop’s direction, counselors should see that the various Scouting programs are organized as needed and that adult leaders are called and trained Under the bishop’s direction, counselors should see that the various Scouting programs are organized as needed and that adult leaders are called and trained (Scouting Handbook, p. 2)

Primary Presidency Under the direction of the bishopric, the ward Primary presidency is responsible for Scouting programs for Primary-age boys.

Ward Primary Presidency Scouting responsibilities: Serve on the Pack Committee Serve on the Pack Committee Ensure that policies and procedures are followed Ensure that policies and procedures are followed Encourage Cub Scout leaders to receive training from the local Scout organization. Encourage Cub Scout leaders to receive training from the local Scout organization. Visit Scout meetings to evaluate the quality of the boys’ experience. Visit Scout meetings to evaluate the quality of the boys’ experience. Regularly review each boy’s progress with a bishopric adviser and report progress to Stake Primary Presidency. Regularly review each boy’s progress with a bishopric adviser and report progress to Stake Primary Presidency. Ensure that boys have an opportunity to participate in day camps, and help plan them if necessary. Ensure that boys have an opportunity to participate in day camps, and help plan them if necessary.

Pack Committee Chair The Bishopric calls a Pack Committee Chair to lead Cub Scouting in the Unit. Think of the Pack Committee chair as the “President” of Cub Scouting in the ward, with responsibility to see that the program functions as it should.

What is a Pack Committee? The bishopric establishes a committee to help meet the Scouting needs of boys who are Cub Scout age. The bishopric establishes a committee to help meet the Scouting needs of boys who are Cub Scout age. This committee, which serves boys ages 8-10 is known as the “Pack Committee.” This committee, which serves boys ages 8-10 is known as the “Pack Committee.”

Ward Pack Committee The Committee Chair oversees the Pack Committee which: Meets as needed to discuss Cub Scouting in the ward and to receive assignments from the Chair Meets as needed to discuss Cub Scouting in the ward and to receive assignments from the Chair Supports and assists Cub Scouting activities by providing needed services Supports and assists Cub Scouting activities by providing needed services Sees that the unit operates in accordance with church policies and the standards of BSA Sees that the unit operates in accordance with church policies and the standards of BSA Encourages boys and young men to earn the On My Honor and Faith in God awards Encourages boys and young men to earn the On My Honor and Faith in God awards

The Pack Committee is separate from the Troop Committee (unless leadership or number of boys is limited)

Remember… Eleven-year-old boys are served by the “Troop Committee,” because they are Boy Scout age. Eleven-year-old boys are served by the “Troop Committee,” because they are Boy Scout age. Boys ages 8-10 are served by the “Pack Committee.” Boys ages 8-10 are served by the “Pack Committee.” A member of the Primary Presidency serves on each committee. A member of the Primary Presidency serves on each committee.

How do Cub Scouts Advance?

Cubs earn rank advancements by completing requirements Wolves and Bears complete activities and requirements primarily at home with their families. Wolves and Bears complete activities and requirements primarily at home with their families. Webelos Scouts complete “activity badge” requirements primarily with their Webelos leader. Webelos Scouts complete “activity badge” requirements primarily with their Webelos leader.

The church does not approve Scouting programs for boys younger than eight years old. (There are no “Tiger Cub” dens in LDS units).

Overnight Camping No Scout-sponsored overnight camping should be planned for boys under age eleven. Instead, LDS Cub Scout units attend “Day Camps” sponsored by BSA, or organized by their Primary Presidency.

Ward Cub Scout Organization

The Cub Scout Promise… …is an “age-appropriate” version of the Scout Oath: 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

The Cub Scout Core Values… …are an age-appropriate version of the Scout Law Citizenship Citizenship Compassion Compassion Cooperation Cooperation Courage Courage Faith Faith Health and Fitness Health and Fitness Honesty Perseverance Positive Attitude Resourcefulness Respect Responsibility

Ward Cub Scout Organization Troop Committee Pack Committee COR

Ward Cub Scout Organization

Troop Committee Pack Committee COR