Cub Scout Pack 679

What is Scouting America?

Scouting America was started in 1910. Since the inception of scouting, the purposes of scouting has been to:

• Positively influence a child's character development 

• Help a child develop habits and attitudes of good citizenship.

• Cultivate a child's leadership skills  

• Encourage personal fitness and pride in growing strong in body, mind, and spirit.

• Strengthen family relationships.

• Strengthen a child's ability to get along with others and to respect other people.

• Foster a sense of personal achievement by developing new interests and skills.

• Show a child how to be helpful and to do their best.

• Provide fun and exciting things to learn and do