Cub Scouting is a year-round, family-oriented part of the Scouts of America program designed for boys and girls who are in kindergarten through fifth grades (or are 6,7, 8, 9, and 10 years of age).
A Cub Scout Pack is composed of Dens with 6-8 youth each and is sorted according to their age and rank. The Cub Scout ranks are Lion (Kindergarten), Tiger (1st grade), Wolf (2nd grade), Bear (3rd grade), and Webelos I & II (4th and 5th grade).
Parents, leaders, and organizations work together to achieve the 10 purposes of Cub Scouting:
- Character Development
- Spiritual Growth
- Good Citizenship
- Sportsmanship and Fitness
- Family Understanding
- Respectful Relationships
- Personal Achievement
- Friendly Service
- Fun and Adventure
- Preparation for Boy Scouts