When you join the Cub Scouts, no matter how old you are you become a Bobcat first. You must complete all eight steps to become a Bobcat:

	Learn the SCOUT OATH and tell what it means

"On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country, and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight."

EXPLAINING THE PROMISE

Promise... To promise means you will keep your word when you tell someone you will do something. People will trust you when you keep your promises.

Do my best... We are not all alike, so when we do our best it means that we have tried as hard as we can.

Do my duty... We know what is right and what is wrong so we know what we should do at all times. When we do our duty to God, this means we practice our religion at home and at our place of worship. When we do our duty to our country, we stand up for our country. Be proud that you are an American. Stand up for your rights and the rights of all Americans.

Help other people... Do things for people even when you are not asked. Be good to people; help them and don’t expect to be rewarded.

Obey the Scout Law... Be a good Cub Scout and follow the 12 points of the Scout Law.

Physically Strong... Take care of body by eating the right foods and getting plenty of exercise.

Mentally Awake... Take care of your mind by working hard in school, learning all you can and asking questions.

Morally Straight... Take care of your spirit by doing the right thing and living your life honestly.

	Learn the SCOUT LAW OF THE PACK and tell what it means

"A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent."

EXPLAINING THE SCOUT LAW 

A Scout is TRUSTWORTHY... A Scout tells the truth and keeps his promises.  People can depend on him.

A Scout is LOYAL... A Scout is true to his family, friends, Scout leaders, school and country.

A Scout is HELPFUL... A Scout volunteers to help others without expecting a reward.

A Scout is FRIENDLY... A Scout is a friend to everyone, even people who are very different from him.

A Scout is COURTEOUS... A Scout is polite to everyone and always uses good manners.

A Scout is KIND... A Scout treats others as he wants to be treated.  He never harms or kills any living thing without good reason.

A Scout is OBEDIENT... A Scout follows the rules of his family, school, and pack.  He obeys the laws of his community and country.

A Scout is CHEERFUL... A Scout looks for the bright side of life.  He cheerfully does tasks that come his way.  He tries to make others happy.

A Scout is THRIFTY... A Scout works to pay his way.  He uses time, property and natural resources wisely.

A Scout is BRAVE... A Scout can face danger even if he is afraid.  He stands for what is right even if others laugh at him.

A Scout is CLEAN... A Scout keeps his body and mind fit.  He helps keep his home and community clean.

A Scout is REVERENT... A Scout is reverent toward God.  He is faithful in his religious duties.  He respects the beliefs of others.

	Make the CUB SCOUT SIGN and tell what it means.

 
 Make this sign with your right hand. Hold your arm up straight. Do not bend your elbow.

The two fingers stand for the two points of the Promise-to help other people and to obey. They look like a wolf’s ears ready to listen to Akela.

When you say the Cub Scout Promise or the Law of the Pack, give the Cub Scout sign. This is the sign of Cub Scouts all over the world.

 

	Make the CUB SCOUT HANDSHAKE and tell what it means.

 

 

When you shake hands, use your right hand. Put the first fingers along the inside of your friend’s wrist-This means that you are brothers in Cub Scouting and that both of you help other people and obey the Law of the Pack.

	Say the CUB SCOUT MOTTO.

   
Do Your Best. This means to try as hard as you can in everything you do.

	Give the CUB SCOUT SALUTE and tell what it means.

 


The Cub Scout salute means you respect our country’s flag. Salute with your right hand. If you are wearing your Cub Scout cap, place your two fingers on the brim. If you do not have a cap, place your two fingers over your eyebrow.

 

 

	With your parent of guardian, complete the exercises in the booklet How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOW YOU CAN BECOME A BOBCAT CUB SCOUT.