Boys learn new techniques, increase scholarship skills, develop sportsmanship, and have fun. Emphasis is on introducing a boy to a sport or academic subject, allowing him to participate in it and encouraging him to do his best. The Academics and Sports program focuses on learning and skill development—not winning. Boys participating in the program will be recognized for enjoying teamwork, developing physical fitness, and discovering and building new talents. The Academics and Sports program encourages a boy to do his best. 

Cub Scout Academics is a great way to help fulfill the aims of Scouting - building character, developing citizenship, and encouraging mental and physical fitness. Through the subjects offered in the Cub Scout Academics program, a boy can stretch his mind - exploring the wonders of science, learning to better appreciate the arts, improving his sense of responsibility, and understanding and valuing his heritage. Cub Scout Worksheets are available for each beltloop and pin.

Cub Scout Sports

The Cub Scout Sports program provides Cub Scouts with the opportunity to become aquainted with and participate in all kinds of sports - summer and winter sports, indoor and outdoor sports, active and less active sports, and team and individual sports. When implemented properly, the program is an active physical fitness program for Cub Scouts.

A Cub Scout may participate in Sports activities in his unit, in his community, or by himself. However the boy participates, he will have fun learning a new sport, developing new skills, competing with his peers, and being recognized. Throughout his experience in the program, the Cub Scout is encouraged to learn and practice good sportsmanship, and to do his best.

Cub Scout Sports emphasizes participation of the family by involving an adult partner. The pack will introduce the boy and his family to habits that may carry through many years. Cub Scout Worksheets are available for each beltloop and pin.