The Wolf Cub Program... (Taken from the Cub Book) Scouts Canda and Your Child... Scouts Canada is the largest youth educational organization in Canada. With a quarter of a million members across the country, we also form part of the world-wide Scouting Movement which incluedes over 16 million members in 150 countries. Scouting runs youth programs specifically designed for each age grouping: Beavers (5 - 7 years), Wolf Cubs (8 - 10 years), Scouts (11 - 14 years), Venturers (15 - 17 years), and Rovers (18 - 26 years). To understand how Cubs can meet your child's needs, let's look at what makes Scouting special. Scout Canada's Principles... Scouting is based on three broad principles which represent its fundamental beliefs. Duty to God: This is defined as: "Adherence to spiritual principles, loyalty to the relioion that expresses them and acceptance of the duties resulting therefrom." Duty to Others: This is defined as: "Loyalty to one's country in harmony with the promotion of local, national and international peace, understanding and cooperation", and "Participation in the development of society, with recognition and respect for the dignity of one's fellow-being and for the integrity of the natural world." Duty to Self: This is defined as: "Responsibility for the development of oneself." This is in harmony with the educational purpose of the Scout Movement whose aim is to assist young people in the full development of their potential. Scouting's core philosophy and values are expressed by the principles. These form a "code of ethics" for how Scouting expects all members to conduct themselves while participating in activities. The Wolf Cub promise, law and motto are age-appropriate versions of Scouting's principles. |
Scouts Canada's Mission... Scouting's principles are put into action and focus through our mission statement. Scouting's mission is: "To contribute to the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communitites through the application of our principles and practices." Scouting's mission seeks to help develop the whole child. While some children may excel in school or when playing sports, to fit into society a person must be well-rounded mentally, physically, socially, and spiritually to the best of their ability. Cub Program Goals... In order to fulfil Scouting's principles and mission, the Cub program is geared specifically to meet the developmental needs of most 8 - 10 year olds. The program emphasizes activities which encourage Cubs to: |
Wolf Cub Promise: I promise to do my best To love and serve God, to do my duty to the Queen; To keep the law of the Wolf Cub pack, And to do a good turn for somebody every day. Wolf Cub Law: (i) The Cub respects the Old Wolf, (ii) The Cub respects himself / herself. Wolf Cub Motto: Do Your Best |


*** express and respond to God's love in their daily lives *** do their best *** keep fit *** satisfy their curiosity and need for adventure and new experiences *** be creative and develop a sense of accomplishment *** make choices *** develop a sence of fair play, trust and caring *** work together in small groups and experience being a leader *** participate in outdoor activities *** learn about the natural world and their part in it. |
In Wolf Cubs, "Do Your Best" nicely sums up the approach
to activities described in this book. Cubs need adult support and approval
as they play, learn and discover. Children need this for building self-esteem
and self-confidence. It is critical for them to feel a sense of accomplishment
for what they did, rather than being taught that only winning counts.
Scouting believes that Cubs who "do their best" in any activity deserve
equal recognition and praise. |