Cub Scouting Ideals
Apart from the fun and excitement of Cub Scout activities, the Cub Scout
Promise, the Law of the Pack, and the Cub Scout sign, handshake, motto, and
salute all teach good citizenship and contribute to a boy's sense of belonging.
Cub Scout Promise
I, (name), promise to do my best
To do my duty to God and my country,
To help other people, and
To obey the Law of the Pack.
Cub Scout Motto
Do Your Best.
Tiger Cub Motto
Search, Discover, Share.
Law of the Pack
The Cub Scout follows Akela.
The Cub Scout helps the pack go.
The pack helps the Cub Scout grow.
The Cub Scout gives goodwill.
Colors
The Cub Scouting colors are blue and gold. They have special meaning, which
will help boys see beyond the fun of Cub Scouting to its ultimate goals.
The Cub Scout Sign
The Cub Scout sign is made with the right arm held high and
straight up above the shoulder, with the index and middle fingers forming a V.
The other fingers are held with the thumb.
The two extended fingers stand for the parts of the Cub Scout
Promise, "to help other people" and "to obey." They also stand for the two alert
ears of a wolf. This is the sign of Cub Scouts all over the world.
The Cub Scout sign should be given when repeating the Cub
Scout Promise or Law of the Pack. It is also used in ceremonies.
The Cub Scout Salute
The salute is made by joining the index and middle fingers of
the right hand (holding the other fingers with the thumb) and touching the
extended fingers to the cap visor or forehead. The hand is held the same as for
the Cub Scout sign, except the two fingers are together.
The Cub Scout salute is used to salute the flag when in
uniform and to show respect to den and pack leaders. It can be used when
greeting other Cub Scouts.
The Cub Scout Handshake
The handshake is done by putting the index and middle fingers of the right
hand against the other person's wrist when shaking hands.
Cub Scouts and Cub Scout leaders use this handshake everywhere in the United
States. The handshake signifies that those who use it help others and obey the
Law of the Pack.
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