The purpose of the Boy Scouts of America as incorporated February 8, 1910 and chartered by Congress in June 1916, is to provide for boys and young adults an effective educational program designed to build desirable qualities of character; to train in the responsibilities of participation,
citizenship; and to develop personal fitness. Mighty serious business, all done in the spirit of fun. Attributing strong values and character.

For more than sixty-five years the Boy Scouts of America has helped younger boys through Cub Scouting. It is a year-round family program designed for boys who are in first grade through fifth grade (or 7, 8, 9, and 10 years of age). Parents, leaders, and organizations work together to achieve the following:

• Influence the development of character and encourage spiritual growth.
  
• Develop habits and attitudes of good citizenship.
  
• Encourage good sportsmanship and pride in growing strong in mind and body.
  
• Improve understanding within the family.
  
• Strengthen the ability to get along with other boys and respect other people.
  
• Foster a sense of personal achievement by developing new interests and skills.
  
• Show how to be helpful and do one's best.
  
• Provide fun and exciting new things to do.
  
• Prepare them to become Boy Scouts.