Academics and Sports


	Cary, NC

academicspatch

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Belt loops for Archery and BB-Gun Shooting can only be earned at a council sponsored camp with a
certified instructor and cannot be earned at the Pack or Den level.
Requirements therefore are not included here.

AN INTRODUCTION

The Cub Scout Academics and Sports program is a supplemental enrichment
program that complements the existing Cub Scout program. The Academics
subjects and Sports activities allow boys to learn new techniques, increase
scholarship skills, develop sportsmanship-and have fun. 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.

Concepts and Guidelines

The Cub Scout Academics and Sports program is based on the following concepts
and guidelines:

The program supplements the existing advancement and recognition
program for Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts; it does not
replace it. The program is one element of Cub Scouting, as are den and
pack meetings, day camp, and other activities.
All registered Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts have an
opportunity to participate in the Academics and Sports program.
Participation may take place at home, with the family, or within a den, a
pack, or the community.
Adult participation by a parent or adult relative, if possible, is strongly
recommended for Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts and is requiredfor Tiger
Cubs.
Emphasis is placed 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.
The primary focus of the program is on scholarship and sportsmanship.
Each Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, and Webelos Scout will be presented with the
appropriate recognition item for completing the requirements, whether he
does so as an individual Scout, with his family, with his den or pack, or in his
school or community.
The Academics portion of the program covers a variety of subjects,
including art, chess, citizenship, communicating, computers,geography,
heritages, mathematics, music, science, weather, and wildlife conservation.
The Sports portion of the program includes summer and winter sports,
indoor and outdoor sports, active and less-active sports, andteam and
individual sports.
Cub Scouts who have disabilities may select their own activities and design
their own fitness or academic program with the help of aphysician, teacher,
or parent.

Each activity has two levels of involvement: first, the belt loop; and second, the pin.

The Belt Loop: There are three specific requirements for each belt loop. As a Cub
Scout completes these requirements, he is encouraged to do his best to learn
about the activity. The Cub Scout or Webelos Scout can take part in one of three
ways: (1) individually or with the family, (2) in the den or pack, or (3) in the school
or the community. As Tiger Cubs participate in these activities, their adult partners
must accompany them.

The Pin: Once the boy has earned the belt loop, he may choose to stop; however,
some boys will want to continue with the activity. A Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, or
Webelos Scout may complete additional requirements to earn a pin.

Belt loops are worn on the Cub Scout belt. Pins are to be worn on the Academics
and Sports Program Letter Emblem (shown top right) on their red patch vest or
other garment of their choosing. Pins are not to be worn on the official uniform
shirt. The letter emblem will be awarded with the Scout's first pin.


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