Part of the BSA Greater Smoky Mountain Council

Mission Statement (BOY SCOUTS)

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

Scout Oath  Scout Law
On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake, and morally straight.
  A Scout is:
Trustworthy
Loyal
Helpful
Friendly
Courteous
Kind		  Obedient
Cheerful
Thrifty
Brave
Clean
Reverent

Vision Statement (BOY SCOUTS)

The Boy Scouts of America will prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law.


Cub Scout Logo
The Cub Scout Promise
The Law of the Pack
and The Cub Scout Motto

The Cub Scout Promise, Law of the Pack, and Cub Scout Motto are used by Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts. Tiger Cubs use a different motto

Cub Scout Promise

I, (say your 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

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.

Cub Scout Motto

DO YOUR BEST

Tiger Cub Motto

SEARCH, DISCOVER, SHARE


Character Connections

Cub Scouting's Character Connections program helps boys know, commit, and practice Cub Scouting's 12 core values while enjoying fun and adventure in their dens. 

Character Connections and the Core Values have been incorporated into various advancement requirements of the Tiger Cub, Wolf, Bear, Webelos, and Arrow of Light ranks, and Webelos Activity Badges, as follows:

Cub Scouting's 12 Core Values

  1. Citizenship
    • Tiger Cub: 2 - Where I Live
    • Bear: 3j - What Makes America Special
    • Webelos: Citizen Activity Badge
  2. Compassion
    • Bear: 24f - Be a Leader
  3. Cooperation
    • Wolf: 10a - Family Fun
  4. Courage
    • Wolf : 12a - Making Choices
    • Bear: 11g - Be Ready
    • Webelos: Readyman Activity Badge
  5. Faith
    • Tiger Cub: 5 - Let's Go Outdoors
    • Wolf: 11a - Duty to God
    • Bear: 1a - Ways We Worship
    • Webelos: 8 - Faith
  6. Health and Fitness
    • Tiger Cub: 3 - Keeping Myself Healthy and Safe
    • Webelos: Health and Fitness Activity Badge
  7. Honesty
    • Bear: 18h - Jot it Down
    • Arrow of Light: 7
  8. Perseverance
    • Webelos: Athlete Activity Badge
  9. Positive Attitude
    • Wolf: 6a Start a Collection
    • Webelos: Scholar Activity Badge
  10. Resourcefulness
    • Bear: 21g - Build a Model
  11. Respect
    • Tiger Cub: 4 - How I Tell It
    • Wolf: 7a - Your Living World
    • Bear: 8g - The Past is Exciting and Important
    • Webelos: Naturalist Activity Badge
  12. Responsibility
    • Tiger Cub: 1 - Making My Family Special
    • Wolf: 9a Be Safe at Home and on the Street
    • Webelos: Handyman Activity Badge