Cub Scouts Promotes Mental Development

Another aspect of scouting is that your sons are given many opportunities to learn new skills. Scouts meet weekly in den meetings, where material is presented by their den leader. The den meeting is where the bulk of the learning is provided for the scouts. Boys are given hands-on lessons in their den meetings and are allowed to practice their new skills. Scouts are taught how to build things and how to follow directions.

Scouts are also taught how to follow the rules as they are taught new games. They are taught teamwork and the value of working together to solve problems.

As the boys attempt new skills, there are plenty of dads around to help the boys gain self-confidence.

A very important aspect of scouting is that the boys are awarded badges for all of their hard work. These badges are awarded monthly in a pack meeting. These pack meetings allow all of the dens to come together to share the projects they've completed and to get recognition for their hard work. The boys are also taught to respect those in authority over them.