Cub scout academics and sports program guide

As part of the program changes, the Cub Scout Sports program, including all of the Belt Loops and Pins shown here, was discontinued as of June 1, The Sports Program is an optional program for all Cub Scouts. It is not part of the normal requirements towards ranks except were used in obtaining the Webelos Sportsman and Athlete activity badges.

Its purpose is to assist the Scouts in learning a new skill, or improving one they already posses. Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts may complete requirements in a family, den, pack, school, or community environment. Before you write us, asking for a new Belt Loop for a different sport, like Karate or Tackle Football, please read our explanation why they are not included in the program.

In addition, the requirements for Swimming and Bicycling were revised. The awards for Hiking , Hockey , Horseback Riding , Kickball , and Skateboarding were added in November, , and most of the other sports had revisions to the requirements.. Webelos Scouts may continue to wear the blue belt on their uniforms. Please note there are special requirements for the BB-Shooting and Archery belt loops.

The Cub Scout Sports Pins are worn on civilian clothes only. Academics belt loops are earned by the Cub by meeting the requirements listed. Academics pins are given in each subject for Cub Scouts to recognize academic development The Academics Pin for a specific subject may be earned once within each rank. Academics pins are earned by meeting the appropriate requirements. Worksheets We have prepared worksheets that can be used if desired to document the work on each of the Academics Belt Loops and Pins.

Ask Andy. Baloo's Bugle. E-mail Lists. Merit Badges. Custom Search. Cub Scout Academics Program. The Cub Scouts Academics and Sports Program is one method of addressing the third aim of Scouting: the development of physical, mental and emotional fitness. Fitness includes the body well-tuned and healthy , the mind able to think and solve problems , and the emotions self-control, courage, and self-respect.

It is not part of the normal requirements towards ranks, except where used in obtaining various Webelos activity badges and Wolf Elective 20 Sports. Its purpose is to assist the Scouts in learning a new skill, or improving one they already posses. A variety of recognition items are available for the boys Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, or Webelos Scouts who participate in the program. Adults are NOT awarded with belt loops or pins. 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.

Many of the Academic belt loops can be used by Webelos Scouts when working on various Activity Badges. The others are options for other pins, as follows:.

This list contains only those Webelos Badges which have requirements that can or must be satisfied by earning one or more Academics Belt Loops. Before you write us, asking for a new Belt Loop for a different sport, like Karate or Tackle Football, please read our explanation why they are not included in the program. In addition, the requirements for Swimming and Bicycling were revised.

The belt loops for the Shooting Sports can be used toward Wolf Electives 20c and 20n.