Cub Scout Academic And Sports Program
The Academics and Sports program gives Cub Scouts extra activities to do. In Academics subjects and Sports, Cub Scouts learn new skills, become better scholars, learn sportsmanship, and have fun. You can get to know a sport or an academic subject that's new to you? Maybe astronomy, chess, computers, or science; or golf, gymnastics, ice skating, or tennis, to name a few of the subjects and sports that are in the program.
This is a chance to try something new and to do your best without worrying about winning or losing. Cub Scouts earn awards for learning teamwork and skills, getting physically fit, finding and building new talents, and doing your best. These things are more important than winning.
Academics and Sports Subjects
Cub Scout Academics |
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- Art
- Astronomy
- Chess
- Citizenship
- Collecting
- Communicating
- Computers
- Disabilities Awareness
- Family Travel
- Geography
- Geology
- Good Manners
- Heritages
- Language & Culture
| - Map & Compass
- Mathematics
- Music
- Nutrition
- Pet Care
- Photography
- Reading & Writing
- Science
- Video Games
- Weather
- Wildlife Conservation
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| Cub Scout Sports |
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- Archery
- BB Gun
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bicycling
- Bowling
- Fishing
- Flag Football
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Hiking
- Hockey
- Horseback Riding
| - Ice Skating
- Kickball
- Marbles
- Physical Fitness
- Roller Skating
- Skateboarding
- Snow Ski and Board Sports
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Ultimate
- Volleyball
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Academics and Sports Letter and Pins
Once you have earned the belt loop, you can stop. But if you want to do more with the activity, you may complete extra requirements to earn a pin.
A good place to display Academics and Sports pins is on the Academics and Sports letter. You can wear the letter on the red "Brag Vest", a sweater, a jacket, or display or frame it. The letter does not go on the Cub Scout uniform. There are no special requirements for earning the letter, because it's just for displaying the pins.
Earning Loops and Pins multiple times
| “ | Many Webelos Scouts may earn belt loops and pins a second time to qualify for Webelos Activity Badges. All boys may earn belt loops more than once; however, leaders and parents should encourage boys to try different requirements and earn the pin. Packs should have a clear policy in place to determine whether the pack or the boy's family will be responsible for the cost of awards that are earned more than once. Pack 82 will purchase and award 1 academic/sport loop on the scout's behalf while they are Tiger Cub through Bear. They are then eligible again to earn any loop and pin a second time once they become a Webelos Scout. | ” |
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| — Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program Guide #34299B, 2003 Revision, p.4 & Cub Scout Leader Book, p. 31-1. |
Academics and Sports Letter |
| Academics and Sports Letter The Academics and Sports letter ("C", No. 00805)) is available to boys for displaying Academics and Sports pins that Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts earn. The letter, representing "Cub Scouts," can be worn on a sweater or jacket, or displayed or framed. It does not go on the uniform. There are no specific requirements for earning the letter, as it is designed merely to display pins.
Pocket certificate The Cub Scout Academics and Sports pocket certificate (No. 33711A) is available as immediate recognition for boys involved in the program.
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| Activity medals Medals come with blue and gold ribbons and are available in gold (No. 00936), silver (No. 00935), and bronze (No. 00934). Pack leaders may choose to award medals to boys for special recognition in the program.
Trophies A trophy for the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program is available for presentation to boys, dens, or families at events such as pack and den tournaments. There are no specific requirements for the trophies. | Academics and Sports Trophy |
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Academics and Sports Patch |
| Participation emblem This emblem (No. 00803) is available to all boys and adults who participate in the Academics and Sports program. Individuals may purchase them, or packs may decide to award them to everyone involved. |