Cub Scout Sports and Academic Program
The Cub Scouts Sports and Academic 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). As in most activities in Cub Scouting, this is not meant to be a highly competitive program, instead, the boys are encouraged to DO THEIR BEST.
The Sports and Academic 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.
Belt Loops, Pins, and Letters can be are earned by Wolves, Bears and Webelos.
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CUB SCOUT SPORTS PROGRAMCurrently, recognition can be earned for the following sports:
Archery, BB-Gun, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bicycling, Bowling, Fishing, Golf, Gymnastics, Marbles, Physical Fitness, Skating (both roller and ice), Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Ultimate, and Volleyball.
Recognitions:
- Sports Belt Loops
- Sports Pins
- Sports Letters
Sports, other than those in the Cub Scout Sports and Academics Program, can be recognized if two conditions are meet.
- The sport must be recognized and organized, and the Scout must be an active participant.
- The Scout must have the committee's approval.
After 1 and 2, the Scout must follow the 30/60/90 rule to obtain a Pin. See Sports Pins, below. He has 90 days to get 60 points. One point for every 30 minutes of playing/practice time. Maximum of 5 points per day. When this is complete, the Scout qualifies for the Sports Pin.
SPORTS BELT LOOPS
The Cub Scout Belt Loops are worn on the navy blue Cub Scout Belt. They will not fit on the khaki (olive) Boy Scout/Webelos Belt. Webelos may continue to wear the blue Belt with their uniforms.
The same Belt Loop may be earned once within each rank.
Cub Scouts earns their Belt Loops by doing their best to learn about the information in the appropriate sports pamphlet AND by participating in the activity in practice or play with their den or pack or in their community or as an individual Cub Scout working with an adult.
Please note there are special requirements for the BB-Gun Belt Loop.
More information can be found in individual sports booklets. These are designed in cooperation with national sports associations, and give instructions in the basic skills of the sport and list the requirements for the Belt Loops, Pins and Sport Letter. They are written so the boys will understand them.
SPORTS PINS
The Cub Scout Sports Pins are worn on civilian clothes only.
Sports Pins are given in each sport (see Sports Belt Loops) for Cub Scouts and adults to recognize fitness development over a three month period. All the Sports Pins require the earning of 60 points. One point is earned for 30 minutes spent participating or practicing an activity. The 60 points must be earned within a three month (90 day) period. An easy way of remembering, is to remember "30-60-90". The Cub Scout is encouraged to track his own progress.
- Cub Scouts and their teammates may earn one Sports Pin for each sport in which they participate.
- Cub Scouts must keep up-to-date records of the points earned by themselves and their teammates.
- Adult family members are encouraged to participate and to qualify for the Sports Pin.
- Cub Scouts who have disabilities may select their own activities and design their own exercise program with the help of a physician.
- Please note there are special requirements for the BB-Gun Sports Pin.
More information can be found in individual sports booklets. These are designed in cooperation with national sports associations, and give instructions in the basic skills of the sport and list the requirements for the Belt Loops, Pins and Sport Letter. They are written so the boys will understand them.
SPORTS LETTERS
Cub Scout Sports Letters are worn on sweater or jacket.
Sports letters are for Cub Scouts who earn both the Belt Loop and Pin and involve an adult teammate in earning a sports Pin.
More information can be found in individual sports booklets. These are designed in cooperation with national sports associations, and give instructions in the basic skills of the sport and list the requirements for the Belt Loops, Pins and Sport Letter. They are written so the boys will understand them.
There is a special Cub Scout sports cloth emblem that may be worn by Cub Scouts participating in an organized Den or Pack Cub Scout sports program. This emblem is worn by the participant in the program, on the right pocket. Complete details on using the sports program are contained in the Leader Guide for Cub Scouts Sports and Academics,(#34295).
CUB SCOUT ACADEMIC PROGRAMCurrently, recognition can be earned for the following academic areas:
Art, Citizenship, Communicating, Computers (new), Geography, Heritages, Mathematics, Music, and Science.
Recognition:
- Academic Belt Loops
- Academic Pins
- Academic Letters
ACADEMIC BELT LOOPS
The Cub Scout Belt Loops are worn on the navy blue Cub Scout Belt. They will not fit on the khaki (olive) Boy Scout/Webelos belt. Webelos may continue to wear the blue belt on their uniforms.
The same Belt Loop may be earned once within each rank.
A Loop is earned by the Cub doing his best to learn about the things in the book and by investigating the subject area in practice or in play with his den or community or as an individual working with an adult.
More information can be found in individual academic booklets, which give instructions in the basic skills and list the requirements for the Belt Loops, Pins and Letters.
ACADEMIC PINS
The Cub Scout Academic Pins are worn on civilian clothes only.
Academic Pins are given in each subject (see Academic Belt Loops) for Cub Scouts and adults to recognize academic development over a three month period. Many of the academic Pins require the same "30-60-90" requirement as the sports Pins (see Sports Pins for details), others require a project to be completed.
More information can be found in individual academic booklets, which give instructions in the basic skills and list the requirements for the Belt Loops, Pins and Letters.
ACADEMIC LETTERS
Cub Scout Academic Letters are worn on sweater or jacket.
Academic Letters are for Cub Scouts who earn both the Belt Loop and Pin and involve an adult teammate in earning an academic Pin.
More information can be found in individual academic booklets, which give instructions in the basic skills and list the requirements for the Belt Loops, Pins and Letters. See your den leader.