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Cub Scout Pack 417
(Loves Park, Illinois)
 
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Bobcat Badge Requirements



1. Learn and say the Scout Oath
2. Learn and say the Scout Law
3. Show the Cub Scout sign. Tell what it means.
4. Show the Cub Scout handshake. Tell what it means.
5. Say the Cub Scout motto. Tell what it means.
6. Show the Cub Scout salute. Tell what it means.
7. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet "How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide"

Scout Oath


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.


The Meaning of the Scout Oath:

ON MY HONOR
Saying "On my Honor" is like saying "I promise."

I WILL DO MY BEST
This means that you will do your best to do what the Scout Oath says.

TO DO MY DUTY
A duty is something you are expected to do. At home, you might be expected to make up your bed or take out the trash. You also have duties to God and to your country.

TO GOD
You do your duty to God by following the teachings of your family and religious leaders.

AND MY COUNTRY
You do your duty to your country by being a good citizen and obeying the law.

AND TO OBEY THE SCOUT LAW
You also promise to live by the 12 points of the Scout Law.

TO HELP OTHER PEOPLE AT ALL TIMES
Many people need help. A friendly smile and a helping hand make life easier for others. By helping other people, you are doing a Good Turn and making our world a better place.

TO KEEP MYSELF PHYSICALLY STRONG
This part of the Scout Oath is about taking care of yourself. You stay physically strong when you eat the right foods and get plenty of exercise.

MENTALLY AWAKE
You stay mentally awake when you work hard in school, learn all you can, and ask questions.

AND MORALLY STRAIGHT
You stay morally straight when you do the right thing and live your life with honesty.

Scout Law


A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.

The meaning of the Scout Law

The scout Law has 12 points. Each is a goal for every Scout. A Scout tries to live up to the Law every day. It is not always easy to do, but a Scout always tries.

A Scout is TRUSTWORTHY
Tell the truth and keep your promises. People can depend on you.

A Scout is LOYAL
Be true to your family, friends, Scout leaders, school, and country.

A Scout is HELPFUL
Volunteer to help others without expecting a reward.

A Scout is FRIENDLY
Be a friend to everyone, even people who are very different from you.

A Scout is COURTEOUS
Be polite to everyone and always use good manners.

A Scout is KIND
Treat others as you want to be treated. Never harm or kill any living thing without good reason.

A Scout is OBEDIENT
Follow the rules of your family, school, and pack. Obey the laws of your community and country.

A Scout is CHEERFUL
Look for the bright side of life. Cheerfully do tasks that come your way. Try to help others be happy.

A Scout is THRIFTY
Work to pay your own way. Don't be wasteful. Use time, property, and natural resources wisely.

A Scout is BRAVE
Face difficult situations even when you feel afraid. Do what is right despite what others might be doing or saying.

A Scout is CLEAN
Keep your body and mind fit. Help keep your home and community clean.

A Scout is REVERENT
Be reverent towards God. Be faithful in your religious duties. Respect the beliefs of others.

Cub Scout Sign



Make the sign with your right hand. Hold your arm straight up. The two raised fingers stand for the Scout Oath and the Scout Law. the fingers look like the sharp ears of the wolf ready to listen to Akela! Remember that Akela means "good leader" to a Cub Scout. Your mother, father, or guardian is Akela. So is your Cubmaster or your den leader. At school, your teacher is Akela.

Cub Scout Handshake



When you shake hands with another Cub Scout, do this: Hold out your right hand just as you always do to shake hands. But then put your first two fingers along the inside of the other scouts wrist. This means that you help each other to remember and obey the Scout Oath and Scout Law.

Cub Scout Motto


The Cub Scout motto is "DO YOUR BEST."

A motto is a guiding principle and a rule for living. DO YOUR BEST means trying your hardest, not just a little bit. Do your best all the time. Do your best in school and at home. Do your best when you play a game and help your team. Do your best as you work on your rank adventures!

Cub Scout Salute



Salute with your right hand. Hold your first two fingers close together. Touch your fingertips to your cap.

If you aren't wearing a cap, touch your right eyebrow.




You salute the flag to show respect to your country. Always use the Cub Scout salute when you are in your Cub Scout uniform, both indoors and outdoors. If you are not in uniform, you salute the flag by placing your right hand over your heart.