After completing the Tiger Cubs program, boys between the ages of 8 and 10 can move on to the Cub Scouts program. A home-centered, family-oriented program designed to teach Scouts about citizenship, personal fitness, and character development, Cub Scouts stresses the importance of ethical decision-making at all times. For students in the fourth and fifth grades, the Webelos Scouts program draws on many of the Cub Scouts lessons and further emphasizes ethics and thoughtful decision-making.
Throughout its history in the United States, Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has instilled important values in children and helped them to become contributing members of society. To prepare children for the full Boy Scouting program, BSA offers a number of programs for young children between the ages of 7 and 10. The Scouting experience typically begins with the Tiger Cubs program in which first-grade boys and their adult partners learn about family understanding, community learning, and shared leadership.
After completing the Tiger Cubs program, boys between the ages of 8 and 10 can move on to the Cub Scouts program. A home-centered, family-oriented program designed to teach Scouts about citizenship, personal fitness, and character development, Cub Scouts stresses the importance of ethical decision-making at all times. For students in the fourth and fifth grades, the Webelos Scouts program draws on many of the Cub Scouts lessons and further emphasizes ethics and thoughtful decision-making. For more than a century, Boy Scouts of America has recognized the accomplishment of Scouts via a system of merit badges. Since the early days of scouting, the pool of merit badges has continued to grow. Here is a quick look at three of the newest additions to the merit badge program:
Sustainability—With the ever-increasing focus on environmental stewardship and sustainable practices, Boy Scouts of America introduced the Sustainability badge to stress the importance of “green” education. Participants in the program learn about topics such as zero-waste manufacturing, green chemistry, climate change, and species extinction. Programming—Participants in the Programming merit badge program receive valuable instruction in a broad range of computer programming languages, one of the most valuable skills in today’s technology-driven economy. Game Design—Designed to promote creativity among Scouts of all ages, the Game Design badge program requires participants to analyze the games they have played and use their findings to create their own video game, board game, or outdoor game. A widely recognized national nonprofit organization based in New York City, MyFace helps children with facial deformities gain access to the medical care and support services they need to recover and lead healthy lives. Formerly known as the National Foundation for Facial Reconstruction, MyFace sponsors a broad range of events to increase awareness and raise funds in support of its mission. Among these events is the popular Races for Faces walk, held annually during the summer.
Races for Faces takes place in the picturesque Riverside Park on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City. In addition to the walk, Races for Faces includes family-friendly activities such as arts and crafts, a raffle, obstacle courses, and fun games. Registering for Races for Faces is free, and all participants receive a complimentary T-shirt. To learn more about the Races for Faces event or to find out more about MyFace initiatives, visit the official website at MyFace.org. |
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