January Trustworthy

The Law of the Month
A Scout Is Trustworthy. How Does “The Great Race” Relate to This Point of the Scout Law?

Being a member of any type of racing team provides an opportunity to demonstrate trustworthiness. The team members must trust each other to always be prepared and perform their tasks to the best of their abilities. They trust that in the event of a loss, the entire team will demonstrate good sportsmanship toward each other as well as toward the other team.

February Friendly

The Law of the Month
A Scout Is Friendly. How Does “Friends Near and Far” Relate to This Point of the Scout Law?

A Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts. He offers his friendship to people of all races and nations, and respects the beliefs and customs of others. “Friends Near and Far” reminds us that we are part of something bigger than our own community. By living the Scout Law, we are accepting of the world’s peoples and their values.

March Thrifty

The Law of the Month
A Scout Is Thrifty—How Does “Cubstruction” Relate to This Point of the Scout Law?

Part of being thrifty is avoiding waste and using resources wisely. It is important to learn how to conserve and repurpose the many items we use every day to help our environment as well as use our resources in an innovative way for fun and adventure.

April Cheerful

The Law of the Month
A Scout Is Cheerful. How Does “Strike Up the Band” Relate to This Point of the Scout Law?

Music can make us feel many things. One of the best things it makes us feel is cheerful. As we “Strike Up the Band” this month, we will explore ways to make people happy using music.

May Kind

The Law of the Month
A Scout Is Kind. How Does “My Animal Friends” Relate to This Point of the Scout Law?

A Scout knows there is strength in being gentle. It is important to be kind to all creatures great and small. This month we will explore ways to be kind to our animal friends.

June Obedient

The Law of the Month
A Scout Is Obedient—How Does “It’s a Hit” Relate to This Point of the Scout Law?

It is easy to forget how important it is to be obedient to the rules when one is playing a game and really wanting to win; however, a Cub Scout is a person who always follows the rules. This month we reinforce how important it is to be obedient—especially when playing ball with friends.

July Loyal

The Law of the Month
A Scout Is Loyal—How Does “Scout Salute” Relate to This Point of the Scout Law?

A Scout is true to his family, friends, Scout leaders, school, and nation. Cub Scouts will show their loyalty during this meeting by participating in several activities such as honoring the American flag, creating a pack banner, and hearing about loyalty from a guest speaker or demonstrating loyalty to a team through a pack game.

August Courteous

The Law of the Month

A Scout is Courteous – How does S’More Cub Scout Fun relate to this point of the Scout Law?

Summertime is a great time to get outside and to have S’more Cub Scout Fun! This month, enjoy one of the last summer evenings at a pack campfire. Cub Scouts can experience fun activities before the campfire, a campfire full of songs, skits, awards and great memories. At the campfire, the Cub Scouts will treat each other with politeness because they know that is how they want to be treated.

September Clean
The Law of the Month
A Scout Is Clean—How Does “Cubservation” Relate to This Point of the Scout Law?

Everything we do impacts the world around us. When a Scout lives the “A Scout is clean” point of the Scout Law, he is choosing to make sure the legacy he leaves is a positive one. He makes moral choices, and through an active lifestyle he keeps his body healthy. He also is conscious of the impact he can have on nature and the responsibility he has to keep the world clean for those who come behind him.

October Brave

The Law of the Month

A Scout Is Brave—How Does “Super Cub!” Relate to This Point of the Scout Law?

Superheroes are known for facing danger even when they are afraid. A Scout, like a superhero, has the courage to stand for what he thinks is right even if others laugh at him or threaten him.

November Helpful
The Law of the Month
A Scout Is Helpful—How Does “Cubs in Action” Relate to This Point of the Scout Law?

It is never too early in our lives to begin helping other people. Scouting has promoted being helpful to others since it began in 1907 in England. Being helpful to others is what William D. Boyce experienced one foggy night in London, when a Scout helped him find his way. Boyce was so impressed that the Scout helped him and refused a reward that he incorporated the Scouting program in America in 1910.

Our Cub Scouts find active ways to help others in their neighborhoods and spread the goodwill of Scouting. By teaching and living the Scout slogan to Do a Good Turn Daily, we are keeping the third point of the Scout Law: A Scout is helpful.

December Reverent
The Law of the Month
How Does “Winter Wonderland” Relate to This Point of the Scout Law?

As winter comes, it brings with it a wonderland of snow, peace, beauty, and holidays. All of us come from different backgrounds and celebrate many traditions; each of our traditions gives us an identity and a sense of belonging. When we share those traditions and accept others’ traditions, we expand our circle so everyone feels like they belong. Whether we celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or none of these, sharing valued traditions and holding true to what they stand for will help us understand others. But no matter who we are or how we celebrate, we are all part of a great organization that has taught us to show reverence for others and their beliefs.