PACK 37LEARNING GATEJoin →
About Scouting
Big values for
everyday adventures.
Cub Scouts is a place for kids to try new things, look out for others, and grow a little braver—one adventure at a time.
The Cub Scout motto
Do your
best.
That's it—and it's a powerful place to start. Cub Scouts are encouraged to try their hardest, keep learning, and be proud of the effort they bring to school, home, the outdoors, and their pack.
Learn about the Cub Scout motto ↗The Scout Oath
A promise to
do your best.
The Scout Oath is one of the ideals of Scouting America. Scouts learn it over time and use it alongside the Scout Law as a guide for everyday choices.
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 Scout Law
Twelve ways
to show up.
The Scout Law gives Scouts shared words for the ways they practice being part of a pack: showing kindness, helping out, being honest, and making room for one another.
Loyal
Helpful
Friendly
Courteous
Kind
Obedient
Cheerful
Thrifty
Brave
Clean
Reverent
The different dens
One pack.
Six age groups.
Dens are smaller groups of Scouts in the same grade. They make it easier for kids to build friendships, try new things, and work on adventures at the right pace.
Lion
Official Lion T-shirt. Scout shorts, pants, and other uniform pieces are optional—not required.
Meet the Lion leader →Tiger
Blue Cub Scout uniform shirt with orange rank accessories.
Meet the Tiger leader →Wolf
Blue Cub Scout uniform shirt with red rank accessories.
Meet the Wolf leader →Bear
Blue Cub Scout uniform shirt with light-blue rank accessories.
Meet the Bear leader →Webelos
Blue Cub Scout uniform shirt with Webelos plaid accessories.
Meet the Webelos leader →Arrow of Light
Tan Scouts BSA-style shirt, blue shoulder loops, and olive-green bottoms.
Meet the Arrow of Light leader →Uniforms
Simple, practical,
and part of the fun.
Official uniforms are expected for Scouts and registered adult leaders. Parents and caregivers do not need to purchase or wear a uniform.
Before buying, ask the pack: donated uniforms may be available through Pack 37, and the Tampa Scout Shop may have additional options. For most families, the Tampa store is the fastest choice—there's no shipping fee, and staff can help with sizing and patches.
The Outdoor Code
Care for the
places we play.
Whether we're at a campout, a trail, or a neighborhood park, Scouts use these four ideas to help care for the outdoors.
As an American, I will do my best to—
- Be clean in my outdoor manners.
- Be careful with fire.
- Be considerate in the outdoors.
- Be conservation-minded.
Want to go deeper?