The Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program

The Cub Scout Academics and Sports program is a supplemental enrichment program that complements the existing Cub Scout program. The Academics subjects and Sports activities allow boys to learn new techniques, increase scholarship skills, develop sportsmanship, and have fun. Emphasis is on introducing a boy to a sport or academic subject, allowing him to participate in it and encouraging him to do his best. The Academics and Sports program focuses on learning and skill development—not winning. Boys participating in the program will be recognized for enjoying teamwork, developing physical fitness, and discovering and building new talents. The Academics and Sports program encourages a boy to do his best.

Academics and Sports Subjects

Cub Scout Academics Art Astronomy Chess Citizenship Collecting Communicating Computers Geography Geology Heritages Language and Culture Map and Compass Mathematics Music Science Weather Wildlife Conservation	Cub Scout Sports Badminton Baseball Basketball Bicycling Bowling Fishing Flag Football Golf Gymnastics Ice Skating Marbles Physical Fitness Roller Skating Soccer Snow Ski and Board Sports Softball Swimming Table Tennis Tennis Ultimate Volleyball

Academics and Sports Belt Loops

There are three specific requirements for each belt loop. As a Cub Scout completes these requirements, he is encouraged to do his best to learn about the activity. The Cub Scout or Webelos Scout can take part in one of three ways: (1) individually or with the family, (2) in the den or pack, or (3) in the school. The Academics and Sports belt loops are intended to be worn with the Cub Scout uniform.

Academics and Sports Letter and Pins

Once the boy has earned the belt loop, he may choose to stop; however, some boys will want to continue with the activity. A Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, or Webelos Scout may complete additional requirements to earn a pin.

The Academics and Sports letter is available to boys for displaying Academics and Sports pins. The letter can be worn on a sweater or jacket, or displayed or framed. It does not go on the uniform. There are no specific requirements for earning the letter, as it is designed merely to display pins.

Additional Recognitions

Besides the belt loops and pins, additional recognition items are available for the Sports and Academics program: pocket cards, medals, trophies, and a program emblem.