July's theme is "Rocket's Red Glare"

Learn to sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" -- our country's national anthem. Find out how and why Francis Scot Key wrote it. Have lots of fun this month learning about our country!

Cub Scout Core Value

Click here for an explanation on Cub Scouting's 12 Core Values from scouting.org.

Courage is the Core Value that can be discussed this month. Cubs can learn how having perseverance can help them shine in their lives. Here are some questions you can pose to your boy to help discuss perseverance.

• What does it mean to be have courage?

• How can we have courage each day?

• Who are some people who had courage?

• Why is it important to have courage?

• How would you be different if you had courage during a difficult situation instead of making a wrong choice?

• What will you do in the future to have courage?

• How can you be an example to your friends by having courage?

From scouting.org:  Remember:

• Core values are the basis of good character development.

• Character must be broadly defined to include thinking, feeling and behavior.

• Core values should be promoted throughout all phases of life.

Electives and Badges

If your scout has not finished his badge requirements, he should be doing so this summer.

Belt Loops & Pins

Following are activities in the Sports and Academic Program, which would fit nicely with this month's theme, relating the activities to ships and sailing. If you click on the category, the Belt Loop and Pin pdf form will open in a new window for you to print.

Citizenship

Physical Fitness

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