Character and Leadership – Bobcat Adventure

By Edward Francis | September 17, 2025

Greetings Pack 337 Families,

What an incredible meeting we had this week! Every den rolled up their sleeves and worked on earning their Bobcat Adventure—the first adventure for every Cub Scout. The Bobcat adventure is special because it lays the foundation for everything we do in Scouting.

Each den dove into learning the core parts of being a Cub Scout:

  • The Scout Oath and Scout Law – Our Tigers and Wolves practiced reciting them and talked about what they mean in everyday life.
  • The Cub Scout Handshake and Salute – Bears worked on greeting each other respectfully, showing pride in their growing Scouting identity.
  • The Meaning of “Do Your Best” – Webelos shared examples of times they tried something challenging and didn’t give up, encouraging younger Scouts to always keep trying.
  • Understanding What It Means to Be a Good Scout – Our Lions talked about being kind and helpful at home and school, showing that even the youngest Scouts can live by the Scout Law.

Watching the Scouts work on these skills was inspiring. The Bobcat adventure is more than just learning words and actions—it’s about shaping character. We talk a lot in Scouting about the importance of character and leadership, because these traits stay with our kids for life. Learning to be trustworthy, helpful, and brave now helps them grow into adults who are confident, caring, and ready to take on challenges.

Scouting gives children a safe place to practice leadership, to make decisions, and even to learn from mistakes. When a Scout leads a flag ceremony or helps a friend learn the handshake, they are practicing the kind of skills that translate to future success—in school, in their careers, and in their communities.

Parents, thank you for reinforcing these lessons at home. When you ask your Scout about what they learned and encourage them to live the Scout Law every day, you help strengthen the foundation we’re building together.

We are off to an amazing start this year, and I can’t wait to see every Scout proudly wear their Bobcat adventure loops and pins!

Yours in Scouting,
Edward Francis
Cubmaster, Pack 337

Announcements

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  • Naish Haunted Trails is happening Saturday October 25. If you want to go please fill out your name in the spreadsheet. And send your money to the Pack’s Venmo (@CubScout-Pack-337). For more information contact Joan Breaux.
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  • Mum Sales will continue until the inventory is sold out. There are a few white and yellow mums left.
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