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.

Other Youth Awards   In addition to the awards available through the Cub Scout advancement program and the Academics and Sports program, Cub Scouts may earn a number of individual awards, including the following: Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award Tiger Cubs, Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts have the opportunity to earn the Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award. This award recognizes the Scout's participation in outdoor recreation and conservation projects, and can often be earned in conjunction with other Scouting activities.  Religious Emblem   To encourage members to grow stronger in their faith, many religious groups have instituted programs that enable youth to earn a religious emblem. The Boy Scouts of America has approved of these programs and allows the emblems to be worn on the official uniform. However, the emblems are awarded through the various religious organizations rather than the BSA.  Click on the following link for additional information: http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Awards/ReligiousAwards/chart.aspx Cub Scout World Conservation Award Webelos Scouts can earn the Cub Scout World Conservation Award by earning the Forester, Naturalist, and Outdoorsman activity badges and participating in a den or pack conservation project. Leave No Trace Awareness Award Leave No Trace is a plan that helps people to be more concerned about their environment and helps them protect it for future generations. Cub Scouts and leaders are eligible to earn the Leave No Trace Awareness Award.  Click on this link for additional information: http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/CubScouts/resources/LeavenoTrace.aspx Emergency Preparedness Award Emergency preparedness means being prepared for all kinds of emergencies, able to respond in time of crisis to save lives and property and to help a community—or even a nation—return to normal life after a disaster occurs. To encourage Scouts of all ages to be prepared for emergency situations, the BSA has approved an Emergency Preparedness Award program for members of all ages.  Click on this link for additional information:  http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Media/Publications/EmergencyPreparedness.aspx Cub Scouts who participate in Cub Scout derbies, field days, and other competitive events can win medals for their performance and participation. These medals can be displayed on the Scout's uniform at appropriate events.