Hello and welcome to the web site of Cub Scout Pack 496 located in Stevensville, Maryland.

Our pack is very active and comprised of approximately 50 boys in approximately 10 dens.  We are proud to say that this is our pack's 27th year!

Our monthly pack meetings are normally held on the 4th Tuesday of the month (September through May) at the Elks Lodge #2576 located at 2525 Romancoke Road (Route 8) in Stevensville, MD.  Click on "Locations" on the left side of the page to get a map to the Elks Lodge.

Send an e-mail to the administrator or contact any one of the Board Members for more information.  Or better yet, feel free to stop by any of our pack meetings, which can be found in the Pack Calendar section.

Refer to the Pack Calendar section or Pack News & Event for upcoming events.

1. Character Development
   
2. Spiritual Growth
   
3. Good Citizenship
   
4. Sportsmanship & Fitness
   
5. Family Understanding
   
6. Respectful Relationships
   
7. Personal Achievement
   
8. Friendly Service
   
9. Fun & Adventure
   
10. Preparation for Boy Scouts

Character Development

Since its origin, the Scouting program has been an educational experience concerned with values. In 1910, the first activities for Scouts were designed to build character, physical fitness, practical skills, and service. These elements were part of the original Cub Scout program and continue to be part of Cub Scouting today.

Character can be defined as the collection of core values possessed by an individual that leads to moral commitment and action. Core values are the basis of good character development. In helping boys develop character, Cub Scouting promotes the following 12 core values.

The 12 Core Values Of Cub Scouting

Character can be defined as the collection of core values possessed by an individual that leads to moral commitment and action. Character is "values in action."

The Cub Scouting Character Connections Program identifies 12 core values:

Citizenship: Contributing service and showing responsibility to local, state, and national communities.
Compassion: Being kind and considerate, and showing concern for the well-being of others.
Cooperation: Being helpful and working together with others toward a common goal.
Courage: Being brave and doing what is right regardless of our fears, the difficulties, or the consequences.
Faith: Having inner strength and confidence based on our trust in God.
Health and Fitness: Being personally committed to keeping our minds and bodies clean and fit.
Honesty: Telling the truth and being worthy of trust.
Perseverance: Sticking with something and not giving up, even if it is difficult.
Positive Attitude: Being cheerful and setting our minds to look for and find the best in all situations.
Resourcefulness: Using human and other resources to their fullest.
Respect: Showing regard for the worth of something or someone.
Responsibility: Fulfilling our duty to God, country, other people, and ourselves