Cub Scouting has 12 core values that help boys to build character, physical fitness, practical skills and service. Character is “values in action.”
The 12 core values of Cub Scouting are:
| 1. Citizenship | 7. Honesty |
| 2. Compassion | 8. Perseverance |
| 3. Cooperation | 9. Positive attitude |
| 4. Courage | 10. Resourcefulness |
| 5. Faith | 11. Respect |
| 6. Health and fitness | 12. Responsibility |