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Our sons join Scouts largely to have fun, but we support them as leaders
and parents because we want them to grow up to be good people, who
associate with other people of good character. "Our foundation is a desire to develop young
men and youth -- to teach them correct
principles, skills, and core values that will
allow them to do what's right -- to remind
them of the importance of being honest
and fair, of taking good care of themselves,
of serving other people." -- Kent Gregersen
Character Connections is a Purpose and a Method of Cub Scouting.
Starting in 2001, Scouting revised its handbooks and materials
to incorporate the twelve character values -- so whether you're a
Cub Scout leader or the parent of a Scout-- you're teaching
Character Connections today, whether you realize it or not! 
How can a leader consciously apply the "Method" of Character
Connections to his or her den program planning? Character
Connections becomes real to parents, leaders, and scouts
when the adults gently teach valuable insights to the Scouts
as they work through rank achievements and fun activities.
Resources and ideas to help leaders and other adults do this
are readily available (see the links below.) A list of the twelve Character Connections values, with practical
examples, is here (as part of an early overview of the program):
http://www.cubroundtable.com/assets/pdf-documents/Character-Connections-data.pdf
The twelve Character Connections values are mapped to
achievements and electives in the Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and
Webelos programs here: http://www.cubroundtable.com/assets/pdf-documents/CC-Character-Connections-Chart-13.323A.pdf Methods for reinforcing the twelve character values as part
of Cub Scout ceremonies, games, service projects, and
outdoor activities are here: http://www.cubroundtable.com/assets/pdf-documents/Character-Connections-Outdoor-Grid.pdf Resources for character development in the family are: http://www.bu.edu/education/caec/files/10tips.htm
http://www.goodcharacter.com/ Other Scouting resources include: Cub Scout Leader Book, Chapter 4 Flyer "Cub Scout Character Development" (BSA 13-323A) BSA Family Book (BSA 33012) BSA "Youth Frontier" (BSA 33620) Values of Men & Boys in America Pamphlet (BSA 2-121)
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Character Connections 
