 In October 2012 , the National Council announced that , as a result of the findings and recommendations of a select committee made up of volunteer Scouters , the Cub Scout and Venturing programs would transition to use of the Boy Scout Oath and Promise , and in the case of the Venturers , the Boy Scout three @-@ finger salute and sign as well . The Venturing change will occur in late 2013 or early 2014 ; the Cub Scout change will take effect in mid @-@ 2015 . 
