Category: Cub Scout Ranks
The requirements for earning the Webelos badge, helping your Cub Scout on their Scouting journey!
There are two main components to earning the Webelos rank:
- Be an active member of your Webelos den for three months. This means attending meetings, participating in den activities, and paying dues.
- Complete six adventures:
- Five required adventures:
- Cast Iron Chef
- Duty to God and You
- First Responder
- Stronger, Faster, Higher
- Webelos Walkabout
- One elective adventure chosen by your den or family (details on these later)
Additionally, your Cub Scout will need to:
- Complete the exercises in the pamphlet “How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide” with a parent or guardian.
- Watch the “Protect Yourself Rules” video for 4th Grade Webelos. OR Earn the “Protect Yourself Rules Preview Adventure” for Webelos.
Bear Scouts are third-graders who are continuing their Cub Scout journey. To earn the Bear rank, they must complete a variety of activities and adventures that focus on family, community, nature, and personal development.
Required Adventures
- Baloo the Builder: Learn about construction and engineering.
- Bear Claws: Explore the world of animals and their habitats.
- Bear Necessities: Learn about survival skills and outdoor living.
- Fellowship and Duty to God: Explore your faith and values.
- Fur, Feathers, and Ferns: Learn about nature and the great outdoors.
- Paws for Action (Duty to Country): Learn about your country’s history and traditions.
Elective Adventure
In addition to the six required adventures, Bear Scouts must complete at least one elective adventure chosen by their den or family. Here are some options:
- A Bear Goes Fishing
- Bear Picnic Basket
- Critter Care
- Forensics
- Grin and Bear It
- Marble Madness
- Roaring Laughter
- Salmon Run
- Super Science
Additional Requirements
- Child Abuse Prevention: Complete the exercises in the pamphlet “How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.”
- Safety Training: Watch the “Protect Yourself Rules video for 3rd Grade, Bear” or earn the “Protect Yourself Rules Preview Adventure for Bear.”
By completing these requirements, Bear Scouts will develop important skills and values that will help them succeed in life.
Wolf Scouts are second-graders who are continuing their Cub Scout journey. To earn the Wolf rank, they must complete a variety of activities and adventures that focus on family, community, nature, and personal development.
Required Adventures
- Call of the Wild: Explore the great outdoors and learn about nature.
- Council Fire (Duty to Country): Learn about your country’s history and traditions.
- Duty to God Footsteps: Explore your faith and values.
- Howling at the Moon: Learn about the night sky and astronomy.
- Paws on the Path: Learn about hiking and outdoor skills.
- Running With the Pack: Work together with your den to achieve goals.
Elective Adventure
In addition to the six required adventures, Wolf Scouts must complete at least one elective adventure chosen by their den or family. Here are some options:
- Adventures in Coins
- Air of the Wolf
- Code of the Wolf
- Cubs Who Care
- Digging in the Past
- Finding Your Way
- Germs Alive!
- Paws of Skill
- Spirit of the Water
Additional Requirements
- Child Abuse Prevention: Complete the exercises in the pamphlet “How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.”
- Safety Training: Watch the “Protect Yourself Rules video for 2nd Grade, Wolf” or complete the “Protect Yourself Rules Preview Adventure for Wolf.”
By completing these requirements, Wolf Scouts will develop important skills and values that will help them succeed in life.
Tiger Scouts are first-graders who are just beginning their Cub Scout journey. To earn the Tiger rank, they must complete a variety of activities and adventures that focus on family, community, nature, and personal development.
Required Adventures
- Games Tigers Play: Learn about fun games and activities.
- My Tiger Jungle: Explore the world around you and learn about nature.
- Team Tiger: Work together with your den to achieve goals.
- Tiger Bites: Learn about healthy eating habits and nutrition.
- Tiger Circles: Duty to God: Explore your faith and values.
- Tigers in the Wild: Learn about animals and their habitats.
Elective Adventure
In addition to the six required adventures, Tiger Scouts must complete at least one elective adventure chosen by their den or family. Here are some options:
- Curiosity, Intrigue, and Magical Mysteries
- Floats and Boats
- Good Knights
- Rolling Tigers
- Sky is the Limit
- Stories in Shapes
- Tiger-iffic!
- Tiger: Safe and Smart
- Tiger Tag
Additional Requirements
- Child Abuse Prevention: Complete the exercises in the pamphlet “How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.”
- Safety Training: Watch the “Protect Yourself Rules video for 1st Grade, Tiger” or earn the “Protect Yourself Rules Preview Adventure for Tiger.”
By completing these requirements, Tiger Scouts will develop important skills and values that will help them succeed in life.
Earn the Lion badge:
- To earn the Lion badge, complete at least six Lion adventures.
Lion Adventures:
- Family Adventure: Learn about your family history, traditions, and values.
- Community Adventure: Learn about your community and how you can help make it a better place.
- Outdoor Adventure: Learn about nature, animals, and the great outdoors.
- Health and Safety Adventure: Learn about healthy habits and safety tips.
- Fun and Games Adventure: Learn about fun activities and games.
- Character Development Adventure: Learn about good character traits and how to develop them.
By completing these requirements, Lion Scouts learn the basic principles of Scouting and prepare themselves for further advancement in the program.
Earning the Bobcat badge is the first step in a Cub Scout’s journey. It’s a great way to learn about Scouting and prepare for future adventures. To receive the Bobcat badge, a Cub must complete the following requirements:
1. Learn and Say the Scout Oath and Law:
- Memorize the Scout Oath and Law.
- Understand the meaning behind each point.
2. Demonstrate Cub Scout Symbols:
- Show the Cub Scout sign and explain its meaning.
- Show the Cub Scout handshake and explain its meaning.
- Say the Cub Scout motto and explain its meaning.
- Show the Cub Scout salute and explain its meaning.
3. Complete Child Abuse Prevention Exercises:
- Work with a parent or guardian to complete the exercises in the “How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide” pamphlet.
Note: All Cub Scouts must complete the Bobcat exercises in the “How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse” pamphlet, regardless of their rank.
While these requirements may seem simple, they are essential for building a strong foundation in Scouting. By learning the Scout Oath, Law, and symbols, Cubs develop a sense of belonging and commitment to the organization. Completing the child abuse prevention exercises helps them understand personal safety and well-being.
