Cub Scout Advancement: Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos, and Arrow of Light
The Cub Scout Advancement Trail
On the Cub Scout advancement trail, a child progresses from rank to rank,
learning new skills as they go. As they go, the requirements get more challenging to match their new skills and abilities.
Cub Scout advancement includes a wide range of group and
individual activities kids enjoy. More importantly, the
activities are carefully selected to encourage moral, physical, and
intellectual development.
Cub Scouts Do Fun Things While Learning
Cubs do fun things with other kids! They get to wear a cool
uniform, visit interesting places, and see new things. They play all kinds of sports and
build stuff like racecars and bird houses.
- Play sports such as baseball, soccer, and swimming - develop physical
fitness, teamwork, fair play, cooperation, and good sportsmanship
- Use hands-on learning experiences about art, science, music, and
computers which inspire imagination and sharpen a child's
interest in learning
- Projects in woodworking, leather-working,
and sculpture teach planning and patience while giving
confidence
- Outdoor adventures such as camping,
hiking, and fishing convey an appreciation for nature's majesty and
teach the importance of preserving our environment.
Cub Scout Ranks
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Lion Cub - Kindergarten
The Lion Cub program has exciting indoor and outdoor activities
specifically designed for kindergarten age youth and their adult partner. Adult partners (guardians) are there to support and guide,
allowing the new Cub Scout to discover risks and rewards under the
security of adult supervision. Lion Cubs learn by doing. As they learn and grow, the relationship with their adult partner (guardian) grows
as well. At the conclusion of their kindergarten year, the Lion Cub
will transition to Tiger Cubs where they'll earn the Bobcat badge and
continue on to even more exciting and educational adventures through
Cub Scouting.
Bobcat
No matter what age or grade a youth joins Cub Scouting, they must earn
their Bobcat badge before he can advance to the rank of Tiger, Wolf,
Bear, Webelos, or Arrow of Light. A youth must complete the Bobcat
requirements, which include:
- Learn and say the Cub Scout motto, the
Scout Oath, and the Scout Law and tell what they mean
- Show the Cub Scout sign, salute, and handshake and tell what they mean
- With a parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet "How to
Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide"
When a youth has completed the requirements, they have earned the Bobcat badge.
Tiger - 1st Grade
The Tiger rank is for youth who are in first grade or age seven. To
earn the Tiger badge, a youth must complete six required adventures with
the den or family and one elective adventure of the den or family's
choosing. As the youth completes each adventure, they will receive the
an adventure loop to wear on their belt. After
completing the seven required adventures, they have earned the
Tiger badge.
After earning the Tiger badge, a Tiger Scout can work on
the remaining 12 Tiger electives until they finish first grade (or turns
8 years old). They can choose elective adventures to learn new
hobbies and skills. For completing an elective adventure, they'll get an
additional loop.
Wolf - 2nd Grade
The Wolf rank is for Cub Scouts who have finished first grade or are eight years old.
To earn the Wolf badge, a Cub Scout must complete six required
adventures and one elective adventure. The parent or guardian, and den
leader, approves each requirement by signing his book. The Cub Scout receives an adventure loop for each adventure and after meeting all
requirements, has earned the Wolf badge.
After earning the Wolf badge, a Wolf Scout can work on the remaining 12 Wolf electives until they finish second grade
or turn 9 years old. They can choose elective adventures to learn new hobbies and teach skills that will be useful during their Scouts BSA years. For completing an elective adventure, they'll receive an
additional adventure loop.
Bear - 3rd Grade
The Bear rank is for youth who have finished second grade or are
nine years old. To earn the Bear badge, a youth must complete six required
adventures and one elective adventure. Their parent or guardian, and den
leader, approves each requirement by signing their book. The youth receives an adventure loop for each adventure and after meeting all
requirements, has earned the Bear badge.
After earning the Bear badge, a Bear Scout can
work on the remaining 12 Bear electives until they finish third grade
or turns 10 years old. They can choose elective adventures to learn new hobbies and skills. When they complete an elective adventure, they receive an
additional adventure loop to wear.
Webelos - 4th and 5th Grade
Webelos dens are for youth who have completed third grade or are ten years old. Webelos Scouts get to work on the five required Webelos
adventures and choose two of the 18 elective adventures that are shared
by the Webelos and Arrow of Light ranks. After finishing the
requirements for an adventure, the Webelos den leader, rather than a
parent, approves most of the adventures. For each adventure a youth completes, they receive a pin to wear on the Webelos colors or on their hat. After completing seven adventures, including five required
adventures and two elective adventures, a youth has earned the Webelos badge.
After earning the Webelos badge, a Webelos Scout can work
on the remaining 18 shared Webelos and Arrow of Light electives until
they finish fourth grade or turn 11 years old. A Webelos Scout can choose
elective adventures to learn new skills or hobbies
that will be useful during their Scouts BSA years. For completing an elective adventure they'll receive an additional adventure pin.
Arrow of Light
The highest rank in Cub Scouting is the Arrow of Light, preparing a Webelos Scout to become a member of Scouts BSA. Scouts must
complete four required adventures and three elective adventures to earn
the Arrow of Light rank. For each adventure a Scout completes, they receive a pin to wear on the Webelos colors or on their hat.
After an Arrow of Light Scout has earned the The Arrow of Light badge they're ready
to join a Scouts BSA Troop! The Arrow of Light is the only Cub Scout
badge that can be worn on the Scouts BSA uniform. Adult leaders who
earned the Arrow of Light rank may also show their
achievement by wearing a special square knot on their uniform.
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