LION (Kindergarteners)

The Lion Scouts is a program created to introduce the Cub Scouting program to children age 5, or in Kindergarten, and their adult partners.

 

BOBCAT (Earned by ALL NEW Cub Scouts / Webelos)

All children, 1st – 5th grade, earn the Bobcat badge. Those that are in the 1st – 3rd grade will learn the BS Oath, BS Law, CS Handshake, CS Salute, CS Sign & CS Motto.  Those children in the 4th & 5th grade will learn the BS Oath, BS Law, BS Sign, BS Handshake, BS Motto, BS Slogan & Outdoor Code.  (CS = Cub Scout, BS = Boy Scout). In addition he/she must demonstrate the understanding of the core values of Honesty and Trustworthiness, and explain their importance.   

 

TIGER (First Graders)

Tiger Cubs who complete (6) Required Adventures and (1) Elective Adventure will earn the Tiger Badge.  A special belt loop will be awarded at a Pack meeting for each Adventure completed.  After completing the rank of Tiger Cub, Scouts may earn more belt loops by working on additional Elective Adventures. The den will be run by a Den Leader (DL) and Adult Partners. You, as the Parent(s), are their Adult Partner(s).  

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WOLF (Second Graders)

A Cub Scout who is in second grade must complete (6) Required Adventures and (1) Elective Adventure to earn the Wolf Badge.  A special belt loop will be awarded at a Pack meetings for each Adventure completed.  After completing the rank of Wolf Cub, Scouts may earn more belt loops by working on additional Elective Adventures.  The den will be run by a Den Leader (DL). Parents take a step back and guide their Scout with instruction & supervision. Parents are encouraged to take on other roles within the Pack such as being part of the Pack Committee or chairing events.

 

BEAR (Third Graders)

A Cub Scout who is in the third grade must complete (6) Required Adventures and (1) Elective Adventure to earn the Bear Badge.  A special belt loop will be awarded at a Pack meeting for each Adventure completed. After completing the rank of Bear Cub, Scouts may earn more belt loops by working on additional Elective Adventures.   The den will be run by a Den Leader (DL).  Parents take two steps back.  DL’s will let you know if an Adventure they are planning needs extra hands! Parents are encouraged to take on other roles with the Pack such as being part of the Pack Committee or chairing events.

WEBELOS (Fourth Graders)

A Cub Scout who is in the fourth grade must complete (5) Required Adventures and (2) Elective Adventures to earn the Webelos Badge.  A special pin will be awarded at a Pack meeting for each Adventure completed. The pins are then placed on his “Webelos Colors” which are pinned to his right shirt sleeve. After completing the Webelos Badge, Scouts may earn more pins by working on additional Elective Adventures.  The den will be run by a Den Leader (DL).  Webelos work on becoming more individually accountable for completing their Adventure pins and updating the Den Leader on their progress. At this point the parents should be hands off.

 

ARROW OF LIGHT (Fifth Grade)

A Cub Scout who is in the fifth grade will complete (4) Required Adventures and (3) Elective Adventures to earn the Arrow of Light (AoL) Badge.  A special pin will be awarded at a Pack meeting for each Adventure completed.  The pins are then placed on his Webelos Colors which are pinned to his right shirt sleeve.  After completing the Arrow of Light Badge, Scouts may earn more pins by working on additional Elective Adventures.

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As a Webelos, you will need to purchase your scout a Khaki uniform to prepare for Scouts BSA. Your Scout will be required to camp “patrol style” with a Scouts BSA Troop. We recommend that your camp with several different troops and take good notes as to what he or she likes and dislikes about each one. He or she will need to speak with a Scoutmaster. Again, we recommend he talk to different Troop Scoutmasters in your local area. Encourage him or her to ask questions. Remember it should be your Scout’s decision as to which Troop he or she wants to join.

 

At this point we expect the Scout to be totally responsible for his or her own work and for updating the Den Leader on work completed at home.
 

When a scout reaches 11 years of age or completes the fifth grade, he or she may graduate from Cub Scouts to Scouts BSA at an impressive Crossover Ceremony.  Earning the Arrow of Light requires the Webelos Scout to complete extra activities among other things.  The Award is very special since it can also be worn on the Scouts BSA uniform.  We aim to graduate every Cub Scout to a Scouts BSA.