Bears (3rd Grade)

Overview:

Rank advancement is awarded when each Scout has done the following, (Specific requirements for these adventures can be found in this (the) addendum.)

• Complete each of the six required Adventures with your den or family:

  • Bear Claws

  • Bear Necessities

  • Fellowship and Duty to God

  • Fur, Feathers, and Ferns

  • Baloo the Builder

  • Paws for Action (Duty to Country)

• In addition to the six required adventures listed previously, complete at least one elective Adventure of your den's or family's choosing.

• With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide

• Earn the Cyber Chip award for your age.

Meeting Logistics:

• WHERE: Ocean Shore School MPR during school; alternate locations during summer.

• WHEN: Every other Friday 6 - 7:30pm PT.

• WHAT: Scouts are expected to wear Class A uniforms to den and pack meetings. Place your order here; or ask around.

• HOW: Meetings begin with an opening ceremony; reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, the Scout Oath and Law. Then, we breakout and dive into den “scout adventures and fun activities”.

Family Expectations:

• Be Prompt & Present!

• Provide your scout w/ their Class A Uniform!

• Volunteer as a “helping hand” at meetings 4x’s annually!

• Recruit 1-2 pack members annually; share our Intake form!

• Share ideas & feedback!

Character & Behavior Recognition: 4 recognition awards (“Cub Kudos”) encourage good behavior & role modeling w/ an emphasis on Courtesy, Cooperation, Attention, and Respect.

• Courteous Camper

• Cooperative Cub

• Attentive Arrow

• Respectful Ranger

Also, a cub member of our den is appointed as our “Denner” tasked as the den leader's helper, responsible for leading the den; and awarding Cub Kudos. Duty rotated every other meeting.