Bobcat Requirements

The Bobcat rank is the first badge awarded a new Cub Scout. As a new member, he may work on his Bobcat requirements while simultaneously working on his next rank as well. He cannot, however, receive his Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos, or Arrow of Light Badge until he has completed the Bobcat requirements and earned the Bobcat badge. Boys can normally earn their Bobcat badge well within the first month of becoming a new Cub Scout.

The Requirements for Bobcat

1. Learn and say the scout Oath, with help if needed.

2. Learn and say the Scout Law, with help if needed.

3. Show the Cub Scout sign. Tell what it means.

4. Show the Cub Scout handshake. Tell what it means.

5. Say the Cub Scout motto. Tell what it means.

6. Show the Scout Salute. Tell what it means.

7. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises

in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children From Abuse: A Parents Guide.

Scout Oath

On my honor I will do my best

To do my duty to God and my country

and to obey the Scout Law;

To help other people at all times;

To keep myself physically strong,

mentally awake, and morally straight.

Scout Sign

Scout Law

A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly,

courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty,

brave, clean and reverent.

Scout Handshake

Scout Motto

Do Your Best

Scout Salute