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Cub Scout Advancement Trail
On the advancement trail, a Cub Scout progresses from rank to rank, learning new skills along the way. Each of the ranks and awards in Cub Scouting has its own requirements. As you advance through the ranks, the requirements get more challenging, to match the new skills and abilities you learn as you get older. Visit CubScouts.org for more information.
The Lion program weaves traditional Scouting concepts of character development, leadership skills, personal fitness and citizenship into activities that are age-appropriate and fun for the Scouts and their parents.
The activities introduce the family to Cub Scouting, and provide an exciting way for Kindergarteners to explore the world around them. The program will fuel their imagination, creativity and fun as they experience the growth Scouting can provide. At the end of the Lion year, they “graduate” to Tiger and advance through Cub Scouting.
No matter what age or grade a child joins Cub Scouting (except for Lion Cub), they must earn the Bobcat badge before they can advance to the rank of Tiger, Wolf, Bear, or Webelos. A child must complete the Bobcat requirements, which include:
The Tiger rank is for children who are in first grade or are age 7. To earn the Tiger badge, a Scout must complete six required adventures with his den or family and one elective adventure of his den or family’s choosing. As Scouts complete each adventure, they will receive the adventure loop for that adventure, which they can wear on his belt. When a Scout has completed the seven required adventures, they can receive the Tiger badge. The Tiger badge is given to the Scout's adult partner at a pack meeting. Then, during a grand ceremony, the adult gives the badge to their Scout. After a Scout has earned the Tiger badge, a Tiger Scout can work on the remaining 12 Tiger electives until they finish first grade (or turns 8 years old). A Scout can choose elective adventures that may show them new hobbies and teach them skills that will be useful during their Scout BSA years. When they complete an elective adventure, they receives an additional adventure loop to wear on their belt.
The Wolf rank is for children who have finished first grade (or who are 8 years old). To earn the Wolf badge, a Scout must complete six required adventures and one elective adventure. Their parent or guardian and den leader approves each requirement by signing their book, and the Scout receives an adventure loop for each adventure. When a Scout has met all requirements, the Wolf badge is presented to their parent or guardian at the next pack meeting. During an impressive ceremony, the parent or guardian then presents the badge to their Scout. After they have earned the Wolf badge, a Wolf Scout can work on the remaining 12 Wolf electives until they finish second grade (or turns 9 years old). A Scout can choose elective adventures that may show they new hobbies and teach them skills that will be useful during their Scouts BSA years. When they complete an elective adventure, they receive an additional adventure loop to wear on their belt.
The Bear rank is for children who have finished second grade (or who are 9 years old). To earn the Bear badge, a Scout must complete six required adventures and one elective adventure. Their parent or guardian and den leader approves each requirement by signing their book, and the Scout receives an adventure loop for each adventure. When a Scout has met all requirements, the Bear badge is presented to their parent or guardian at the next pack meeting. During an impressive ceremony, the parent or guardian then presents the badge to their Scout. After they have earned the Bear badge, a Bear Scout can work on the remaining 12 Bear electives until they finishes third grade (or turn 10 years old). A Scout can choose elective adventures that may show them new hobbies and teach them skills that will be useful during their Scouts BSA years. When they complete an elective adventure, they receive an additional adventure loop to wear on their belt.
Webelos dens are for children who have completed third grade (or reached age 10). 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 Rank and Arrow of Light Award. When a Scout has done the requirements for an adventure, the Webelos den leader, rather than a parent, approves most of the adventures. For each adventure a Scout completes, they receive a pin to wear on their Webelos colors. After completing seven adventures, including five required adventures and two elective adventures, a Scout can receive the Webelos badge. After a Scout has earned the Webelos badge, a Webelos Scout can work on the remaining 18 shared Webelos and Arrow of Light electives until they finishe fourth grade (or turns 11 years old). A Scout can choose elective adventures that may show them new hobbies and teach them skills that will be useful during their Scouts BSA years.
The highest award in Cub Scouting is the Arrow of Light. Earning this award prepares 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 receives a pin to wear on the Webelos colors or on their hat. The Arrow of Light Award is the only Cub Scout badge that can be worn on the Scouts BSA uniform when a Scout graduates into a Scouts BSA Troop.
