Tigers through Webelos

How does my Scout earn their Bobcat Rank?

The Bobcat rank was introduced in 1938 as the entry-level rank for every new Cub. No matter what age or grade a Scout joins Cub Scouting, they must earn their Bobcat Badge before they can advance to the rank of Tiger, Wolf, Bear, or Webelos.

To earn the Bobcat rank, a Scout must be able to recite the Scout Oath, Scout Law, and Cub Scout Motto and demonstrate the Cub Scout Sign, Cub Scout Handshake, and Cub Scout Salute. They must also explain what each of these ideals means, in addition to demonstrating his understanding of the core values of honesty and trustworthiness, as well as explaining their importance in the scouting program. The requirements for Bobcat can be found at the beginning of each rank handbook.

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Kindergarten

Meets the 1st Monday of the month as a Den, 6:30pm at Cool Spring Baptist Church

Meets the 4th Monday of the month with the Pack, 6:30pm at Cool Spring Baptist Church

What is expected of my Lion Scout and me?

Parents are expected to attend all meetings and participate with their Scout! While Lions, parents are also expected to consider their talents and volunteer to plan and lead at least part of an adventure.

What do we need?

1. Each Scout needs to purchase a Lion t-shirt, neckerchief, and workbook from the Heart of Virginia Scout Shop

2. With your Scout, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide

3. Complete a Medical Form, Parts A and B, for every participating member of your family

First Grade

Meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month as a Den, 6:30pm at Cool Spring Baptist Church

Meets the 4th Monday of the month with the Pack, 6:30pm at Cool Spring Baptist Church

What is expected of my Scout and me?

Parents are expected to attend all meetings and participate with their Scout!

What do we need?

1. Each Scout needs to purchase a blue uniform shirt, blue belt, Pack numerals, Den numerals, other required patches per the Scout Shop Staff and rank handbook from the Heart of Virginia Scout Shop

2. If you are brand new to Scouting, you will also need to purchase your rank neckerchief

3. With your Scout, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide

4. Complete a Medical Form, Parts A and B, for every participating member of your family

Second Grade

Meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month as a Den, 6:30pm at Cool Spring Baptist Church

Meets the 4th Monday of the month with the Pack, 6:30pm at Cool Spring Baptist Church

What is expected of my Scout and me?

Parents are expected to attend all meetings and participate with their Scout!

What do we need?

1. Each Scout needs to purchase a blue uniform shirt, blue belt, Pack numerals, Den numerals, other required patches per the Scout Shop Staff and rank handbook from the Heart of Virginia Scout Shop

2. If you are brand new to Scouting, you will also need to purchase your rank neckerchief

3. With your Scout, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide

4. Complete a Medical Form, Parts A and B, for every participating member of your family

Third Grade

Meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month as a Den, 6:30pm at Cool Spring Baptist Church

Meets the 4th Monday of the month with the Pack, 6:30pm at Cool Spring Baptist Church

What is expected of my Scout and me?

Parents are expected to attend all meetings and participate with their Scout!

What do we need?

1. Each Scout needs to purchase a blue uniform shirt, blue belt, Pack numerals, Den numerals, other required patches per the Scout Shop Staff and rank handbook from the Heart of Virginia Scout Shop

2. If you are brand new to Scouting, you will also need to purchase your rank neckerchief

3. With your Scout, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide

4. Complete a Medical Form, Parts A and B, for every participating member of your family

Fourth and Fifth Grades

Meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month as a Den, 6:30pm at Cool Spring Baptist Church

Meets the 4th Monday of the month with the Pack, 6:30pm at Cool Spring Baptist Church

What is expected of my Scout and me?

Parents are expected to attend all meetings and participate with their Scout!

What do we need?

1. Each Scout needs to purchase a khaki uniform shirt, green belt, Pack numerals, Den numerals, other required patches per the Scout Shop Staff and rank handbook from the Heart of Virginia Scout Shop

2. If you are brand new to Scouting, you will also need to purchase your rank neckerchief

3. With your Scout, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide

4. Complete a Medical Form, Parts A and B, for every participating member of your family