Bear
About the Rank
Often, den meeting activities enable the Bear Scouts to complete requirements toward an award or rank. For Tiger through Bear ranks, if the activity is completed outside of the den meeting, the parent, adult partner, or another trusted adult should sign into Scoutbook and mark the requirement off as completed, indicating the Cub Scout has done his best to complete the requirement. The den leader then approves that requirement after consultation with the family or the Scout to confirm completion. If the requirement is completed in a den meeting, the den leader signs off on the requirement in Scoutbook.
Den leaders may, however, ask an assistant or parent who helps at meetings to play the role of “Akela” and assist with the approvals. For Webelos and Arrow of Light ranks, the den leader signs for approval of all requirements, unless the den leader delegates this responsibility. The Den Chief (a Scout from a Scouts BSA Troop) helps lead the meetings. The Denners (a Scout from the Den) and Den Leaders lead Opening and Closing flag ceremonies and help with setup and cleanup.
For Ages 8/9 or 3rd Grade
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Den Leader(s)
Pedro Sandoval (psandovalnc@gmail.com)
Asst. Den Leader: Open Role
Shopping List
Uniform costs are not included in membership and can be purchased in-person or online.
Your scout needs a rank-appropriate uniform and handbook they will use throughout the year. Rank-specific shopping lists (including optional items) can be found below. These items can be purchased in-person or online at a Scout Shop. There are three locations in the area:
In-person: Carolina Scout Shop (2121 Westinghouse Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273)
Online: Scout Shop
Handbook
The official handbook is a Scout’s guide to their year in Cub Scouting. It is where they can find everything they need to complete requirements and many other Family Scouting activities.
Uniform
Information on the Cub Scout Uniform can be found on Scouting.org. How to place patches can be found in Ultimate Cub Scout Patch & Badge Placement Guide. Consult the Boy Scouts of America’s Guide to Awards and Insignia for more information (Cub Scout-specific Guide).
The Wolf Cub Scout Class- A uniform has the following parts:
1. Shirt - The official blue uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has button-flap pockets.
2. Belt - Official navy-blue web belt with metal buckle.
3. Hat (not required, but it looks good with the uniform) - Official hat light-blue and Bear emblem.
4. Neckerchief - Red triangular neckerchief with Bear logo. Official BSA neckerchiefs are the only neckerchiefs that are part of the uniform.
5. Neckerchief slide - Official gold-tone metal slide with light-blue Bear emblem. Cub Scouts may wear handmade neckerchief slides.
Patches You’ll need to Buy:
Scout Emblem (World Crest Ring Emblem + 1910 World Crest Ring Emblem)
Council Patch (Central North Carolina Council)
Pack Numbers (Cub Scout Unit Numeral 5 + Cub Scout Unit Numeral 3)
Flag comes sewn onto shirt already
Official uniform pants, shorts, and Cub Scout socks are optional.
Additionally, you may choose to purchase the Cub Scout six essentials and other camping/hiking gear (i.e. a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat) from any outdoor store.
Requirements
The requirements and information necessary to earn the Bear rank are included in the Bear Cub Scout Handbook.
Complete each of the following Bear required adventures with your den or family:
Complete one Bear elective adventure of your den or family’s choosing. (See below)
With your parent or adult partner, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide, and earn the Cyber Chip award for your age.
Electives
A Bear Goes Fishing
A World of Sound
Bear Picnic Basket
Beat of the Drum
Critter Care
Forensics
Grin and Bear It
Make It Move
Marble Madness
Protect Yourself Rules
Roaring Laughter
Robotics
Salmon Run
Super Science
Yo-Yo
Check out the Bear adventure requirements + electives in details here.