Lion

The Lion Rank is the entry-level program in Cub Scouts for children who are in kindergarten (age 5–6). It introduces young children and their adult partners to Scouting in a fun, age-appropriate, and engaging way. The Lion program focuses on developing foundational values such as character, leadership, citizenship, and personal fitness—all within a playful and supportive environment.

Key Features:

• Parent/Guardian Involvement: Each Lion Scout participates with an adult partner (usually a parent or guardian), making it a shared experience.

• Adventure-Based Program: Lions complete six required adventures and at least two elective adventure to earn the Lion badge.

• Hands-On Activities: Adventures involve simple activities like games, crafts, songs, stories, and short outings, designed to build confidence and social skills.

• Uniform: Lions wear a Lion T-shirt and a cap, instead of the traditional Cub Scout uniform. Lions are encouraged to get the blue Cub Scout belt to display their adventure belt loops earned.

How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide

Requirement 4 - At home, with your parent or legal guardian, do the activities in the booklet "How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide."

Also to Complete at Home:

Requirement 3 - Share with your Lion adult partner, during a meeting or at home, a time when you have demonstrated the Cub Scout motto "Do Your Best."

Protect Yourself Rules

Requirement 1 - With permission from your parent or legal guardian watch the Protect Yourself Rules video for the Lion rank.

Lions Pride Adventure Requirements

Requirement 1 - With a parent or legal guardian talk about your family's faith traditions. Draw a picture of your favorite family's faith tradition holiday or celebration.

Requirement 2 - With your family, attend a religious service OR other gathering that shows how your family expresses Family & Reverence.

Requirement 3 - Make a cheerful card or a drawing for someone you love and give it to them.