Den Resources

Like all ranks this year, Lions will begin the year with the Bobcat adventure. In years past, the Bobcat was the first rank earned by 1st through 5th graders new to Scouting. It served as the foundation of the Scouting adventure trail and introduced new Scouts to the Scout Oath, Scout Law, and basics of the Scouting program. This year, Lions will learn these basics, at an age appropriate level, to begin their advancement along the Cub Scout trail as well. 

Lions will have 6 required adventures with an additional 2 elective adventures required to earn their Lion rank. Lion required adventures include:

• Bobcat (Character/Leadership)

• Mountain Lion (Outdoors)

• Fun on the Run (Personal Fitness)

• King of the Jungle (Citizenship)

• Lion Roar (Personal Safety)

• Lion's Pride (Family/Reverence)

Lion adult partners are required to stay with their Scouts during all meetings and activities.

Tigers will have 6 required adventures with an additional 2 elective adventures required to earn their Tiger rank. Tiger required adventures include:

• Bobcat (Character/Leadership)

• Tigers in the Wild (Outdoors)

• Tiger Bites (Personal Fitness)

• Team Tiger (Citizenship)

• Tiger Roar (Personal Safety)

• Tiger Circles (Family/Reverence)

It is recommended that all ranks begin the year completing the Bobcat adventure first as this will serve as the foundation for the year. Any adventures completed during the summer prior to the start of the new school year should be elective adventures.

Tiger adult partners are required to stay with their Scouts during all meetings and activities.

Wolves will have 6 required adventures with an additional 2 elective adventures required to earn their Wolf rank. Wolf required adventures include:

• Bobcat (Character/Leadership)

• Paws on the Path (Outdoors)

• Running With the Pack (Personal Fitness)

• Council Fire (Citizenship)

• Safety In Numbers (Personal Safety)

• Footsteps (Family/Reverence)

It is recommended that all ranks begin the year completing the Bobcat adventure first as this will serve as the foundation for the year. Any adventures completed during the summer prior to the start of the new school year should be elective adventures.

While not required, it is recommended that a caring adult stay with each Scout during meetings and activities.

Bears will have 6 required adventures with an additional 2 elective adventures required to earn their Bear rank. Bear required adventures include:

• Bobcat (Character/Leadership)

• Bear Habitat (Outdoors)

• Bear Strong (Personal Fitness)

• Paws For Action (Citizenship)

• Standing Tall (Personal Safety)

• Fellowship (Family/Reverence)

It is recommended that all ranks begin the year completing the Bobcat adventure first as this will serve as the foundation for the year. Any adventures completed during the summer prior to the start of the new school year should be elective adventures.

While not required, it is recommended that a caring adult stay with each Scout during meetings and activities.

Webelos will have 6 required adventures with an additional 2 elective adventures required to earn their Webelos rank. Webelos required adventures include:

• Bobcat (Character/Leadership)

• Webelos Walkabout (Outdoors)

• Stronger, Faster, Higher (Personal Fitness)

• My Community (Citizenship)

• My Safety (Personal Safety)

• My Family (Family/Reverence)

It is recommended that all ranks begin the year completing the Bobcat adventure first as this will serve as the foundation for the year. Any adventures completed during the summer prior to the start of the new school year should be elective adventures.

While not required, it is recommended that a caring adult stay with each Scout during meetings and activities.

Arrow of Light Scouts have the opportunity to join the Troop in activities toward the end of the year and are encouraged to complete their required adventures early if possible. This will allow them the chance to join the Troop in time to prepare for summer camp activities.

Arrow of Light Scouts will have 6 required adventures with an additional 2 elective adventures required to earn their Arrow of Light rank. AOL required adventures include:

• Bobcat (Character/Leadership)

• Outdoor Adventurer (Outdoors)

• Personal Fitness (Personal Fitness)

• Citizenship (Citizenship)

• First Aid (Personal Safety)

• Duty to God (Family/Reverence)

It is recommended that all ranks begin the year completing the Bobcat adventure first as this will serve as the foundation for the year. Any adventures completed during the summer prior to the start of the new school year should be elective adventures.

Pack 11 AOL Scouts crossover to our partner Troop (Troop 11) which also meets at St. Luke UMC on Tuesdays. These Scouts will have the opportunity to meet and observe their future Troop throughout the course of the year. Troop 11 often assists and mentors those rising Scouts to prepare them for Troop activities.

While not required, it is recommended that a caring adult stay with each Scout during meetings and activities.