Advancement Trail

Regardless of what age or grade a Cub Scout is in, he or she must earn the Bobcat rank before earning any other rank. This rank focuses on the fundamentals of Cub Scouting that every Cub Scout must know. The Bobcat requirements are:

1. Learn and say the Scout Oath, with help if needed.
2. Learn and say the Scout Law, with help if needed.
3. Show the Cub Scout sign. Tell what it means.
4. Show the Cub Scout handshake. Tell what it means.
5. Say the Cub Scout motto. Tell what it means.
6. Show the Cub Scout salute. Tell what it means.
7. With your parent or guardian, 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

Kindergartners work toward the Lion rank. The Lion rank is earned by completing the exercises in the pamphlet entitled How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide and these five adventures:

1. Lion's Honor
2. Animal Kingdom
3. Fun on the Run
4. King of the Jungle
5. Mountain Lion

First graders work toward earning the Tiger rank. The Tiger rank is earned by completing seven adventures, six required and one elective.

1. Required Adventures
   • Games Tigers Play
   • My Tiger Jungle
   • Team Tiger
   • Tiger Bites
   • Tiger Circles: Duty to God
   • Tigers in the Wild
2. Complete one Tiger elective adventure of your den or family’s choosing
3. With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult, complete the exercises in the pamphlet entitled How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.
4. Earn the Cyber Chip award for your age.

Second graders work toward earning the Wolf rank. The Wolf rank is earned by completing seven adventures, six required and one elective.

1. Complete each of the six required adventures:
   • Call of the Wild
   • Council Fire (Duty to Country)
   • Duty to God Footsteps
   • Howling at the Moon
   • Paws on the Path
   • Running With the Pack
2. Complete at least one elective adventure of your den’s or family’s choosing.
3. Earn the Cyber Chip award for your age.

Third graders work toward earning the Bear rank. The Bear rank is earned by completing seven adventures, six required and one elective.

1. Complete each of the six required adventures:
   • Baloo the Builder
   • Bear Claws
   • Bear Necessities
   • Fellowship and Duty to God
   • Fur, Feathers, and Ferns
   • Paws for Action (Duty to Country)
2. Complete at least one elective adventure of your den’s or family’s choosing.
3. Earn the Cyber Chip award for your age.

Fourth graders work toward earning the Webelos rank. The Webelos rank is earned by completing six adventures, 5 required and 1 elective. Scouts must complete the Webelos rank before working towards their Arrow of Light.

1. Be an active member of your Webelos den for three months.
2. Complete each of the five required adventures:
   • Cast Iron Chef
   • Duty to God and You
   • First Responder
   • Stronger, Faster, Higher
   • Webelos Walkabout
3. In addition to the five required adventures, complete at least one elective adventure of your den’s or family’s choosing.
4. With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult, complete the exercises in the pamphlet entitled How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.
5. Earn the Cyber Chip award for your age.

Fifth graders work toward earning the Arrow of Light rank. If a fourth-grade Cub Scout has completed the Webelos rank, they may begin to work on the Arrow of Light. The Arrow of Light rank is earned by completing five adventures, 4 required and 1 elective.

1. Be an active member of your Webelos den for three months.
2. Complete each of the four required adventures:
   • Building a Better World
   • Duty to God in Action
   • Outdoor Adventurer
   • Scouting Adventure
3. In addition to the four required adventures, complete at least one elective adventure of your den’s or family’s choosing.
4. With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult, complete the exercises in the pamphlet entitled How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.
5. Earn the Cyber Chip award for your age.