Cub Scout Dens

Bobcat - Your First Rank

The Bobcat rank was introduced in 1938 as the entry-level rank for every new Cub. No matter what age or grade someone joins Cub Scouting, they must earn their Bobcat badge before they can advance to the rank of Tiger, Wolf, Bear, or Webelos. They must complete the Bobcat requirements, which include:

Learn and say the Cub Scout motto, the Scout Oath, and the Scout Law and tell what they mean;
Show the Cub Scout sign, salute, and handshake and tell what they mean; and
With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.

The Lion Den

Kindergarten

The Lion rank is for Cubs who are in Kindergarten or are age 6. To earn the Lion badge, they must complete five required adventures with their den or family. As they complete each adventure, they will receive the adventure loop for that adventure, which they can wear on their belt. When the Cub has completed the five required adventures, they can receive the Lion badge.

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?

Each Scout needs to purchase a Lion t-shirt, and hat from the Anthony Wayne Area Council Scout Shop or from ScoutShop.org. Your Scout's handbook is purchased by the Pack each year as part of your Pack Dues.
With your Scout, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect You Children From Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide.
Complete Annual Health and Medical Form Parts A & B for every participating member of your family.

The Tiger Den

First Grade

The Tiger rank is for Cubs who are in first grade or are age 7. To earn the Tiger badge, they must complete six required adventures with their den or family and one elective adventure of their den or family’s choosing. As they complete each adventure, they will receive the adventure loop for that adventure, which they can wear on their belt. When the Cub has completed the seven required adventures, they can receive the Tiger badge.

What is expected of my Tiger Scout and me?

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

What do we need?

Each Scout needs to purchase a blue uniform shirt, blue belt, Pack numerals, other required patches, and hat from the Anthony Wayne Area Council Scout Shop or from ScoutShop.org. Your Scout's handbook is purchased by the Pack each year as part of your Pack Dues.
With your Scout, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect You Children From Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide.
Complete Annual Health and Medical Form Parts A & B for every participating member of your family.

The Wolf Den

Second Grade

The Wolf rank is for Cubs who have finished first grade or are age 8. To earn the Wolf badge, a they must complete six required adventures and one elective adventure. Their parent or guardian and den leader approves each requirement by signing their book, and the Cub receives an adventure loop for each adventure.

What is expected of my Wolf Scout and me?

Parents are encouraged to attend all meetings and participate with their scout!

What do we need?

Each Scout needs to purchase a blue uniform shirt, blue belt, Pack numerals, other required patches, and hat from the Anthony Wayne Area Council Scout Shop or from ScoutShop.org. Your Scout's handbook is purchased by the Pack each year as part of your Pack Dues.
With your Scout, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect You Children From Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide.
Complete Annual Health and Medical Form Parts A & B for every participating member of your family.

The Bear Den

Third Grade

The Bear rank is for Cubs who have finished second grade or are age 9. To earn the Bear badge, they must complete six required adventures and one elective adventure. Their parent or guardian and den leader approves each requirement by signing their book, and the Cub receives an adventure loop for each adventure.

What is expected of my Bear Scout and me?

Parents are encouraged to attend all meetings and participate with their scout!

What do we need?

Each Scout needs to purchase a blue uniform shirt, blue belt, Pack numerals, other required patches, and hat from the Anthony Wayne Area Council Scout Shop or from ScoutShop.org. Your Scout's handbook is purchased by the Pack each year as part of your Pack Dues.
With your Scout, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect You Children From Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide.
Complete Annual Health and Medical Form Parts A & B for every participating member of your family.

The Webelos Den

Fourth Grade

Webelos dens are for Cubs who have completed third grade or are age 10. Webelos Scouts get to work on the five required Webelos adventures and choose two of the 18 elective adventures that are shared by the Webelos and Arrow of Light ranks.

When they have done the requirements for an adventure, the Webelos den leader, rather than a parent, approves most of the adventures. For each adventure they complete, they receive a pin to wear on the Webelos colors or on their hat. After completing seven adventures, including five required adventures and two elective adventures, a Scout can receive the Webelos badge.

What is expected of my Webelos Scout and me?

Parents are encouraged to attend all meetings and participate with their scout!

What do we need?

Each Scout needs to purchase a tan uniform shirt, green belt, Pack numerals, other required patches, and hat from the Anthony Wayne Area Council Scout Shop or from ScoutShop.org. Your Scout's handbook is purchased by the Pack each year as part of your Pack Dues.
With your Scout, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect You Children From Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide.
Complete Annual Health and Medical Form Parts A & B for every participating member of your family.

The Arrow of Light Den

Fifth Grade

The highest rank in Cub Scouting is the Arrow of Light. Earning this rank prepares a Webelos Scout to become a Boy Scout. Scouts must complete four required adventures and three elective adventures to earn the Arrow of Light rank. For each adventure they complete, they receive a pin to wear on the Webelos colors or on their hat.

The Arrow of Light badge is the only Cub Scout badge that can be worn on the Boy Scout uniform when a Scout graduates into a troop. Adult leaders who earned the Arrow of Light rank when they were young may also show their achievement by wearing a special square knot on their adult uniform.

What is expected of my Arrow of Light Scout and me?

Parents are encouraged to attend all meetings and participate with their scout!

What do we need?

Each Scout needs to purchase a tan uniform shirt, green belt, Pack numerals, other required patches, and hat from the Anthony Wayne Area Council Scout Shop or from ScoutShop.org. Your Scout's handbook is purchased by the Pack each year as part of your Pack Dues.
With your Scout, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect You Children From Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide.
Complete Annual Health and Medical Form Parts A & B for every participating member of your family.

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