Cub Scout Ranks

Bobcat is an entry level achievement. No matter what age or grade a Cub Scout joins Cub Scouting, a Cub Scout must complete the Bobcat requirements first. 

These include: Learn and say the Cub Scout motto, the Scout Oath, and the Scout Law and explain what they mean; Show the Cub Scout sign, salute, and handshake and explain what they mean; and with their parent or guardian complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide.

The Lion rank is for kindergarten-age youth, age 5 years old by September 30th and not yet 7 years old. The Lion program encourages youth to learn and explore through hands-on, high-energy activities.The Lion badge is earned by completing five adventures. Adventures are completed during the den meetings and outings. When an adventure is completed, the youth receives a sticker to put in their Lion Adventure Book.

The Tiger rank is for Cub Scouts who are in first grade or age 7. 

To earn the Tiger badge, a Cub Scout must complete six required adventures with their den or family and one elective adventure of their den or family's choosing. As the Cub Scout completes each adventure, they will receive that specific adventure's loop, which they can wear on their belt. 

After they have earned their Tiger badge, a Tiger Scout can work on the remaining 12 Tiger electives until they finish first grade (or turn 8 years old). Elective adventures will expose them to new hobbies and teach them skills that will be useful during their Cub Scout Scout years and beyond. When the scout completes an elective adventure, they also receive an additional adventure loop to wear on their belt.

The Wolf rank is for Cub Scouts who are in second grade or 8 years old. 

To earn the Wolf badge, a Cub Scout must complete six required adventures and one elective adventure. 

After they have earned the Wolf badge, a Wolf Scout can work on the remaining 12 Wolf electives until they finish second grade (or turn 9 years old). Each new elective adventures will introduce them to new hobbies and teach them useful skills. When the scout completes an elective adventure, they will receive an additional adventure loop to wear on their belt as well.

The Bear rank is for Cub Scouts who are in third grade or are 9 years old. 

To earn the Bear badge, a Cub Scout must complete six required adventures and one elective adventure. 

After they have earned the Bear badge, a Bear Scout can work on the remaining 12 Bear electives until they finishes third grade (or turn 10 years old). they can choose elective adventures that may show them new hobbies and teach them skills that will be useful during their Cub Scout Scout years. When they complete an elective adventure, they will receive an additional adventure loop to wear on their belt.

Webelos dens are for Cub Scouts who are in fourth grade or 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.

For each adventure a Cub Scout completes, 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.

After they has earned the Webelos badge, a Webelos Scout can work on the remaining 18 shared Webelos and Arrow of Light electives until they finish fourth grade (or turn 11 years old). They can also choose elective adventures that may show them new hobbies and teach them skills that will be useful during their Cub Scout Scout years. When they complete an elective adventure, they receive an additional adventure pin to wear on the Webelos colors or on their hat.

The highest rank in Cub Scouting is the Arrow of Light. Earning this rank prepares a Webelos Scout to become a Cub Scout Scout. Scouts must complete four required adventures and three elective adventures to earn the Arrow of Light rank. For each adventure a Cub Scout completes, 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 Cub Scout Scout uniform when a Cub Scout graduates into a Boy Scout 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.