Advancement

Cub Scout Ranks

On the advancement trail, a Cub Scout progresses towards a badge of rank based on their grade. They need not have earned the previous rank in order to earn the next. Each of the ranks in Cub Scouting has its own requirements that are age appropriate, so earning a rank below a Cub Scout’s current grade is not permitted. As a Cub Scout advances through the ranks, the requirements get more challenging, to match the new skills and abilities they have learned.

With your parent or guardian, cub scouts of all ranks complete the exercises in the pamphlet entitled How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide. Cub Scouts of all ranks will also earn the Cyber Chip award for their current grade level or earn the Protect Yourself Rules Adventure for their rank.

Bobcat

First graders, and anyone beyond that grade who is new to Cub Scouting, completes the Bobcat Badge prior to working on their grade-specific badge of rank. Kindergartners, who are Lions, do not work on the Bobcat Badge.

Lion

Kindergartners work toward the Lion rank. The Lion rank is earned by completing five required adventures: Lion's Honor, Animal Kingdom, Fun on the Run, King of the Jungle, and Mountain Lion. There are also seven elective adventures to choose from.

Participation with an Adult partner is required for all Lion awards.

Tiger

First graders work toward the Tiger rank. The Tiger rank is earned by completing six required adventures - Games Tiger Play, My Tiger Jungle, Team Tiger, Tiger Bites, Tiger Circles: Duty to God, and Tigers in the Wild. Additionally, at least one elective adventure of your den's or family's choosing is required.

Participation with an Adult partner is required for all Tiger awards.

Wolf

Second graders work toward the Wolf rank. This rank requires the completion of six required adventures - Call of the Wild, Council Fire (Duty to Country), Duty to God Footsteps, Howling at the Moon, Paws on the Path, and Running With the Pack. Additionally, at least one elective adventure of your den's or family's choosing is required.

Bear

Third graders work toward the Bear rank. This ranks requires the completion of six required adventures - Baloo the Builder, Bear Claws, Bear Necessities, Fellowship and Duty to God, Fur, Feathers and Ferns, and Paws for Action (Duty to Country). Additionally, at least one elective adventure of your den's or family's choosing is required.

Webelos

Fourth graders work towards the Webelos rank. This rank is earned by completing five required adventures before scouts begin working toward their Arrow of Light - Cast Iron Chef, Duty to God and You, First Responder, Strong, Faster, Higher, and Webelos Walkabout.

Additionally, at least one elective adventure of your den's or family's choosing is required. Scouts must also be an active member of their Webelos den for three months.

Arrow of Light

The Arrow of Light is the highest rank earned by a Cub Scout. Earning their Arrow of Light prepares them for the Scouts BSA program.

Fifth graders work toward 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 four required adventures - Building a Better World, Duty to God in Action, Outdoor Adventurer, and Scouting Adventure.

Additionally, at least one elective adventure of your den's or family's choosing is required. Scouts must also be an active member of their Arrow of Light den for six months since completing the fourth grade or for at least six months since becoming 10 years old.

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