Cub Scout Rank Advancement
Cub Scouts have the opportunity to earn both required and elective recognition devices as they work toward their ranks and can also earn recognition for additional elective adventures they choose to complete beyond those required for their rank. Cub Scouts earn adventure loops to be worn on their belt, and Webelos Scouts earn pins to wear on their Webelos colors or Webelos cap.
Adventure loops and pins are a great way to help fulfill the aims of Scouting—build character, develop citizenship, and encourage mental and physical fitness. Through a variety of subjects, you can stretch your mind and abilities by exploring the wonders of science, learning about the world, and expanding skills in new areas.
This is a chance to try something new, do your best, and earn recognition all at the same time. For more information about the adventure loops and pins, visit CubScouts.org.
Bobcat Rank First
Regardless of what age or grade a Cub Scout is in, the Bobcat rank must be earned before earning any other rank, except Lion. Lion Scouts earn the Lion rank first. When they complete kindergarten, they may begin work on the Bobcat badge. The Bobcat requirements focus on the fundamentals of Cub Scouting that every Cub Scout must know. You as the den leader (or parent/guardian) can help! Practice the requirements at home or in den meetings to encourage Cub Scouts.
Den leaders will help with 1 through 6. Requirement number 7 is a home-based requirement. Parents please take some time to review the material - "A Parents Guide"
Bobcat Requirements:
Learn and say the Scout Oath, with help if needed.
Learn and say the Scout Law, with help if needed.
Show the Cub Scout sign. Tell what it means.
Show the Cub Scout handshake. Tell what it means.
Say the Cub Scout motto. Tell what it means.
Show the Cub Scout salute. Tell what it means.
With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.
Cub Scouts do fun things with other kids! They get to wear a cool uniform, go places, and see things. They play all kinds of sports and build things, like race cars and bird houses. Want to learn a secret code? Want to learn about wild animals? Go Cub Scouting!
In Cub Scouting, boys and girls ages kindergarten through fifth grade will have lots of fun, adventure, and activities with their den and pack. But there's more to it than that. Being a Cub Scout means they are a member of a worldwide youth movement that stands for certain values and beliefs. Cub Scouting is more than something to do. It's all about who they are and the person they will become.