The Lion program is for Cub Scouts and their Parents who's child is in kindergarten. Parents are required to be present at each meeting and lead their scout to earn each adventure requirement.

The Lion program weaves traditional Scouting concepts of character development, leadership skills, personal fitness and citizenship into activities that are age-appropriate and fun for the boys and their parents. The Lion rank strip is earned when the Lion has completed the five required adventures and is placed on the t-shirt over their heart. As the Lion Scout completes each adventure, they will receive the adventure loop for that adventure, which they can wear on their belt. After completing the Gizmos and Gadgets Adventure, the Lion Scout can wear a yellow neckerchief and slide.

Lion Adventure Requirements

Required: Lion's Honor, Fun on the Run, Animal Kingdom, Mountain Lion, King of the Jungle

Electives: I'll Do It Myself, Pick My Path, Gizmos and Gadgets, On Your Mark, Build It Up, Knock It Down, Rumble in the Jungle, Ready, Set, Grow

Lion's Honor

Do These:

  1. Show the Cub Scout sign. Tell what it means.

  2. Repeat the Cub Scout motto. Tell what it means.

  3. Show the Cub Scout salute. Tell what it means.

  4. Show teamwork and good sportsmanship by playing a game with your den.

  5. Participate in an outing.


Fun on the Run

Do These:

  1. Learn and demonstrate three exercises you can do each day.

  2. Have Lions make a nutritious snack for the den.

  3. Understand the importance of rest.

  4. Participate as a den in Jungle Field Day.


Animal Kingdom

Do These:

  1. Learn the role of someone who provides a service to your community.

  2. Demonstrate you know what to do in an emergency.

  3. Choose two energy saving projects to practice in your home for two weeks.

  4. Participate in a Lion den family service project for others.

Mountain Lion

Do These:

  1. Gather the outdoor items you need to have with you when you go on an outdoor adventure, and understand how they are used. Also understand and commit to practicing the buddy system.

  2. Learn what SAW (Stay, Answer, Whistle) means. Demonstrate what you can do to stay safe if you become separated from the group when you are outdoors.

  3. Demonstrate an understanding of respect for animals and nature when participating in a learning hike.

King of the Jungle

Do These:

  1. Participate in a flag ceremony with your den.

  2. Explain what it means to be a good citizen.

  3. Explain what it means to be a leader.