Advancement Plan

Recognition is important to young boys. The Cub Scouting advancement plan provides fun for the boys, gives them a sense of personal achievement as they earn badges, and strengthens family understanding as adult family members work with boys on advancement projects.  For more information see the rank-specific handbook or talk to your Den Leader.

Bobcat The Bobcat rank is for all boys who join Cub Scouting.

Tiger Cub The Tiger Cub program is for first-grade (or age 7) boys and their adult partners. There are five Tiger Cub achievement areas. The Tiger Cub, working with his adult partner, completes 15 requirements within these areas to earn the Tiger Cub badge. These requirements consist of an exciting series of indoor and outdoor activities just right for a boy in the first grade.

Wolf The Wolf program is for boys who have completed first grade (or are age 8). To earn the Wolf badge, a boy must pass 12 achievements involving simple physical and mental skills.

Bear The Bear rank is for boys who have completed second grade (or are age 9). There are 24 Bear achievements in four categories. The Cub Scout must complete 12 of these to earn the Bear badge. These requirements are somewhat more difficult and challenging than those for Wolf rank.

Webelos This program is for boys who have completed third grade (or are age 10). A boy may begin working on the Webelos badge as soon as he joins a Webelos den. This is the first step in his transition from the Webelos den to the Boy Scout troop. As he completes the requirements found in the Webelos Handbook, he will work on activity badges, attend meetings led by adults, and become familiar with the Boy Scout requirements-all leading to the Arrow of Light Award.

Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program

In addition to rank advancement, boys can earn belt loops and pins through the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program. This program provides the opportunity for boys to learn new techniques, increase scholarship skills, develop sportsmanship, and have fun. Participation in the program allows boys to be recognized for physical fitness and talent-building activities. For more information talk to your Den Leader or visit the MeritBadgeDotOrg website.

Cub Scout Special Awards

Also there are a number of special awards availabe to Cub Scouts including:

• The Outdoor Activity Award
• The Leave No Trace Award
• The World Conservation Award
• The National Summertime Award
• Religious Emblems

For more information talk to your Den Leader or visit the MeritBadgeDotOrg website.