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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.
The Lion rank is for youth who are in Kindergarten or are age 6. To earn the Lion badge, the scout must complete five required adventures with his den or family and one elective adventure of his den or family’s choosing. As the scout completes each adventure, they will receive the adventure loop for that adventure, which they can wear on their belt. When the scout has completed the required adventures, they can receive the Lion bade.
The Tiger rank is for scouts who are in first grade or are age 7. To earn the Tiger badge, a scout must complete the required adventures with their den or family and one elective adventure of their den or family’s choosing. As the scout completes each adventure, they will receive the adventure loop for that adventure, which they can wear on their belt. When the scout has completed the required adventures, they can receive the Tiger badge.
After they have earned the Tiger badge, a Tiger Scout can work on the remaining Tiger electives until they finish the first grade (or turn 8 years old). They can choose elective adventures that may show him new hobbies and teach them skills that will be useful during their Scout years. When they complete an elective adventure, they receive an additional adventure loop to wear on their belt.
The Wolf rank is for scouts who have finished first grade (or who are 8 years old). To earn the Wolf badge, a scout must complete the required adventures and one elective adventure. Their parent or guardian and den leader approves each requirement by signing their book, and the scout receives an adventure loop for each adventure. When the scout has met all requirements, they can receive the Wolf badge.
After they have earned the Wolf badge, a Wolf Scout can work on the remaining Wolf electives until they finish the second grade (or turns 9 years old). They can choose elective adventures that may show them new hobbies and teach them skills that will be useful during their Scout years. When they complete an elective adventure, they receive an additional adventure loop to wear on their belt.
The Bear rank is for scouts who have finished second grade (or who are 9 years old). To earn the Bear badge, a scout must complete the required adventures and one elective adventure. Their parent or guardian and den leader approves each requirement by signing their book, and the scout receives an adventure loop for each adventure. When the scout has met all requirements, they can receive the Bear badge.
After they have earned the Bear badge, a Bear Scout can work on the remaining Bear electives until they finish the 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 Scout years. When they complete an elective adventure, they receive an additional adventure loop to wear on their belt.
Webelos dens are for scouts who have completed third grade (or reached age 10). Webelos Scouts get to work on the the required Webelos adventures and elective adventures.
When a scout has done the requirements for an adventure, the Webelos den leader, rather than a parent, approves most of the adventures. For each adventure a scout completes, they receive a pin to wear on the Webelos colors. After completing the required adventures a Scout can receive the Webelos badge.
After they have earned the Webelos badge, a Webelos Scout can work on the remaining Webelos electives until they finish fourth grade (or turns 11 years old). They can choose elective adventures that may show them new hobbies and teach them skills that will be useful during their Scout years. When they complete an elective adventure, they receive an additional adventure pin to wear on the Webelos colors.
The highest award in Cub Scouting is the Arrow of Light. Earning this award prepares a Scout to become a Scout BSA and join a Troop of their choice. Scouts must complete the required adventures and elective adventures to earn the Arrow of Light. For each adventure a scout completes, they receive a pin to wear on the Webelos colors.
The Arrow of Light badge is the only Cub Scout badge that can be worn on the Scout uniform when a scout graduates into a 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.
Pack 8853 uses ScoutBook.com to track advancement of our scouts. Here is useful information on How to Use Scoutbook.
Pack 8853 uses ScoutBook.com to track advancement of our scouts. Here is useful information on How to Use Scoutbook.
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