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As a Cub Scout, you will be part of your own pack. The Pack is divided into smaller groups called Dens. Each Den has about six to eight boys. All of the Cub Scouts in your Den are in the same grade. Parents are part of the Pack and can have fun too!

Kindergarten

Kindergartners work toward the Lion rank. The Lion rank is earned by completing the following two requirements:

1. Complete the five required adventures:

  • Lion’s Honor
  • Animal Kingdom
  • Fun on the Run!
  • King of the Jungle
  • Mountain Lion

2. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet: How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.

Outside of the required adventures, Lion Scouts can also complete any of the seven elective adventures of their den’s or family’s choosing.

Grades 1-5

All new boys to Cub Scouts, in Grades 1-5, will first work toward his Bobcat Badge. The Bobcat Badge is like an orientation for kids and parents and introduces you to what it means to be a Scout. Bobcat is always the starting point for Cub Scouts. You will learn the Scout Law & Oath, Cub Scout Sign, Cub Scout Handshake, Cub Scout Motto, and Cub Scout Salute. You will be placed in a den with other boys of the same age/grade level. Once you’ve earned your Bobcat, you will continue working on the rank associated with the rest of your den.

First Grade

First graders work toward the Tiger rank. The Tiger rank is earned by completing the following four requirements:

1. Complete each of the six required adventures:

  • Games Tigers Play
  • My Tiger Jungle
  • Team Tiger
  • Tiger Bites
  • Tiger Circles: Duty to God
  • Tigers in the Wild

2. In addition to the six required adventures, complete at least one elective adventure of your den’s or family’s choosing.

3. With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult, complete the exercises in the pamphlet: How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.

4. Watch the Protect Yourself Rules video for 1st Grade, Tiger OR earn the Protect Yourself Rules Preview Adventure for Tiger.

Second Grade

Second graders work toward the Wolf rank. The Wolf rank is earned by completing the following four requirements:

1. Complete each of the six required adventures:

  • Call of the Wild
  • Council Fire (Duty to Country)
  • Duty to God Footsteps
  • Howling at the Moon
  • Paws on the Path
  • Running With the Pack

2. In addition to the six required adventures, complete at least one elective adventure of your den’s or family’s choosing.

3. With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult, complete the exercises in the pamphlet: How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.

4. Watch the Protect Yourself Rules video for 2nd Grade, Wolf OR earn the Protect Yourself Rules Preview Adventure for Wolf.

Third Grade

Third graders work toward the Bear rank. The Bear rank is earned by completing the following four requirements:

1. Complete each of the six required adventures:

  • Baloo the Builder
  • Bear Claws
  • Bear Necessities
  • Fellowship and Duty to God
  • Fur, Feathers, and Ferns
  • Paws for Action (Duty to Country)

2. In addition to the six required adventures, complete at least one elective adventure of your den’s or family’s choosing.

3. With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult, complete the exercises in the pamphlet: How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.

4. Watch the Protect Yourself Rules video for 3rd Grade, Bear OR earn the Protect Yourself Rules Preview Adventure for Bear.

Fourth Grade

Fourth graders work toward the Webelos rank. The Webelos rank is earned by completing the following five requirements:

*NOTE* Scouts who are in Cub Scouts in fourth grade must complete the Webelos rank before working towards the Arrow of Light.

1. Be an active member of your Webelos den for three months.

2. Complete each of the five required adventures:

  • Cast Iron Chef
  • Duty to God and You
  • First Responder
  • Stronger, Faster, Higher
  • Webelos Walkabout

3. In addition to the five required adventures, complete at least one elective adventure of your den’s or family’s choosing.

4. With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult, complete the exercises in the pamphlet: How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.

5. Watch the Protect Yourself Rules video for 4th Grade, Webelos OR earn the Protect Yourself Rules Preview Adventure for Webelos.

Fifth Grade

Fifth graders work toward the Arrow of Light rank (if a fourth-grade Cub Scout has completed the Webelos rank, they may begin work on the Arrow of Light). The Arrow of Light rank is earned by completing the following five requirements:

1. Be an active member of your Webelos den for at least six months since completing the fourth grade or for at least six months since becoming 10 years old.

2. Complete each of the four required adventures:

  • Building a Better World
  • Duty to God in Action
  • Outdoor Adventurer
  • Scouting Adventure

3. In addition to the four required adventures, complete at least one elective adventure of your den’s or family’s choosing.

4. With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult, complete the exercises in the pamphlet: How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.

5. Watch the Protect Yourself Rules video for 5th Grade, Arrow of Light OR earn the Protect Yourself Rules for Arrow of Light.