The Cub Scout Program has two basic features, Rank Advancement,
and the Academics and Sports Program.
The first badge all Cub Scouts earn, regardless of age, is the
Bobcat Badge. After earning the Bobcat Badge, they proceed to
work on advancement specific to their age level. As part of these
requirements, they must learn the Cub Scout Promise, the Law of
the Pack, and the Cub Scout Motto.
Cub Scouts joining as First Grade boys enter the Tiger Cub Program.
Tiger Cubs, complete Achievements to earn the Tiger Cub Badge,
and complete Electives to receive Tiger Track Beads to wear from
a belt emblem. A new Tiger Cub Handbook was issued in the summer
of 2001. Some minor changes took effect in June 2006, including
dropping the former "Tiger Cub Motto" which was replaced
by the Cub Scout Motto, and the requirement that Tiger Cubs earn
the Bobcat Badge BEFORE the Tiger Cub badge, instead of after
that badge.
In the Second Grade, Cub Scouts work toward the Wolf Badge, then
toward a Gold Arrow Point and one or more Silver Arrow Points
The requirements for these badges are found in the Wolf Cub Scout
Book.
In the Third Grade, Cub Scouts work toward the Bear Badge, then
they, too, work toward earning a Gold Arrow Point and Silver Arrow
Points. The requirements for these badges are found in the Bear
Cub Scout Book.
The Webelos Program is a two year program for Fourth and Fifth
Grade Boys. In both years, they work toward earning Webelos Activity
Badges in twenty different areas, arranged in five groups. Fourth
Grade Boys work toward the Webelos Badge. After earning the Webelos
Badge. Fifth Graders, after earning the Webelos Badge, earn the
Arrow of Light. In addition to the two rank badges, after earning
the Webelos Badge, boys work toward the Compass Point Emblem and
Metal Compass Points as they earn additional Activity Badges.
As a Cub Scout or Webelos Scout, you can also earn the Cub Scout
World Conservation Award, and a Leave No Trace Awareness patch.
Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts can also earn a series
of Religious Emblems awarded by a number of religious organizations.
The age and rank requirements vary. In addition, they may earn
a series of Cub Scout Academics and Sports Belt Loops and Pins
Cub Scouts may also earn a number of other Special Awards and
Emblems, which are also available to Boy Scouts.
