Bobcat Badge
All scouts start the Cubscout program by earning the Bobcat badge. Scouts learn the scout sign, promise, law of the Pack, and motto, " Do your best".
Lion Cubs - Kindergarten
Cub Scouts joining as Kindergarten students enter the Lion Cub Program. Lion Cubs, complete Achievements to earn the Lion Cub Badge, and complete electives to receive Lion Track belt loops to wear from a belt emblem. Lion Cubs earn the Bobcat Badge AFTER the Lion Bade, but before the Tiger Cub badge.
Tiger Cubs - 1st Grade
Cub Scouts joining as First Grade students 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. Tiger Cubs earn the Bobcat Badge BEFORE the Tiger Cub badge, instead of after that badge.
Wolf - 2nd Grade
In the Second Grade, Cub Scouts work toward the Wolf Badge, then toward a Golden Arrow Point and one or more Silver Arrow Points. The requirements for these badges are found in the Wolf Cub Scout Book.
Bear - 3rd Grade
In the Third Grade, Cub Scouts work toward the Bear Badge, then they, too, work toward earning a Gold Arrow Points and Silver Arrow Points. The requirements for these badges are found in the Bear Cub Scout Book.
Webelos - 4th and 5th Grade
The Webelos Program is a two year program for Fourth and Fifth Grade scouts. In both years, they work toward earning Webelos Activity Badges in twenty different areas, arranged in five groups. Fourth Graders 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 and girls work toward the Compass Point Emblem and Metal Compass Points as they earn additional Activity Badges.
Helpful BSA Website Links:
BSA Online Training Website (Use to complete Youth Protection, Den Leader, and other Training)
Helpful Documents:
For all Cub Leaders planning meetings:
Webelos Specific: