The Advancement Trail
On the advancement trail, a Cub Scout progresses from rank to rank, learning new skills along the way. Each of the ranks and awards in Cub Scouting has its own requirements. As you advance through the ranks, the requirements get more challenging, to match the new skills and abilities you learn as you get older. For more information on advancement, visit CubScouts.org.
On the advancement trail, a Cub Scout progresses from rank to rank, learning new skills along the way. Each of the ranks and awards in Cub Scouting has its own requirements. As you advance through the ranks, the requirements get more challenging, to match the new skills and abilities you learn as you get older. For more information on advancement, visit CubScouts.org.
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The Lion scout is a BSA program that is designed to introduce kindergarten-age children and their families to the fun of Scouting.
A Lion den is a group of kindergarten-age children who meet together to participate in the Lion program with their adult parent or guardian. Lions participate in age-appropriate adventures for which they earn adventure loops to wear on their uniform belts. It’s a chance to create memories that will last a lifetime, and build a stronger family while you enjoy the Scouting program with other families. |
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Bobcat
No matter what age or grade a child joins Cub Scouting, the child must earn the Bobcat badge before the child can advance to the rank of Tiger, Wolf, Bear, or Webelos. The Bobcat requirements include:
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Tiger
The Tiger rank is for children who are in first grade or are age 7. To earn the Tiger badge, a child must complete six required adventures with the den or family and one elective adventure of the den or family’s choosing. As the child completes each adventure, he or she will receive the adventure loop for that adventure, which can be worn on the uniform belt. When the child has completed the seven required adventures, the child can receive the Tiger badge. After the child has earned the Tiger badge, a Tiger Scout can work on the remaining 12 Tiger electives until finishing first grade (or turning 8 years old). The Scout can choose elective adventures that may experience new hobbies and teach new skills that will be useful during future Scout years. When the Scout completes an elective adventure, an additional adventure loop is earned to wear on the belt. |
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Wolf
The Wolf rank is for children who have finished first grade (or who are 8 years old). To earn the Wolf badge, a child must complete six required adventures and one elective adventure. As the child completes each adventure, he or she will receive the adventure loop for that adventure, which can be worn on the uniform belt. After earning the Wolf badge, a Wolf Scout can work on the remaining 12 Wolf electives until finishing second grade (or turns 9 years old). The Scout can choose elective adventures that may experience new hobbies and teach new skills that will be useful during future Scout years. When the Scout completes an elective adventure, an additional adventure loop is earned to wear on the belt. |
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Bear
The Bear rank is for children who have finished second grade (or who are 9 years old). To earn the Bear badge, a child must complete six required adventures and one elective adventure. As the child completes each adventure, he or she will receive the adventure loop for that adventure, which can be worn on the uniform belt. After earning the Bear badge, a Bear Scout can work on the remaining 12 Bear electives until finishing third grade (or turn 10 years old). The Scout can choose elective adventures that may experience new hobbies and teach new skills that will be useful during future Scout years. When the Scout completes an elective adventure, an additional adventure loop is earned to wear on the belt. |
Webelos
Webelos dens are for children who have completed third grade (or reached age 10). Webelos Scouts get to work on the five required Webelos adventures and choose two of the 18 elective adventures that are shared by the Webelos and Arrow of Light ranks. For each adventure completed, the Scout receives a pin to wear on the Webelos colors or hat. After completing seven adventures, including five required adventures and two elective adventures, a Scout can receive the Webelos badge. After earning the Webelos badge, a Webelos Scout can work on the remaining 18 shared Webelos and Arrow of Light electives until the Scout finishes fourth grade (or turns 11 years old). The Scout can choose elective adventures that may experience new hobbies and teach new skills that will be useful during future Scout years. |
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Arrow of Light
The highest rank in Cub Scouting is the Arrow of Light. Earning this rank prepares a Webelos Scout to become a BSA Scout. Scouts must complete four required adventures and three elective adventures to earn the Arrow of Light rank. For each adventure completed, the Scout receives a pin to wear on the Webelos colors or hat. The Arrow of Light badge is the only Cub Scout badge that can be worn on the BSA Scout uniform when a child 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. |
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