Cub Scout Advancement
Bobcat Badge
Regardless of a boy's age, the Bobcat Badge the first step in a boy's progression after registering as a Cub Scout. Among other requirements, the Bobcat must learn the Cub Scout Handshake, the Cub Scout Salute, and how to give the Cub Scout Sign.
Tiger Cubs
Tiger Cubs is a program for first-grade boys and their families and is conducted on two levels. First, the Tiger Cub and his adult partner meet in the home to conduct activities for the whole family. Second, the Tiger Cub and his adult partner meet twice a month with other Tiger Cubs and adult partners in the den, using the planned "big idea" (or theme) for their activity during one of the meetings.
Wolf Scouts
Next, boys who have completed first grade or who are eight years old become a Wolf scout and work towards earning a Wolf Badge. As Cub Scouts complete achievements towards the Wolf badge, the Den Leader recognizes their hard work with recognition patches and beads as an incentive towards continued achievement.
After a Scout earns his Wolf badge, he works on Wolf Electives that consist of special projects and activities. Completing them allows him to earn Arrow Points to display on his uniform under his Wolf badge.
After a Scout earns his Wolf badge, he works on Wolf Electives that consist of special projects and activities. Completing them allows him to earn Arrow Points to display on his uniform under his Wolf badge.
Bear Scouts
Boys who have completed second grade or who are nine years old become a Bear Scout and work towards earning a Bear Badge. Bars also earn recognition patches and beads. One of the Bear achievements involves earning the "Whittling Chip" wallet card. Earning this card shows that a Bear has learned the fundamentals of knife safety. After earning the Bear badge, a special collection of age-appropriate Bear Electives are also available to allow Bear Cub's to earn Arrow Points too!
Webelos
Webelos Scouts are for boys who have completed third grade or who are ten years old and is the first step in the transition towards a Boy Scout. As he completes the achievements in the Webelos Scout Book, a scout will work on Activity Badges. These are age-appropriate projects for older Cub Scouts and are sorted into five groups: 1) Community Group, 2) Mental Skills Group, 3) Outdoor Group, 4) Physical Skills Group, and 5) Technology Group. Activity Badges can be displayed on the front of the Webelos cap or on the Webelos Colors. During this time, the Webelos Scout should also begin to attend meetings led by adults and become familiar with Boy Scout requirements.
After earning the Webelos badge, Scouts may receive the Compass Points emblem and gold 'devices' to pin on it as an incentive to complete additional Activity Badges.
After earning the Webelos badge, Scouts may receive the Compass Points emblem and gold 'devices' to pin on it as an incentive to complete additional Activity Badges.
Links to more information
Information on Cub Scout Ranks at usscouts.org
Information on earning belt loops and pins on the Cub Scouts Academics and Sports page.
Information on earning belt loops and pins on the Cub Scouts Academics and Sports page.