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Click on the appropriate image above for more information on
a rank.
RANK
ADVANCEMENT |
"Rank advancement is one of the methods we use to
achieve Scouting's aims - character development, citizenship training, and
personal fitness. Everything a Cub does to advance is designed to achieve
these aims and aid in his personal growth. Advancement is the process by
which a boy progresses from badge to badge, learning new skills as he goes.
We should remember that badges are simply a means to an end - and not an end
in themselves." |
These pages document all of the requirements a boy must achieve to progress
through the Cub Scouting ranks. These requirements are listed in summary
form and contain additional resources where possible. This resource is not
intended to replace the Cub Scout Books (handbooks) but rather to supplement
them in an on-line form. A handbook is a mandatory item that each Cub Scout
must use through each rank level. |
ENTER,
THE BOBCAT |
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.
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NEXT,
HE'S A WOLF! |
Next, the Wolf Badge
is earned by boys who have completed first grade, or who are eight years
old. As a Cub Scout completes his achievements towards the Wolf (and Bear)
ranks, the Den Leader recognizes a boy's hard work with the
Immediate
Recognition patch and beads. This is used as an incentive
towards continued achievement.
After a boy earns his Wolf badge, he works on
Wolf
Electives which consist of special projects and activities.
Completing them allows him to earn Arrow
Points to display on his uniform under his Wolf badge.
There is also a very special award that Cub Scouts can
earn. By completing a specific set of conservation-related achievements and
electives a Wolf Cub can earn International Scouting's
World Conservation Award. Earning this award allows Scouts of
all ages to heighten their awareness and appreciation of nature and the
environment.
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AND THEN
A BEAR... |
The
Bear Badge can be earned by boys who have completed
second grade, or who are nine years old. As a Bear-aged boy progresses, he
too can earn the
Immediate Recognition patch 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!
There is also a special set of requirements to allow a
Bear Cub to earn the
World Conservation Award.
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IN 4TH
GRADE HE ENTERS WEBELOS |
The
Webelos
Badge is for boys who have completed third grade, or who are
ten years old. The Webelos rank is the first step in a boy's transition
towards a Boy Scout troop. As he completes the achievements in the Webelos
Scout Book, he will work on
Activity Badges. These are age-appropriate projects for older
Cub Scouts. Activity badges are sorted into five discipline-related groups.
They are the
Community Group, the
Mental
Skills Group, the
Outdoor
Group, the
Physical
Skills Group, and the
Technology Group. Activity Badges can be displayed on the front
of the Webelos cap or on the
Webelos Colors. During this period, the Webelos Scout should
also begin to attend meetings led by adults, and become more familiar with
the Boy Scout requirements.
After earning the Webelos badge, the Webelos Scout may
recieve the
Compass Points emblem and gold 'devices' to pin on it
as an incentive to complete additional Activity Badges.
Completion of the Forester, Outdoorsman, and Naturalist
Activities Badges, and completion of a special conservation project allows a
Webelos Scout to join the Wolves and Bears in earning the
World Conservation Award as well.
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THEN CUB
SCOUTING'S APEX... THE ARROW OF LIGHT |
After a boy has completed the fourth grade and earned the
Webelos badge, the next step on the Webelos trail to becoming a Boy Scout is
earning the
Arrow of Light Award. This is the highest award a Cub
Scout can earn, and is the only Cub Scout badge that can be worn on the Boy
Scout Uniform. As a boy works on the Arrow of Light, he gets a chance to
practice some Scout skills that he has already learned, earn more Activity
Badges, and REALLY learn what a Boy Scout is. Because this award is so
special, a
special ceremony should always be performed by the
Pack!
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BOY
SCOUTS, HERE HE COMES! |
Finally, a boy is ready to become a Boy Scout! This has
been a long road filled with fun and learning. Working with your Pack's
"Troop-Webelos
Resource Person" you should prepare Webelos Scouts and their
families for a good Boy Scout experience. Visit our
Webelos-To-Scout pages for more information on this important
transition. |
- QUICK REFERENCE FOR THESE PAGES -
FOR BOBCATS
FOR WOLVES
FOR BEARS
FOR ALL WEBELOS
FOR SECOND YEAR WEBELOS ONLY
AND FINALLY....
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