How Do The Boys Advance? Do You Have A Plan For Them?
Yes, we believe recognition of personal achievement is important
to young boys. The Cub Scout advancement plan provides fun for the boys, gives them a
sense of personal achievement as they earn badges, and strengthens family understanding as
adult family members work with boys on advancement projects.
Tiger Cubs
The Tiger Cub program is for first grade (or age 7) boys and their adult partners. There
are five Tiger Cub achievement areas. The Tiger Cub, working with his adult partner,
completes 15 requirements within these areas to earn the Tiger Cub Badge. These
requirements consist of an exciting series of indoor and outdoor activities just right for
a boy in the first grade.
Bobcat
The Bobcat rank is for all boys who join Cub Scouting. The purpose of the Bobcat rank is
to teach new Cub Scouts the basics of the program which includes learning the Cub Scout
Promise, Scout sign, motto and Law of the Pack.
Wolf
The Wolf program is for boys who have completed first grade (or are age 8). To earn the
Wolf badge, a boy must pass twelve achievements involving simple physical and mental
skills.
Bear
The Bear rank is for boys who have completed second grade (or are age 9). There are 24
Bear achievements in four categories. The Cub Scout must complete 12 of these to earn the
Bear badge. These requirements are somewhat more difficult and challenging than those for
Wolf rank.
Webelos
This program is for boys who have completed third grade (or are age 10). A boy may begin
working on the Webelos badge as soon as he joins a Webelos den. This is the first step in
his transition from the Webelos den to the Boy Scout troop. As he completes the
requirements found in the Webelos Scout Book, he will work on activity badges, attend
meetings led by adults, and become familiar with the Boy Scout requirements.
All leading to the Arrow of Light Award.
Do We Have Activities?
Cub Scouting means "doing." Everything in Cub Scouting
is designed to have the boys doing things. Activities are used to achieve the aims of
Scouting—citizenship training, character development, and personal fitness.
Many of the activities happen right in the den and pack. The most
important are the weekly den meetings and the monthly pack meetings.
The pack also runs it's own Pinewood Derby, Raingutter Regatta, and Space Derby!
What About Academics and Sports?
The Cub Scout Academics and Sports program provides the
opportunity for boys to learn new techniques, increase scholarship skills, develop
sportsmanship, and have fun. Participation in the program allows boys to be recognized for
physical fitness and talent-building activities.
Do We Do Any Camping?
Age-appropriate camping programs are packed with theme-oriented
action that brings Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts into the world of
imagination. Day camping comes to the boy in neighborhoods across the country; resident
camping is at least a three-day experience in which Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts camp
within a developed theme of adventure and excitement. "Cub Scout Worlds" are
used by many councils to carry the world of imagination into reality with actual theme
structures of castles, forts, ships, etc. Cub Scout pack members enjoy camping in local
council camps and council-approved national, state, county, or city parks. Camping
programs combine fun and excitement with doing one's best, getting along with others, and
developing an appreciation for ecology and the world of the outdoors.
What Sort Of Publications Exist?
Volunteers are informed of national news and events through Scouting
magazine (circulation 900,000). Boys may subscribe to Boys' Life magazine
(circulation 1.3 million). Both are published by the Boy Scouts of America. Also available
are a number of Cub Scout and leader publications, including the Tiger Cub Handbook,
Wolf Cub Scout Book, Bear Cub Scout Book, Webelos Scout Book, Cub Scout Leader Book, Cub
Scout Program Helps, and Webelos Leader Guide.
What Are The Cub Scouting Ideals?
Apart from the fun and excitement of Cub Scout activities, a
number of ideals are expressed in the day-to-day life of the boy and his leaders.
Cub Scout Promise
I, (name), promise to do my best
To do my duty to God and my country,
To help other people, and
To obey the Law of the Pack.
Cub Scout Motto
Do Your Best.
Tiger Cub Motto
Search, Discover, Share.
Law of the Pack
The Cub Scout follows Akela.
The Cub Scout helps the pack go.
The pack helps the Cub Scout grow.
The Cub Scout gives goodwill.
Colors
The Cub Scout colors are blue and gold. The blue stands for truth
and spirituality, steadfast loyalty, and the sky above. The gold stands for warm sunlight,
good cheer, and happiness. Together, they symbolize what Cub Scouting is all about.
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