The responsibility for a boy’s advancement in Cub Scouting lies with the family.  Some advancement requirements are done at den meetings, but most are completed at home with the family.  You will need to record his achievements in his book.  Most scouts receive their rank badges in our May/June bridging ceremony.

 

  

 

                 

	Bobcat All boys, regardless of age, earn the Bobcat badge first, by learning the Cub Scout Promise, Law of The Pack, handshake, salute, sign, motto, and meaning of “Webelos.” After receiving the Bobcat badge, the boys work on requirements based on their grade level.
	Tiger Cub Boys in 1st grade are part of the Tiger Cub program. They work closely with their adult partner to accomplish activities in their handbook. After completing all 15 parts of the five achievements, the Tiger Cub has earned the Tiger Cub Badge.  It is important to note that Tiger Cubs must have a parent or guardian with them at all den meetings and pack activities.
	Wolf A Cub Scout in second grade works on twelve achievements to earn the Wolf badge and electives in different interest areas to earn Arrow Points.
	Bear A Cub Scout in third grade works to complete twelve of twenty-four achievements to earn the Bear badge and electives in different interest areas to earn Arrow Points.
	Webelos (Webelos is from the phrase “We’ll Be Loyal Scouts”) When a Cub Scout has completed the third grade (or is 9 years old) he joins a Webelos den.  During the next 18 months, the boy works on requirements for the Webelos badge, twenty activity badges, and the Arrow of Light Award. The Arrow of Light Award is the highest award in Cub Scouting! In February of a Webelos Scout’s fifth grade year, he graduates from Cub Scouting to the adventure of Boy Scouting.