THE ADVANCEMENT TRAIL
On the advancement trail, a Cub Scout progresses from rank to rank, learning new skills as he goes. 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.
Parents or den leaders can log on to Scoutbook.com to update a scout's progress toward rank requirements. Tigers through Bears can complete additional electives with the den or on their own. Recognition is provided in May for every 10 electives the scout completes. Please contact the Advancement Chair if you have issues logging on to Scoutbook.com.
Parents or den leaders can log on to Scoutbook.com to update a scout's progress toward rank requirements. Tigers through Bears can complete additional electives with the den or on their own. Recognition is provided in May for every 10 electives the scout completes. Please contact the Advancement Chair if you have issues logging on to Scoutbook.com.
Bobcat
No matter what age or grade a boy joins Cub Scouting, he must earn his Bobcat badge before he can advance to the rank of Tiger Cub, Wolf, Bear, or Webelos. A boy must complete the Bobcat requirements, which include:
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Tiger Cub
Wolf
The Wolf rank is for boys who have finished first grade (or who are 8 years old). To earn the Wolf badge, a boy must pass 12 achievements. His parent or guardian approves each achievement by signing his book. When the boy has met all requirements, the Wolf badge is presented to his parent or guardian at the next pack meeting. During an impressive ceremony, the parent or guardian then presents the badge to the boy.
After he has earned the Wolf badge, a Wolf Cub Scout can work on the 23 Wolf electives until he finishes second grade (or turns 9 years old). He can choose from more than 100 elective projects that may show him new hobbies and teach him skills that will be useful during his Boy Scout years. When he completes 10 elective projects, he earns a Gold Arrow Point to wear under the Wolf badge. For each 10 elective projects after that, he earns a Silver Arrow Point. |
Bear
The Bear rank is for boys who have finished second grade (or are 9 years old). There are 24 Bear achievements in four groups. A boy must complete 12 of the achievements to be a Bear Cub Scout. These requirements are harder and more challenging than those for the Wolf badge. When a boy has earned his Bear badge, he may work on electives to earn Arrow Points to wear under his Bear badge. Similar to what he did as a Wolf, the Bear scout earns a Gold Arrow Point for the first 10 electives he completes and a Silver Arrow Point for each 10 electives after that.
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Webelos
Arrow of Light
This award is the only Cub Scout badge that can be worn on the Boy Scout uniform when a boy graduates into a troop. Adult leaders who earned the Arrow of Light Award when they were young may also show their achievement by wearing a special square knot on their adult uniform.
Additional Cub Scouts Awards
Academics and Sports Program - The advancement chair will enter belt loops in the scout's official record with Bay Area Council, and can provide documentation to parents wishing to purchase belt loops. If a scout completes the additional requirements to earn an academic or sports pin, that will be purchased by the Pack and presented to the scout during the next advancement ceremony.
Religious Emblems - Requirements by faith can be found on this link. For all religions, please notify advancement chair when award is received so we can recognize your accomplishment at a Pack meeting. If you are a member of our charter organization, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, please ensure Advancement Chair and Charter Organization Rep are aware that you are working on religious emblem so we can help facilitate.
Special Cub Scout Awards
Religious Emblems - Requirements by faith can be found on this link. For all religions, please notify advancement chair when award is received so we can recognize your accomplishment at a Pack meeting. If you are a member of our charter organization, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, please ensure Advancement Chair and Charter Organization Rep are aware that you are working on religious emblem so we can help facilitate.
Special Cub Scout Awards