Advancement
Recognition 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. Cub Scout advancement is not a competition among boys. The Cub Scout advancement program is also designed to encourage the natural interests of a boy in a natural way. The ranks in Cub Scouting each with its own requirements, are progressively more challenging, matching the increased skills and abilities of a boy as he grows older.
Generally speaking, a boy should advance one rank per year. The Den Leader will help guide the boys and their families to reach their goals. The Cub Scout's advancement progress depends on his own motivation for learning new skills; on the encouragement and help he gets from his family, and on his need for recognition. However, parents should be encouraged not to rush their boys through the required achievements for each rank. Normally, it should take a boy about six months to complete the requirements for the Wolf and Bear ranks. He may not begin working on the requirements for the next rank until he reaches the age or grade requirements.
Scouts can also earn belt loops and pins through the Academics and Sports Program.
For details on all of the Cub Scout badges and awards, please visit the U.S. Scouting Service Project.
Generally speaking, a boy should advance one rank per year. The Den Leader will help guide the boys and their families to reach their goals. The Cub Scout's advancement progress depends on his own motivation for learning new skills; on the encouragement and help he gets from his family, and on his need for recognition. However, parents should be encouraged not to rush their boys through the required achievements for each rank. Normally, it should take a boy about six months to complete the requirements for the Wolf and Bear ranks. He may not begin working on the requirements for the next rank until he reaches the age or grade requirements.
Scouts can also earn belt loops and pins through the Academics and Sports Program.
For details on all of the Cub Scout badges and awards, please visit the U.S. Scouting Service Project.
Record Your Scout's Progress
ScoutTrack.com where you will record your scout's progress
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BobcatThe Bobcat rank is for all boys who join Cub Scouting. In achieving Bobcat, boys learn the basic tenants of Cub Scouting such as the Cub Scout Motto, Cub Scout Promise, Law of the Pack, Cub Scout Salute, etc.
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Tiger CubThe 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.
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WolfThe 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.
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BearThe 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.
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WebelosThis 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 Cub Scouts to a 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.
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