Public Cub Scout Ranks - Cub Scout Pack 907 (Livonia, Michigan)

Bobcat Rank Requirements

The first rank that every scout, except Lions earns when entering Cub Scouting is the Bobcat Rank. The Bobcat Rank requirements are meant to demonstrate that the youth is making a commitment to participating in the scouting program.

1. Learn to say the Scout Oath

2. Learn to say the Scout Law

3. Show the Cub Scout sign

4. Show the Cub Scout Handshake

5. Say the Cub Scout Motto

6. Give the Cub Scout Salute

7. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet entitled How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.

Kindergarten - Lion Requirements

Kindergartners work toward the Lion rank. The Lion rank is earned by completing five adventures as described below. Although participation with an adult partner is required for all Lion awards, recognition items are for the Scouts only.

1. Complete the five required adventures:

Lion’s Honor
Animal Kingdom
Fun on the Run!
King of the Jungle
Mountain Lion

2. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet entitled How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.

Outside of the required adventures, Lion Scouts can also complete any of the seven elective adventures of their den’s or family’s choosing.

First Grade - Tiger Requirements

First graders work toward the Tiger rank. The Tiger rank is earned by completing the four requirements below. Although participation with an adult partner is required for all Tiger awards, recognition items are for the Scouts only.

1. Complete each of the six required adventures:

Games Tigers Play
My Tiger Jungle
Team Tiger
Tiger Bites
Tiger Circles: Duty to God
Tigers in the Wild

2. In addition to the six required adventures, complete at least one elective adventure of your den’s or family’s choosing.

3. With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult, complete the exercises in the pamphlet entitled How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.

4. Watch the Protect Yourself Rules video for 1st Grade, Tiger. (The video is located at https://vimeo.com/325064660 and can be watched on-line or downloaded and viewed off-line.) OR Earn the Protect Yourself Rules Preview Adventure for Tiger.

Second Grade - Wolf Requirements

Second graders work toward the Wolf rank. The Wolf rank is earned by completing the four requirements described below.

1. Complete each of the six required adventures:

Call of the Wild
Council Fire (Duty to Country)
Duty to God Footsteps
Howling at the Moon
Paws on the Path
Running With the Pack

2. In addition to the six required adventures, complete at least one elective adventure of your den’s or family’s choosing.

3. With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult, complete the exercises in the pamphlet entitled How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.

4. Watch the Protect Yourself Rules video for 2nd Grade, Wolf. (The video is located at https://vimeo.com/325064564 and can be watched on-line or downloaded and viewed off-line.) OR Earn the Protect Yourself Rules Preview Adventure for Wolf.

Third Grade - Bear Requirements

Third graders work toward the Bear rank. The Bear rank is earned by completing the four requirements as described below.

1. Complete each of the six required adventures:

Baloo the Builder
Bear Claws
Bear Necessities
Fellowship and Duty to God
Fur, Feathers, and Ferns
Paws for Action (Duty to Country)

2. In addition to the six required adventures, complete at least one elective adventure of your den’s or family’s choosing.

3. With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult, complete the exercises in the pamphlet entitled How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.

4. Watch the Protect Yourself Rules video for 3rd Grade, Bear. (The video is located at https://vimeo.com/325064786 and can be watched on-line or downloaded and viewed off-line.) OR Earn the Protect Yourself Rules Preview Adventure for Bear.

Fourth Grade - Webelos Requirements

Fourth graders work toward the Webelos rank. The Webelos rank is earned by completing the five requirements described below. Scouts who are in Cub Scouts in fourth grade must complete the Webelos rank before working towards the Arrow of Light.

1. Be an active member of your Webelos den for three months.

2. Complete each of the five required adventures:

Cast Iron Chef
Duty to God and You
First Responder
Stronger, Faster, Higher
Webelos Walkabout

3. In addition to the five required adventures, complete at least one elective adventure of your den’s or family’s choosing.

4. With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult, complete the exercises in the pamphlet entitled How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.

5. Watch the Protect Yourself Rules video for 4th Grade, Webelos. (The video is located at https://vimeo.com/325064315 and can be watched on-line or downloaded and viewed off-line.) OR Earn the Protect Yourself Rules Preview Adventure for Webelos.

Fifth Grade - Arrow of Light Requirements

Fifth graders work toward the Arrow of Light rank. If a fourth-grade Cub Scout has completed the Webelos rank, they may begin work on the Arrow of Light. The Arrow of Light rank is earned by completing the five requirements described below.

1. Be an active member of your Webelos den for at least six months since completing the fourth grade or for at least six months since becoming 10 years old.

2. Complete each of the four required adventures:

Building a Better World
Duty to God in Action
Outdoor Adventurer
Scouting Adventure

3. In addition to the four required adventures, complete at least one elective adventure of your den’s or family’s choosing.

4. With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult, complete the exercises in the pamphlet entitled How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.

5. Watch the Protect Yourself Rules video for 5th Grade, Arrow of Light. (The video is located at https://vimeo.com/325064315 and can be watched on-line or downloaded and viewed off-line.) OR Earn the Protect Yourself Rules for Arrow of Light.

Cub Scout Ranks and Advancements

Bobcat Rank Requirements

Kindergarten - Lion Requirements

First Grade - Tiger Requirements

Third Grade - Bear Requirements

Fourth Grade - Webelos Requirements

Fifth Grade - Arrow of Light Requirements