Public Advancement Trail - Cub Scout Pack 47 (Pendleton, New York)

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. For more information on advancement, visit CubScouts.org.

Bobcat

No matter what age or grade a child joins Cub Scouting, he or she must earn the Bobcat badge before advancing to the rank of Tiger, Wolf, Bear, or Webelos. A scout must complete the Bobcat requirements, which include:

Learn and say the Cub Scout motto, the Scout Oath, and the Scout Law and tell what they mean;
Show the Cub Scout sign, salute, and handshake and tell what they mean; and
With your parent or guardian complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide.

Tiger

The Tiger rank is for children who are in first grade or are age 7. To earn the Tiger badge, a scout must complete six required adventures with his or her den or family and one elective adventure of his or her den or family’s choosing. As the scout completes each adventure, he or she will receive the adventure loop for that adventure, which can be worn on his or her belt. When they scout has completed the seven required adventures, he or she can receive the Tiger badge. The Tiger badge is given to the scout’s adult partner at a pack meeting. Then, during a grand ceremony, the adult gives the badge to the boy.

After a scout has earned the Tiger badge, a Tiger Scout can work on the remaining 12 Tiger electives until he or she finishes first grade (or turn 8 years old). A scout can choose elective adventures that may show him or her new hobbies and teach skills that will be useful during the Scouts BSA years. When a scout completes an elective adventure, he or she receives an additional adventure loop to wear on the belt.

Wolf

The Wolf rank is for children who have finished first grade (or who are 8 years old). To earn the Wolf badge, a scout must complete six required adventures and one elective adventure. His or her parent or guardian and den leader approves each requirement by signing their book, and the scout receives an adventure loop for each adventure. When the scout has met all requirements, the Wolf badge is presented to his or her parent or guardian at the next pack meeting. During an impressive ceremony, the parent or guardian then presents the badge to the scout.

After a scout has earned the Wolf badge, a Wolf Scout can work on the remaining 12 Wolf electives until he or she finishes second grade (or turns 9 years old). A scout can choose elective adventures that may show him or her new hobbies and teach skills that will be useful during the Scout BSA years. When a scout completes an elective adventure, he or she receives an additional adventure loop to wear on the belt.

Bear

The Bear rank is for children who have finished second grade (or who are 9 years old). To earn the Bear badge, a scout must complete six required adventures and one elective adventure. The scout's parent or guardian and den leader approves each requirement by signing his or her book, and the scout receives an adventure loop for each adventure. When the scout has met all requirements, the Bear badge is presented to his or her parent or guardian at the next pack meeting. During an impressive ceremony, the parent or guardian then presents the badge to the scout.

After a scout has earned the Bear badge, a Bear Scout can work on the remaining 12 Bear electives until he or she finishes third grade (or turn 10 years old). A scout can choose elective adventures that may show him or her new hobbies and teach skills that will be useful during the Scout BSA years. When a scout completes an elective adventure, he or she receives an additional adventure loop to wear on the belt.

Webelos

Webelos dens are for children who have completed third grade (or reached age 10). Webelos Scouts get to work on the five required Webelos adventures and choose two of the 18 elective adventures that are shared by the Webelos and Arrow of Light ranks.
When a scout has done the requirements for an adventure, the Webelos den leader, rather than a parent, approves most of the adventures. For each adventure a scout completes, he or she receives a pin to wear on the Webelos colors or on their hat. After completing seven adventures, including five required adventures and two elective adventures, a Scout can receive the Webelos badge.

After a scout has earned the Webelos badge, a Webelos Scout can work on the remaining 18 shared Webelos and Arrow of Light electives until he or she finishes fourth grade (or turns 11 years old). A scout can choose elective adventures that may show him or her new hobbies and teach skills that will be useful during the Scout BSA years. When a scout completes an elective adventure, he or she receives an additional adventure loop to wear on the belt.

Arrow of Light

The highest rank in Cub Scouting is the Arrow of Light. Earning this rank prepares a Webelos Scout to become a member of Scouts BSA. Scouts must complete four required adventures and three elective adventures to earn the Arrow of Light rank. For each adventure a scout completes, he or she receives a pin to wear on the Webelos colors or on their hat.