Lion Den
On the advancement trail, a Cub Scout progresses from rank to rank, learning new skills as they go. 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.
Tiger Den
The Tiger rank is for Scouts who are in first grade. To earn the Tiger badge, a Scout must complete six
required adventures with the den or family and one elective adventure of the den or family’s choosing.
As the Scout completes each adventure, he or she will receive the adventure loop for that adventure,
which they can wear on their Cub Scout belt. When the Scout has completed the seven required adventures,
he or she can receive the Tiger badge. The Tiger badge is given to the Scout at a pack meeting.
After earning the Tiger badge, a Tiger Scout can work on the remaining 12 Tiger electives until finishing
the first grade (or turning 8 years old). The Tiger Scout can choose elective adventures and discover new
hobbies or learn skills that will be useful during the Scouting adventure. When an elective adventure is completed,
an additional adventure loop to be worn on the belt is awarded.
Wolf Den
The Wolf rank is for Scouts who are in second grade. To earn the Wolf badge, a Scout must complete six
required adventures and one elective adventure. The Scout’s den leader approves each requirement by signing
the Scout’s book, and the Scout receives an adventure loop for each adventure. Once all requirements are met,
the Wolf badge is presented to the Scout at the next pack meeting.
After earning the Wolf badge, a Wolf Scout can work on the remaining 12 Wolf electives until finished with
the second grade (or turning 9 years old). The Scout can choose elective adventures and discover new hobbies
or learn skills that will be useful during the Scouting adventure. When an elective adventure is completed,
an additional adventure loop to be worn on the belt is awarded.
Lion Den
The Bear rank is for Scouts who are in third grade. To earn the Bear badge, a Scout must complete six required
adventures and one elective adventure. The Scout’s den leader approves each requirement by signing the Scout’s book,
and the Scout receives an adventure loop for each adventure. When the Scout has met all requirements,
the Bear badge is presented at the next pack meeting.
After earning the Bear badge, a Bear Scout can work on the remaining 12 Bear electives until finished with the
third grade (or turning 10 years old). The Scout can choose elective adventures and discover new hobbies or
learn skills that will be useful during the Scouting adventure. When an elective adventure is completed,
an additional adventure loop to be worn on the belt is awarded.
Webelos Den
Webelos dens are for Scouts who are in fourth grade.
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 approves the adventures. For each
adventure a Scout completes, a pin to be worn on the
Webelos colors or on their hat is awarded. After
completing six adventures, including five required
adventures and one elective adventures, a Scout can
receive the Webelos badge.
Arrow of Light Den
The highest rank in Cub Scouting is the Arrow of Light. Earning this rank prepares a Webelos Scout to join
a Scouts BSA Troop. Scouts must complete four required adventures and one elective adventures to earn the
Arrow of Light rank. For each adventure a Scout completes, a pin to be worn on the Webelos colors or their
hat is awarded.
The Arrow of Light badge is the only Cub Scout badge that can be worn on the Boy Scouts uniform when a Scout
joins a troop. Adult leaders who earned the Arrow of Light rank when they were young may also show their
achievement by wearing a special square knot on their adult uniform.