The Cub Scout Program
Since 1930, the Boy Scouts of America has helped younger boys through Cub Scouting. It is a year-round family program designed for boys who are in the first grade through fifth grade (or 7, 8, 9, and 10 years of age).
The ten purposes of Cub Scouting are:
- Character Development
- Spiritual Growth
- Good Citizenship
- Sportsmanship and Fitness
- Family Understanding
- Respectful Relationships
- Personal Achievement
- Friendly Service
- Fun and Adventure
- Preparation for Boy Scouts
The Cub Scout Program has two basic features, Rank Advancement, and the Academics and Sports Program.
Cub Scouts joining as First Grade boys enter the ...
An introduction to scouting for 1st grade boys (or age 7) and their parents. With 5 achievement areas, the Tiger Cub and his adult partner work to earn the Tiger Cub badge through indoor and outdoor activities. A Tiger Cub graduates to...
Boys who have completed the 1st grade (or age 8) may join the Wolf Den. To earn the wolf badge, a boy must pass 12 achievements involving simple physical and mental skills. A Wolf Cub graduates to...
The Bear badge may be earned by boys who have completed 2nd grade (or age 9). The boy works closely with parents, leaders, and other boys to complete 12 achievements in four areas to earn the Bear badge. These requirements are somewhat more challenging and difficult than those required for the Wolf badge. A Bear Cub graduates to...
WE'll BE LOyal Scouts! This is a two year program for boys who have completed third grade (or age 10). This is the transition from the Cub Scouts to the Boy Scouts. As he completes the requirements in the Webelos book, he will work on activity badges and become familiar with Boy Scout requirements - all leading to the Arrow of Light award. A second year Webleos graduates to Boy Scouts.
This page was last updated February 27, 2004