Rank Awards
The five Cub Scout Rank Awards are Tiger, Bobcat, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos. Webelos can also strive for the Arrow of Light award.
Cub Scout ranks are divided by grade level:
Grade 1 - Tiger Cubs
The Tiger Cub rank is an introduction into Cub Scouting. Each Tiger Cub must have an individual registered adult partner (usually a parent or guardian). Each Tiger Den is kept organized by a lead adult partner called the Den Leader. The Tiger Cub Den Leader helps in coordinating the Den's activities. Tiger Cubs work towards earning the Tiger Cub Rank Badge by completing three types of activities in each of 5 different themes.
Bobcat Scouts
After Tiger Cubs, each new Cub Scout, regardless of their age or grade, must complete the requirements for Bobcat Rank. This is usually done in only two or three weeks. The requirements for Bobcat (which are described in all Cub Scout Handbooks), include learning and explaining the Law of the Pack, the Cub Scout Handshake, Motto, Sign, and Salute, learning to give the Cub Scout Promise, and explaining the meaning of Webelos. After being awarded the Bobcat Badge, the Scout begins working on the requirements for the Badge of Rank for his grade.
The Cub Scout Promise
I promise to do my best
to do my duty to God and my Country
to help other people and to obey the
Law of the Pack
A Cub Scout follows Akela
The Cub Scout helps the Pack go
The Pack helps the Cub Scout grow
The Cub Scout gives goodwill
The Cub Scout Motto: Do Your Best
Grade 2 - Wolf Scouts
Wolf Scouts are boys who have completed the first grade, or are eight years of age. Wolf Scouts usually meet weekly as a Den of six to ten boys, under the direction of their Den Leader and Assistant Den Leader. The Den Meetings provide an opportunity to play games, learn new skills, go on outings and tours, and to work on Achievements. Twelve Achievements must be completed in order to earn the Wolf Badge. After completing the requirements for the Wolf Badge, the Scout may continue to work on Electives to earn Arrow Points. The first ten electives completed result in earning a Gold Arrow Point. For each ten additional electives completed, Silver Arrow Points are awarded.
Grade 3 - Bear Scouts
Bear Scouts are made up of boys who have completed the second grade or are nine years of age. God, Country, Family and Self are the main themes of the twelve Achievements required to earn Bear Rank. Bear Den Meetings are similar to the meetings held by Wolves. Likewise, Gold and Silver Arrow Points can be earned after achieving rank.
Grades 4 and 5 - Webelos Scouts
Boys who have completed the third grade or are age 10 or 11 are eligible to become Webelos Scouts. Webelos is the last rank in Cub Scouting. It is an acronym for "We'll Be Loyal Scouts." Under the direction of the Webelos Den Leader and Assistant Webelos Den Leader Webelos Scouts will work to earn Webelos Activity Pins for a wide variety of hobby and career activities ranging from science to sports.