Programming
Why Cub Scouting?
Ten Purposes of Cub Scouting:
Character Development
Spiritual Growth
Good Citizenship
Sportsmanship and Fitness
Family Understanding
Respectful Relationships
Personal Achievement
Friendly Service
Fun and Adventure
Preparation for Boy Scouts
Cub Scouts Advancement Trail
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. For more information on advancement, visit www.CubScouts.org.
Bobcat Trail - Entry Level for Cubs of All Ages
No matter what age or grade a boy or girl joins Cub Scouting, they must earn their Bobcat badge before they can advance to the rank of Tiger, Wolf, Bear, or Webelos. A boy or girl 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
With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.
Lion - Kindergarten
Welcome to the Lion Den!
Age: Kindergarten (5-6 years old)
Our Goals: Lion Scouts is a fun introduction to the Scouting program for kindergarten-age boys and girls eager to get going!
Summary: Lions do adventures with their adult partners and other Lions every month. This program introduces youth and their families to Scouting and the outdoors as it builds a foundation of character. Everything as a Lion is done with an adult partner.
Lion Resources:
Tiger Advancement - First Grade
Welcome to the Tiger Den!
Age: First Grade (6-7 years old)
Our Goals: A family, home and community centered program that encourages ethical decision-making skills.
Summary: The girls and boys participate with their adult partners. The program emphasizes shared leadership, learning about the community, and family understanding.
Tiger Resources:
Wolf Advancement - Second Grade
Welcome to the Wolf Den!
Age: Second Grade (7-8 years old)
Our Goals: A family, home and community centered program that encourages ethical decision-making skills.
Summary: The girls and boys will learn more about staying healthy, knowing their home and community, tools for fixing and building, cooking healthy, being safe, making good choices, and much more.
Wolf Resources:
Bear Advancement - Third Grade
Welcome to the Bear Den!
Age: Third Grade (8-9 years old)
Our Goals: In the Bear Den, there are four general achievement groups: God, Country, Family, and Self. There are 120 achievement tasks and your Bear Cub must earn a certain number of achievements in each of the four groups to earn his Bear Badge. This is the year your daughter or son will grow in amazing ways.
Summary: Much of the advancement for the Bear rank is done by the scout with his family outside of the den. The parent signs off in the scout's handbook and records the accomplishment in Scoutbook. The Bear program relies heavily on family involvement, but you will see this gradually change with the scout doing more with his den and more individual direction as he graduates to Webelos.
Bear Resources:
Webelo Advancement - Fourth Grade
Welcome to the Webelos Den!
Age: Fourth Grade (9-10 years old)
Our Goals: Webelos is a 20 month program for 4th and 5th grade girls and boys to prepare to join a Scout troop while learning outdoor skills and participating in 20 different activity badges. First-year Webelos (4th grade), which is just known as "Webelos" is the first half of this program. This is the year we start to take the first small steps toward being a Scout-led Den.
Summary: The Webelos program has two major milestones - the Webelos rank badge to be earned at the 4th grade level and the Arrow of Light to be earned at the 5th grade. The final part of Webelos is bridging over into a Scout troop selected individually by the scout.
Webelos Resources:
Arrow of Light Advancement - Fifth Grade
Welcome to the Arrow of Light (AoL) Den!
Age: Fifth Grade (10-11 years old)
Our Goals: Webelos is a 20 month program for 4th and 5th grade girls and boys to prepare to join a Scout troop while learning outdoor skills and participating in 20 different activity badges. Second-year Webelos (5th grade) is know as the Arrow of Light rank and is the second half of the Webelos program.
Summary: The Webelos program has two major milestones - the Webelos rank badge to be earned at the 4th grade level and the Arrow of Light to be earned at the 5th grade. The final part of Webelos is bridging over into a Scout troop selected individually by the scout.
AoL Resources:
STEM NOVA Adventures
From: https://www.scouting.org/stem-nova-awards/
STEM—Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
STEM is part of an initiative the Boy Scouts of America has taken on to encourage the natural curiosity of youth members and their sense of wonder about these fields through existing programs. From archery to welding, Scouts can’t help but enjoy the wide range of STEM-related activities. To support this initiative, the BSA developed the STEM Nova Awards program so that youth members have fun and receive recognition for their efforts.
Why STEM?
We live in a time of great opportunity. The spirit of innovation can help us overcome challenges and ensure a prosperous and secure future. To seize this opportunity, we must position ourselves at the cutting edge of scientific discovery and technological innovation.
Yet our country is falling behind in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. This is why many professionals and educators in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics believe the United States should do more now than ever to encourage students to enter STEM-related fields. These experts say our young people need strong STEM skills to compete in the world market. We must work together to cultivate the next generation of critical thinkers and innovators.
STEM Is the Future
Fostering a strong STEM education is our best opportunity to boost the spirit of innovation. It’s what we need to help ensure this country continues on a prosperous and secure journey. STEM literacy is also critical because it has a profound and growing impact on our day-to-day lives. Nature, space exploration, and any STEM-related interest reveals to us the beauty and power of the world we inhabit.
What Are the STEM Nova Awards?
The Boy Scouts of America developed the STEM Nova Awards program to excite and expand a sense of wonder in our Scouts. By working with an adult counselor or mentor, the various modules allow them to explore the basic principles of STEM and discover how fun and fascinating STEM can be. The Supernova awards are offered for those who enjoy a super challenge. Discover how the STEM Nova Awards program helps youth be “Prepared. For Life.”
Want to know more? Read the FAQs from www.scouting.org.