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TIGER CUB SCOUT
A school-year program for first grade boys and their adult partners that stresses simplicity, shared leadership, applied community learning experiences, and family understanding.
The Tiger Cub Scout program is for boys who have completed Kindergarten (or are age 7). After earning the Bobcat badge, a boy may earn the Tiger Cub badge through activities directed by the Den Leader.
Each month Tiger Cubs may have a den meetings, a pack meeting, or even a “Go See It” den meeting outing. The program section of the Tiger Cub den meeting is usually divided into three parts, corresponding to the Tiger Cub motto: Share, Search, Discover.
WOLF CUB SCOUT
The Wolf Cub Scout program is for boys who have completed first grade (or are age 8). After earning the Bobcat badge, a boy may earn the Wolf badge by completing 12 achievements involving simple physical and mental skills.
Often, den meeting activities enable the Wolf Cub Scouts to complete requirements toward an award or rank. The den leader can initial the requirement in the boys’ handbooks, but it must also be signed by a parent or guardian to indicate the requirement has been completed. TheDen Chief helps lead the meetings. Wolf Scouts with Assistant Den Leaders may lead Opening and Closing flag ceremonies and help with setup and cleanup.
BEAR CUB SCOUT
The Bear Cub Scout program is for boys who have completed second grade (or are age 9). After earning the Bobcat badge, a boy participates in activities designed to promote better understanding of their relationships with: God, Country, Family, and Self.
Often, den meeting activities enable the Bear Cub Scouts to complete requirements toward an award or rank. The den leader can initial the requirement in the boys’ handbooks, but it must also be signed by a parent or guardian to indicate the requirement has been completed. The Bear Den with the assistance of Den Leaders can lead Opening and Closing flag ceremonies and help with setup and cleanup.
WEBELOS SCOUTS
The Webelos Scout Program prepares boys who have completed third grade or are age 10 but have not yet completed fifth grade or reached age 11 1/2 to bridge into a troop. Pronounced “WEE-buh-los”, the word “Webelos” means WE’ll BE LOyal Scouts. After earning the Bobcat badge, a boy may earn the Webelos Badge and Arrow of Light Award.
The Webelos Program can be more challenging than Tiger, Wolf, and Bear programs for younger Cub Scouts. Webelos Scouts frequently take part in Cub Scout pack meetings, firebowls, and activities as well as Webelos den meetings, and other outdoor activities.