About Pack 714 & Cub Scouts

Bobcat

No matter what age or grade a child joins Cub Scouting, they must earn their Bobcat badge before they can advance to the rank of Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Bear, or Webelos. A child 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; and
• With your parent or guardian complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide.

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Lion

The Lion program weaves traditional Scouting concepts of character development, leadership skills, personal fitness and citizenship into activities that are age-appropriate and fun for the boys & girls and their parents. The activities introduce the family to Scouting activities and principles, and provide an exciting way for children to explore the world around them. The program will fuel their imagination, creativity and fun as they experience the growth Scouting can provide.

Tiger

The Tiger rank is for Scouts who are in first grade or are age 7. To earn the Tiger badge, a child must complete six required adventures with their den or family and one elective adventure of their den or family’s choosing. As the child completes each adventure, they will receive the adventure loop for that adventure, which they can wear on their belt. When the child has completed the seven required adventures, they can receive the Tiger badge. The Tiger badge is given to the child’s adult partner at a pack meeting. Then, during a grand ceremony, the adult gives the badge to the child.

After they have earned the Tiger badge, Tiger Scouts can work on the remaining 12 Tiger electives until they finish first grade (or turn 8 years old). They can choose elective adventures that may show them new hobbies and teach them skills that will be useful during their Scouts BSA years. When they complete an elective adventure, they receive an additional adventure loop to wear on their belt.

Wolf

The Wolf rank is for Scouts who have finished first grade (or who are 8 years old). To earn the Wolf badge, a child must complete six required adventures and one elective adventure. The child's parent or guardian and den leader approves each requirement by signing their book, and the scout receives an adventure loop for each adventure. When the scout has met all requirements, the Wolf badge is presented to their parent or guardian at the next pack meeting. During an impressive ceremony, the parent or guardian then presents the badge to the child.

After they have earned the Wolf badge, a Wolf Scouts can work on the remaining 12 Wolf electives until they finish second grade (or turns 9 years old). They can choose elective adventures that may show them new hobbies and teach them skills that will be useful during their Scouts BSA years. When they complete an elective adventure, they receive an additional adventure loop to wear on their belt.

Bear

The Bear rank is for Scouts who have finished second grade (or who are 9 years old). To earn the Bear badge, a Scout must complete six required adventures and one elective adventure. Their parent or guardian and den leader approves each requirement by signing his book, and the Scout receives an adventure loop for each adventure. When the scout has met all requirements, the Bear badge is presented to their parent or guardian at the next pack meeting. During an impressive ceremony, the parent or guardian then presents the badge to the child.

After they have earned the Bear badge, a Bear Scout can work on the remaining 12 Bear electives until they finish third grade (or turn 10 years old). They can choose elective adventures that may show them new hobbies and teach them skills that will be useful during their Scouts BSA years. When they complete an elective adventure, they receive an additional adventure loop to wear on their belt.

Webelos

Webelos dens are for Scouts who have completed third grade (or reached age 10). 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 child has done the requirements for an adventure, the Webelos den leader, rather than a parent, approves most of the adventures. For each adventure a child completes, they receive a pin to wear on the Webelos colors or on their hat. After completing seven adventures, including five required adventures and two elective adventures, a Scout can receive the Webelos badge.

After they have earned the Webelos badge, a Webelos Scout can work on the remaining 18 shared Webelos and Arrow of Light electives until they finish fourth grade (or turn 11 years old). They can choose elective adventures that may show them new hobbies and teach them skills that will be useful during their Scouts BSA years. When they complete an elective adventure, they receive an additional adventure pin to wear on the Webelos colors or hat.