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Cub Scout Advancement

Cub Scouting is home and neighborhood-centered for the Cub Scout. Advancement involves parental approval of requirements.

If a boy is in the second or third grade (or is 8 or 9), he becomes a member of a Cub Scout den of perhaps five to eight boys. Boys in the forth grade (or of age 10) are members of a Webelo Den. Dens can meet at Ferry School or at another designated area. The den leader sets the schedule trying to make it as convient as possible to all members. , All of the dens make up Pack 34.

Our pack meets monthly at Ferry School. This meeting is conducted by the Cubmaster and the committee. (currently there is not a committee and our Cubmaster is running the meeting. we would like to form a committee.)

There are six ranks in Cub Scouting:

	Tiger Cub	The rank for boys who have completed kindergarten (or 7-year-olds).
	Bobcat	The Bobcat badge is earned after the Tiger Cub rank, but prior to all other ranks. If a boy joins Cub Scouting as a Wolf, Bear, or Webelos, he must earn the Bobcat badge first before receiving any other award or rank.
	Bear	The rank for boys who have completed second grade (or 9-year-olds).
	Wolf	The rank for boys who have completed first grade (or 8-year-olds).
	Webelos	The rank for boys who have completed third grade (or 10-year-olds).
	Arrow of Light	For fifth-graders (or 10-year-olds). Earned after the completion of the Webelos badge, usually during the second year of the Webelos program

When a boy is in the first grade, he works on the Tiger Cub badge with his adult partner. To begin his path to the Tiger Cub rank, the Tiger Cub must first earn the Tiger Cub belt totem by learning the Tiger Cub motto, the Cub Scout sign, and the Cub Scout salute. When he has accomplished these tasks, he may begin working on the 15 achievement requirements to earn Tiger Cub rank. These simple requirements, to be completed with the adult partners, include a family activity, den activity, and Go See It (den outing) in five achievement areas. The adult partner approves the completion of each requirement by signing the boy’s handbook.

No matter what age or grade a boy joins Cub Scouting, he must earn his Bobcat badge before he can be awarded the rank of Wolf, Bear, or Webelos. This rank involves learning the Cub Scout Promise, the Law of the Pack, and some signs and symbols of Cub Scouting. His parents determine when the boy has mastered them.

When a boy is in the second grade, he can start working on the 12 achievements for the Wolf rank as soon as he has earned his Bobcat rank. These achievements involve knowledge of the national flag, his religious duties, physical skills, and other simple skills geared to his interests. A parent or adult family member should approve his work and sign his book, signifying completion of the requirements.

Cub Scout leaders approve only a few of the requirements, which are indicated in the book. When the Cub Scout has completed the 12 achievements, he receives the Wolf badge in a ceremony during a monthly pack meeting. The boy may then work on any of the 22 other fields, called electives, until he completes second grade (or is 9). Electives mostly cover hobby and sports interests. Each of these electives is divided into projects. For the first 10 projects, a boy is award a Gold Arrow Point, to be worn on his uniform below his Wolf badge. For the next 10 projects completed, he receives a Silver Arrow Point, to be worn below the gold one. Additional Silver Arrow Points may be earned for each 10 projects. All requirements and electives are found in the Wolf Cub Scout Book.

When the boy is in the third grade or 9 (or as soon as he completes the Bobcat requirements if he joins at this age), he begins work toward the Bear rank. When he has completed 12 of the 24 achievements and has been awarded the badge, he may work on the 24 electives in the Bear Cub Scout Book to earn arrow points as he did for Wolf. These arrow points are worn below his Bear badge. In addition, he may earn elective credits by completing requirements for the 12 achievements not used to earn the Bear badge. All requirements for both the Bear achievements and electives are found in the Bear Cub Scout Book. As with the Wolf rank, completion of the requirements is approved by the boy’s parents.

While working toward the Webelos rank and the Arrow of Light Award, the boy also may earn any or all of the 20 activity badges that range from Aquanaut and Sportsman to Geologist and Forester. The Webelos den leader approves the boy’s work or assigns someone else to approve it. This is an important step in the boy’s transition to a Boy Scout troop. All requirements for the Webelos badge, Arrow of Light Award, and activity badges are found in the Webelos Scout Book. When he has earned the Arrow of Light Award (or is 11 years old or has completed the fifth grade), the boy makes a transition from the pack to a Boy Scout troop in an impressive pack ceremony.

The Webelos badge and Arrow of Light requirements include all of the joining requirements for the Scout badge.

Cub Scout Advancement Goals

The administration of the Cub Scout advancement program is primarily the responsibility of the pack committee, with the support of the district advancement committee and commissioner staff.

· Parents of Cub Scouts should understand their role and responsibilities in their son’s advancement, the adult’s standard for completion of any requirement should be based on the Cub Scout motto, “Do your Best”.

· Advancement recognition should be given as soon as possible after a boy completes the requirements, and be done with proper ceremony. Presentation of badges should be a part of each monthly pack meeting. Suggestions for advancement ceremonies are contained in the Cub Scout Program Helps, Webelos Leader Guide, Cub Scout Ceremonies for Dens and Packs, and the Cub Scout Leader Book.

· Packs and troops should be encouraged to work together to ensure a smooth transition from the Webelos den to the Boy Scout troop.

· Good advancement records should be maintained by the pack to be sure that the boys are advancing and that the awards are presented promptly.

· The use of den chiefs (Boy Scouts, Varity Scouts, or Venturers who assist with Cub Scout and Webelos Scout den meetings) can help stimulate advancement through example and experience, as well as encourage boys to continue in the Scouting program.

Cub Scout/Webelos Scout Resident and Day Camp Advancement Guidelines

Cub/Webelos Scout resident camp, as well as day camps, should limit advancement for the sake of advancement. Tiger Cub and Cub Scout advancement is intended to be family-oriented; the adult partner or a family member must approve completion of the requirements by signing the boy’s book. As boys become Webelos Scouts, their den leaders and activity badge counselors sign off the requirements in the handbooks. Camp programs and activities should not detract from these family and den responsibilities related to advancement.


		When a boy is in the first grade, he works on the Tiger Cub badge with his adult partner. To begin his path to the Tiger Cub rank, the Tiger Cub must first earn the Tiger Cub belt totem by learning the Tiger Cub motto, the Cub Scout sign, and the Cub Scout salute. When he has accomplished these tasks, he may begin working on the 15 achievement requirements to earn Tiger Cub rank. These simple requirements, to be completed with the adult partners, include a family activity, den activity, and Go See It (den outing) in five achievement areas. The adult partner approves the completion of each requirement by signing the boy’s handbook.
		No matter what age or grade a boy joins Cub Scouting, he must earn his Bobcat badge before he can be awarded the rank of Wolf, Bear, or Webelos. This rank involves learning the Cub Scout Promise, the Law of the Pack, and some signs and symbols of Cub Scouting. His parents determine when the boy has mastered them.

		When a boy is in the second grade, he can start working on the 12 achievements for the Wolf rank as soon as he has earned his Bobcat rank. These achievements involve knowledge of the national flag, his religious duties, physical skills, and other simple skills geared to his interests. A parent or adult family member should approve his work and sign his book, signifying completion of the requirements. Cub Scout leaders approve only a few of the requirements, which are indicated in the book. When the Cub Scout has completed the 12 achievements, he receives the Wolf badge in a ceremony during a monthly pack meeting. The boy may then work on any of the 22 other fields, called electives, until he completes second grade (or is 9). Electives mostly cover hobby and sports interests. Each of these electives is divided into projects. For the first 10 projects, a boy is award a Gold Arrow Point, to be worn on his uniform below his Wolf badge. For the next 10 projects completed, he receives a Silver Arrow Point, to be worn below the gold one. Additional Silver Arrow Points may be earned for each 10 projects. All requirements and electives are found in the Wolf Cub Scout Book.

		When the boy is in the third grade or 9 (or as soon as he completes the Bobcat requirements if he joins at this age), he begins work toward the Bear rank. When he has completed 12 of the 24 achievements and has been awarded the badge, he may work on the 24 electives in the Bear Cub Scout Book to earn arrow points as he did for Wolf. These arrow points are worn below his Bear badge. In addition, he may earn elective credits by completing requirements for the 12 achievements not used to earn the Bear badge. All requirements for both the Bear achievements and electives are found in the Bear Cub Scout Book. As with the Wolf rank, completion of the requirements is approved by the boy’s parents.

		While working toward the Webelos rank and the Arrow of Light Award, the boy also may earn any or all of the 20 activity badges that range from Aquanaut and Sportsman to Geologist and Forester. The Webelos den leader approves the boy’s work or assigns someone else to approve it. This is an important step in the boy’s transition to a Boy Scout troop. All requirements for the Webelos badge, Arrow of Light Award, and activity badges are found in the Webelos Scout Book. When he has earned the Arrow of Light Award (or is 11 years old or has completed the fifth grade), the boy makes a transition from the pack to a Boy Scout troop in an impressive pack ceremony.

		The Webelos badge and Arrow of Light requirements include all of the joining requirements for the Scout badge.

	Cub Scout Advancement Goals
	The administration of the Cub Scout advancement program is primarily the responsibility of the pack committee, with the support of the district advancement committee and commissioner staff. · Parents of Cub Scouts should understand their role and responsibilities in their son’s advancement, the adult’s standard for completion of any requirement should be based on the Cub Scout motto, “Do your Best”. · Advancement recognition should be given as soon as possible after a boy completes the requirements, and be done with proper ceremony. Presentation of badges should be a part of each monthly pack meeting. Suggestions for advancement ceremonies are contained in the Cub Scout Program Helps, Webelos Leader Guide, Cub Scout Ceremonies for Dens and Packs, and the Cub Scout Leader Book. · Packs and troops should be encouraged to work together to ensure a smooth transition from the Webelos den to the Boy Scout troop. · Good advancement records should be maintained by the pack to be sure that the boys are advancing and that the awards are presented promptly. · The use of den chiefs (Boy Scouts, Varity Scouts, or Venturers who assist with Cub Scout and Webelos Scout den meetings) can help stimulate advancement through example and experience, as well as encourage boys to continue in the Scouting program.
	Cub Scout/Webelos Scout Resident and Day Camp Advancement Guidelines
	Cub/Webelos Scout resident camp, as well as day camps, should limit advancement for the sake of advancement. Tiger Cub and Cub Scout advancement is intended to be family-oriented; the adult partner or a family member must approve completion of the requirements by signing the boy’s book. As boys become Webelos Scouts, their den leaders and activity badge counselors sign off the requirements in the handbooks. Camp programs and activities should not detract from these family and den responsibilities related to advancement.