THE CUB SCOUT PROGRAM
Each grade has its own program, with age appropriate adventures, that develop social and practical skills. These help prepare young people for the real world.
The Cub Scout program, as always, heavily features the learning of outdoor and life skills. Today it also includes awareness training for personal safety both on the internet and in the real world.
Cub Scouts instills the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law to enable them to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetime.
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The Cub Scout program is for girls and boys from Kindergarten to 5th Grade.
The Scout Oath
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On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
The Scout Law
A Scout is:
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TRUSTWORTHY. Tell the truth and keep promises. People can depend on you.
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LOYAL. Show that you care about your family, friends, Scout leaders, school, and country.
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HELPFUL. Volunteer to help others without expecting a reward.
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FRIENDLY. Be a friend to everyone, even people who are very different from you.
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COURTEOUS. Be polite to everyone and always use good manners.
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KIND. Treat others as you want to be treated . Never harm or kill any living thing without good reason.
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OBEDIENT. Follow the rules of your family, school, and pack. Obey the laws of your community and country.
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CHEERFUL. Look for the bright side of life. Cheerfully do tasks that come your way. Try to help others be happy.
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THRIFTY. Work to pay your own way. Try not to be wasteful. Use time, food, supplies, and natural resources wisely.
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BRAVE. Face difficult situations even when you feel afraid. Do what you think is right despite what others might be doing or saying.
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CLEAN. Keep your body and mind fit . Help keep your home and community clean.
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REVERENT. Be reverent toward God. Be faithful in your religious duties. Respect the beliefs of others.
LIONS
Introduced in the fall of 2018 Lion are the newest Cub Scout program for girls and boys in kindergarten. The Lion rank is earned by completing five adventures as described below. Although participation with an adult partner is required for all Lion awards, recognition items are for the Scouts only.
1. Complete the five required adventures​
2. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet entitled How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.
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Outside of the requirements, Lion Scouts can also complete any number of seven elective adventures of their den’s or family’s choosing.
TIGERS
First graders work toward the Tiger rank. The Tiger rank is earned by completing seven adventures as described below. Although participation with an adult partner is required for all Tiger awards, recognition items are for the Scouts only.
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1. Complete each of the six required adventures
2. In addition to the six required adventures, complete at least one elective adventure of your den’s or family’s choosing.
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3. With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult, complete the exercises in the pamphlet entitled How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.
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4. Earn the Cyber Chip award for your age. (The Cyber Chip portion of this requirement may be waived by your parent or guardian if you do not have access to the internet.)
WOLVES
Second graders work toward the Wolf rank. The Wolf rank is earned by completing seven adventures as described below.
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1. Complete each of the six required adventures
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2. In addition to the six required adventures, complete at least one elective adventure of your den’s or family’s choosing.
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3. With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult, complete the exercises in the pamphlet entitled How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.
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4. Earn the Cyber Chip award for your age. (The Cyber Chip portion of this requirement may be waived by your parent or guardian if you do not have access to the internet.)
Third graders work toward the Bear rank. The Bear rank is earned by completing seven adventures as described below.
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1. Complete each of the six required adventures
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2. In addition to the six required adventures, complete at least one elective adventure of your den’s or family’s choosing.
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3. With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult, complete the exercises in the pamphlet entitled How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.
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4. Earn the Cyber Chip award for your age. (The Cyber Chip portion of this requirement may be waived by your parent or guardian if you do not have access to the internet.)
Fourth graders work toward the Webelos rank. The Webelos rank is earned by completing six adventures as described below. Scouts who are in Cub Scouts in fourth grade must complete the Webelos rank before working towards their Arrow of Light.
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1. Be an active member of your Webelos den for three months.
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2. Complete each of the five required adventures
3. In addition to the five required adventures, complete at least one elective adventure of your den’s or family’s choosing.
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4. With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult, complete the exercises in the pamphlet entitled How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.
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5. Earn the Cyber Chip award for your age. (The Cyber Chip portion of this requirement may be waived by your parent or guardian if you do not have access to the internet.)
Fifth graders work toward the Arrow of Light rank. If a fourth-grade Cub Scout has completed the Webelos rank, they may begin to work on the Arrow of Light. The Arrow of Light rank is earned by completing five adventures as described below.
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1. Be an active member of your Webelos den for six months.
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2. Complete each of the four required adventures
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3. In addition to the four required adventures, complete at least one elective adventure of your den’s or family’s choosing.
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4. With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult, complete the exercises in the pamphlet entitled How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.
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5. Earn the Cyber Chip award for your age. (The Cyber Chip portion of this requirement may be waived by your parent or guardian if you do not have access to the internet.)
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Arrow of Light Cubs move up to Scouts in March or April
The Boy Scouts of America and Pack 1607 places the greatest importance on creating the most secure environment possible for our youth members. To maintain such an environment, the BSA developed numerous procedural and leadership selection policies and provides parents and leaders with resources for the Cub Scout, Scouts BSA and Venturing programs.