Cub Scout Advancement

The followare are activities that typically occur each year for the entire pack. In addition, each den may have their own monthly and yearly activities.

Tiger Cubs Tiger Cubs is a program designed for first grade boys and is organized differently than the rest of Cub Scouts. They have no ranks. Instead the boys complete a series of Big Ideas for which they get a paw to iron on their Tiger Shirt.
Bobcat This is the first rank that EVERY boy MUST earn when entering Cub Scouts. It is earned by teaching the boys the cub scout promise, law of the pack, handshake, salute, sign, motto and the meaning of "Webelos". All boys must earn the Bobcat Badge before they can earn any other rank.
Wolf 2nd grade boys are in this program. To earn the Wolf rank a Cub Scout must complete 49 tasks out of a possible 62 tasks that are offered. These activities are primarily done at home and signed off by the parent after the boy has completed each task. Once he has earned his Wolf Badge he can work on Electives in order to earn Arrow Points.
Bear 3rd grade boys are in this program. To earn the Bear Badge, a Cub Scout must complete 12 achievements out of a possible 24. The achievements are grouped into 4 major areas, God, Country, Family and Self. Within each group a required number of achievements must be completed. Once he has earned his Bear Badge he can work on Electives to earn Arrow Points
Webelos The name stands for "WE'll BE LOyal Scouts" a transitional program for boys in the 4th and 5th grades. Webelos graduate into Boy Scouts. The Webelos Scout learns about Boy Scouts and may participate in Boy Scout meetings and activities. In both years, they work toward earning Webelos Activity Pins in twenty different areas, arranged in five groups. Fourth Grade Boys work toward the Webelos Badge. After earning the Webelos Badge. Fifth Graders, after earning the Webelos Badge, earn the Arrow of Light. In addition to the two rank badges, after earning the Webelos Badge, boys work toward the Compass Point Emblem and Metal Compass Points as they earn additional Activity Pins.
Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program Throughout the boy's Cub Scout years, he can work on the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program. This optional program allows the Cub Scout to work on improving skills they already have or to learn a new skill in a variety of academic subjects and sports. They are awarded belt loops that they can wear on the Cub Scout belt to display their achievements.