On the advancement trail, a Cub Scout progresses from rank to rank, learning new skills as he goes. Each of the ranks and awards in Cub Scouting has its own requirements. As you advance through the ranks, the requirements get more challenging, to match the new skills and abilities you learn as you get older.
Read more about the Advancement Trail!
Bobcat
The Bobcat badge is earned 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.
Required for all Cub Scouts
Lion Den
As a Lion, your kindergartner will make friends, laugh loud, gain confidence, discover nature, and most of all…have fun!
Kindergartners
Tiger Den
The Tiger rank is for Scouts who are in first grade or are age 7. To earn the Tiger badge, a Scout must complete six required adventures with the den or family and one elective adventure of the den or family’s choosing.
1st graders
Wolves
The Wolf rank is for Scouts who are 2nd graders (or who are 8 years old). To earn the Wolf badge, a Scout must complete six required adventures and one elective adventure.
2nd graders
Bear Den
The Bear rank is for Scouts who are in 3rd grade (or who are 9 years old). To earn the Bear badge, a Scout must complete six required adventures and one elective adventure.
3rd graders
Webelos
Webelos is for boys who are 4th graders, or 10 years old, and it is a 1.5 year program. The first year they are called Webelos, and the 2nd year they are called Arrow of Light, which is the highest and final rank in Cub Scouting. In February of their 5th grade year, they will "bridge" over into Boy Scouts in a ceremony at the Blue & Gold Banquet, and go on to join their new Boy Scout troop.
4th graders