Kindergartners work toward the Lion rank. The Lion rank is earned by completing five adventures as described below. Participation with an adult partner is required for all Lion awards.  Lion Scouts wear a special Lion Scout t-shirt that may be purchased at your local Scout shop.  Lion Scouts do not yet wear the Class “A” uniform shirt until they begin the Tiger Scout program in 1st grade.

Five required adventures include: 

• Lion’s Honor 

• Animal Kingdom 

• Fun on the Run! 

• King of the Jungle 

• Mountain Lion  

Regardless of what age or grade a Cub Scout is in, the Bobcat rank must be earned before earning any other rank, except Lion. Lion Scouts earn the Lion rank first. When they complete kindergarten, they may begin work on the Bobcat badge. The Bobcat requirements focus on the fundamentals of Cub Scouting that every Cub Scout must know. The requirements are found in each of the youth handbooks as well as listed below:  

1. Learn and say the Scout Oath, with help if needed. 

2. Learn and say the Scout Law, with help if needed. 

3. Show the Cub Scout sign. Tell what it means. 

4. Show the Cub Scout handshake. Tell what it means. 

5. Say the Cub Scout motto. Tell what it means. 

6. Show the Cub Scout salute. Tell what it means. 

7. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide. 

First graders work toward the Tiger rank. The Tiger rank is earned by completing seven adventures as described below. Participation with an adult partner is required for all Tiger awards.

 Six required adventures include:

• Games Tigers Play

• My Tiger Jungle

• Team Tiger                                  

• Tiger Bites

• Tiger Circles: Duty to God

• Tigers in the Wild 

In addition to the six required adventures, complete at least one elective adventure of your den’s or family’s choosing. 

Second graders work toward the Wolf rank. The Wolf rank is earned by completing seven adventures as described below.  Parents are vital to the Cub Scout dens, both in the role of home support and to help the den leader.  Youth at this age are beginning to be more independent and may not need a parent at every meeting.

Six required adventures:

• Call of the Wild

• Council Fire (Duty to Country)

• Duty to God Footsteps

• Howling at the Moon

• Paws on the Path

• Running With the Pack

In addition to the six required adventures, complete at least one elective adventure of your den’s or family’s choosing. 

Third graders work toward the Bear rank. The Bear rank is earned by completing seven adventures as described below.  

Six required adventures:

• Baloo the Builder

• Bear Claws

• Bear Necessities

• Fellowship and Duty to God

• Fur, Feathers, and Ferns

• Paws for Action (Duty to Country)

In addition to the six required adventures, complete at least one elective adventure of your den’s or family’s choosing. 

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.  Be an active member of your Webelos den for three months.

Five required adventures:

• Cast Iron Chef

• Duty to God and You

• First Responder

• Stronger, Faster, Higher

• Webelos Walkabout

In addition to the five required adventures, complete at least one elective adventure of your den’s or family’s choosing.