CUB SCOUT RANKS
Watch Your Scout Grow, Learn, and Achieve!
In Cub Scouts, advancement is all about having fun while learning important life skills. Each rank is designed to match your child’s age and grade level, helping them grow step by step… from curious adventurer to confident leader!
Lion
Kindergarten
Our youngest scouts start their journey with simple, engaging activities that focus on teamwork, sharing, and trying new things. It’s all about having fun and getting a taste of the Cub Scout experience.
SIX REQUIRED ADVENTURES
Bobcat Character & Leadership | Mountain Lion Outdoors | Fun on the Run Personal Fitness | King of the Jungle Citizenship | Lion’s Roar Personal Safety | Lion’s Pride Family & Reverence
AND AT LEAST TWO ELECTIVE ADVENTURES
Go Fish | Let’s Camp | Race Time | On a Roll | Time to Swim | Champions For Nature | Build It Up, Knock It Down | Count On Me | Everyday Tech | Gizmos and Gadgets | I’ll Do It Myself | On Your Mark | Pick My Path | Ready, Set, Grow | Archery | Slingshot
Tiger
First Grade
First graders team up with their adult partners to explore the world around them. They’ll go on hikes, do service projects, and begin learning Cub Scout values through fun, hands-on adventures.
SIX REQUIRED ADVENTURES
Bobcat Character & Leadership | Tigers in the Wild Outdoors | Tiger Bites Personal Fitness | Team Tiger Citizenship | Tiger’s Roar Personal Safety | Tiger Circles Family & Reverence
AND AT LEAST TWO ELECTIVE ADVENTURES
Fish On | Let’s Camp | Race Time | Rolling Tigers | Tigers in the Water | Champions For Nature | Curiosity, Intrigue, and Magical Mysteries | Designed by Tiger | Floats and Boats | Good Knights | Safe and Smart | Sky is the Limit | Stories in Shapes | Tech All Around | Tiger Tag | Tiger-iffic | Summertime Fun | Archery | BB | Slingshot
Wolf
Second Grade
Second graders build on their skills with activities focused on citizenship, fitness, safety, and teamwork — all while having a blast with their friends.
SIX REQUIRED ADVENTURES
Bobcat Character & Leadership | Paws on the Path Outdoors | Running with the Pack Personal Fitness | Council Fire Citizenship | Safety in Numbers Personal Safety | Footsteps Family & Reverence
AND AT LEAST TWO ELECTIVE ADVENTURES
A Wolf Goes Fishing | Let’s Camp | Race Time | Pedal with the Pack | Spirit of the Water | Champions For Nature | Digging in the Past | Computing Wolves | Air of the Wolf | Code of the Wolf | Adventures in Coins | Cubs Who Care | Finding Your Way | Germs Alive! | Paws of Skill | Paws for Water | Summertime Fun | Archery | BB | Slingshot
Bear
Third Grade
Third grade Bears dive deeper into outdoor skills, problem-solving, and personal responsibility. They’ll try new things, take on challenges, and grow their independence.
SIX REQUIRED ADVENTURES
Bobcat Character & Leadership | Bear Habitat Outdoors | Bear Strong Personal Fitness | Paws for Action Citizenship | Standing Tall Personal Safety | Fellowship Family & Reverence
AND AT LEAST TWO ELECTIVE ADVENTURES
A Bear Goes Fishing | Let’s Camp | Race Time | Bears on Bikes | Salmon Run | Champions For Nature | Balancing Bears | Baloo the Builder | Critter Care | Forensics | Marble Madness | Roaring Laughter | Super Science | Top Chef Tech | Summertime | Fun Bears Afloat | Whittling | Archery | BB | Slingshot
Webelos
Fourth Grade
Webelos (WE’ll BE LOyal Scouts) take on more leadership and prepare for their transition to Scouts BSA. They’ll work on more advanced activities, learn scout skills, and gain confidence in the outdoors.
SIX REQUIRED ADVENTURES
Bobcat Character & Leadership | Webelos Walkabout Outdoors | Stronger, Faster, Higher Personal Fitness | My Community Citizenship | My Safety Personal Safety | My Family Family & Reverence
AND AT LEAST TWO ELECTIVE ADVENTURES
Catch the Big One | Let’s Camp | Race Time | Pedal Away | Aquanaut | Champions for Nature | Art Explosion | Aware and Care | Build It | Earth Rocks! | Math on the Trail | Modular Design | Tech on the Trail | Yo-Yo | Summertime Fun | Paddle Onward | Chef’s Knife | Archery | BB | Slingshot
ARROW OF LIGHT
FIFTH Grade
The highest Cub Scout rank! Arrow of Light is the final step before bridging into a Scouts BSA troop. These scouts demonstrate leadership, mastery of key skills, and a deep understanding of the Scout Oath and Law.
SIX REQUIRED ADVENTURES
Bobcat Character & Leadership | Outdoor Adventurer Outdoors | Personal Fitness Personal Fitness | Citizenship Citizenship | First Aid Personal Safety | Duty to God Family & Reverence
AND AT LEAST TWO ELECTIVE ADVENTURES
Fishing | Outdoor Adventurer (required) | Race Time | Cycling | Swimming | Champions for Nature | Engineer | Estimations | High Tech Camping | Into the Wild | Into the Woods | Summertime Fun | Paddle Craft | Knife Safety
MORE THAN BADGES
While ranks and awards are exciting, Cub Scout advancement is really about building character, confidence, and friendships that last a lifetime.
Ready to start the journey?
Let’s grow together… one adventure at a time!