The Cub Scout program has a plan of advancement for each scout that emphasizes learning by doing.  The scout works on requirements based on his or her school grade or age.  The advancement programs keep the scouts motivated to continue in scouting.

 

A parent or designated guardian must be present at a pack meeting in order for their scout to receive their rank advancement award.  The Cub Scout should be wearing their complete uniform at a pack meeting when receiving an award.

 

Any event awarding patches, pins, etc. requires the attendance and participation of the Scout to receive them.  There are no exceptions to this rule.

 

Typically, pack funds will be used to pay for all awards and recognition earned by Cub Scouts within the pack.

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Cub Scout Ranks

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Cub Scouts ‘advance’ between ranks each associated with a particular grade.  Scouts may join Cub Scouts at any grade at the corresponding rank level.  Any new Cub Scout must achieve the Bobcat rank before obtaining the next natural rank.  We speak of a Scout in a certain grade as being ‘in’ that rank, for instance referring to 2nd graders as ‘Wolves’, but in reality Scouts in that grade are still ‘earning’ that rank level.  

 

On the ‘advancement trail’, a Cub Scout moves from rank to rank, learning new skills along the way.  Each rank in Cub Scouting has its own requirement.  With advancement through the ranks, the requirements get more challenging, to match new skills and abilities as the Scout gets older.