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Cub Scouts for first grade boys

First grade Cub Scouts are called Tiger Cubs is a simple and fun program for first-grade boys and their families. The Tiger Cub program is simple, fun and introduces boys and their adult partners to the excitement of Cub Scouting as they “Search, Discover and Share” together.

How to Become a Tiger Cub

First, the Tiger Cub and his adult partner sign up as a team and meet in the home to conduct activities for the whole family.

Second, the Tiger cub and his adult partner meet weekly as part of a Tiger Den with other Tiger Cubs and adult partners in the den, planning the “theme” or activity that follows the motto “Search, Discover, Share”. Each Tiger Den has 5-9 boys and their partners and one adult who is the Tiger Den Leader.

What Do Tigers Do

All first grade boys work together with their adult partners on achievements and electives described in the Tiger Cub Handbook.

As boys advance, they receive recognition items to mark their progress, including: Tiger Cub belt totem and totem beads, the Tiger Cub badge and Tiger Track beads.

Some achievements can be done at anytime with the adult partner, others are intended to be completed with the den.
Den activities are planned by a different family each month and boys earn a different bead for participation in these activities.

Tiger Cubs and their families also participate in the monthly pack meetings.

Tiger Achievements

Making my family special
Where I live
Keeping myself healthy and safe
How I tell it
Let’s go outdoors

Each achievement has three parts: Family Activity, Den Activity, Go See It Outing

How Long is the Program

Tiger Cubs remain in the program until they complete the first grade. At that time, they graduate into a Cub Scout Den and are eligible to participate in Cub Scout summer activities.

Cub Scouts for second and third grade boys

What Do Cubs Do

Regardless of grade, all boys who join Cub Scouts start by earning the Bobcat Badge. After receiving the Bobcat Badge, a boy works on the requirements based on his grade level.

Second grade boys are in Wolf Dens
Third grade boys are in Bear Dens
Each den consists of 6-8 boys
Each den meets regularly (usually weekly). Dens also participate in monthly pack meetings
A parent of one of the boys is the den leader and conducts meetings on his/her schedule
The den leader is assisted by one or more assistant leaders (parents of other boys)
Den meetings consist of ceremonies, games, crafts, songs and skills

The Purpose of Cub Scouts

Influence a boy’s character development and spiritual growth
Develop habits and attitudes of good citizenship
Encourage good sportsmanship and pride in growing strong in mind and body
Improve understanding within the family
Strengthen a boy’s ability to get along with others
Foster a sense of personal achievement by developing new interests and skills
Provide a FUN and exciting new things to do

Webelos Scouts for fourth and fifth grade boys

After completing the third grade, a Cub Scout graduates with a ceremony into a Webelos den. Though still part of a Cub pack, this is a special den for boys in the fourth and fifth grade. The Webelos program is more challenging to the older boy. The Webelos scout now wears a different uniform signifying his new status.

Webelos is an 18 month program designed to prepare boys to transition into the Boy Scout program
Boys are members of a den consisting of 5-8 boys
Each den meets regularly (usually weekly). They also participate in monthly pack meetings
A parent of one of the boys is the den leader and conducts meetings on his/her schedule
The den leader is assisted by one or more assistant leaders (parents of other boys)
Meetings consist of ceremonies, games, crafts, songs, and skills.

What Do Webelos Do

A Cub Scout who is in the Fourth grade works to complete 3 of 20 achievements to earn his Webelos Badge in categories such as physical skills, mental skills, outdoor skills, community skills and technology skills. 2nd year Webelos spend the last six months working toward the highest award Cub Scouting offers The Arrow of Light.

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