The Ranks of
Cub Scouting

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Tiger Cubs The Tiger Cub program is an introduction to Cub Scouting for first graders.  Each Tiger Cub must have an adult partner (usually a parent or guardian) who participates in each activity with them.  There are five Tiger Cub achievement areas. The Tiger Cub, working with his adult partner, completes 15 requirements within these areas to earn the Tiger Cub badge. These requirements consist of an exciting series of indoor and outdoor activities just right for a boy in the first grade.
Wolf Scouts Wolf scouts are boys who have completed first grade or are eight years old.  They meet as a Den of six to ten boys under the direction of their Den Leader and Assistant Den Leader.  Den Meetings provide an opportunity to play games, learn new skills, go on outings and tours, and work on achievements.  Twelve achievements must be completed in order to earn the Wolf Badge.
Bear Scouts  Bear scouts have completed the second grade or are nine years old.  There are 24 Bear achievements in four categories: God, Country, Family, and Self. The Cub Scout must complete 12 of these to earn the Bear badge. These requirements are somewhat more difficult and challenging than those for Wolf rank.  Bear Den Meetings are similar to the meetings held by Wolves.  Scouts will learn new skills and work on achievements both at home and in Den Meetings.
Webelos Scouts Webelos is the last rank in Cub Scouting.  It is a two year program for fourth and fifth graders.  Webelos is an acronym for "We'll Be Loyal Scouts."  Under the direction of the Den Leader and assistants, Webelos Scouts work to earn Activity Pins for a wide variety of hobby and career subjects ranging from sports to science.  They also work towards the Webelos Badge and finally the Arrow of Light, Cub Scouting's highest honor.