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Cub Scouting Information
Tiger Cub Motto: Law of the Pack: Colors: Advancement Trail Information Information on ranks from Tigers to the Arrow of Light! Cub Scouts do fun things with other kids! They get to wear a cool uniform, go places, and see things. They play all kinds of sports and build things, like race cars and bird houses. Want to learn a secret code? Want to learn about wild animals? If you're a boy in the first through fifth grades (ages 6 to 11), go Cub Scouting!
Recognition is important to young boys. The Cub Scout advancement plan provides fun for the boys, gives them a sense of personal achievement as they earn badges, and strengthens family understanding as adult family members work with boys on advancement projects.
Tiger Cubs (First Grade)
Tiger Cubs BSA is a simple and fun program for first-grade boys and their families. The Tiger Cub program introduces boys and their adult partners to the excitement of Cub Scouting as they "Search, Discover, and Share" together.
The Tiger Cub program is conducted on two levels. First, the Tiger Cub and his adult partner meet in the home to conduct activities for the whole family. Second, the Tiger Cub and his adult partner meet twice a month with other Tiger Cubs and adult partners in the den, using the planned "big idea" (or theme) for their activity during one of the meetings. Each den meeting is hosted by a Tiger Cub-adult partner team.
Tiger Cubs BSA follows a school-year cycle. Boys remain in the Tiger Cub program until they complete first grade. At that time, they graduate into a Cub Scout den and are eligible to participate in Cub Scout summer activities, including Cub Scout day camp.
For complete information on the NEW Tiger Cubs Program visit U. S. Scouting Service's Tiger Cubs site Bobcat
The first rank, Bobcat rank is for all boys who join Cub Scouting. The boys learn the Cub Scout promise and Motto. Parents learn about child protection and safety.
For complete information on the Bobcat Requirements visit U. S. Scouting Service's Bobcat Rank site
Wolf (Second Grade)
The Wolf program is for boys who have completed first grade (or are age 8). To earn the Wolf badge, a boy must pass twelve achievements involving simple physical and mental skills. In addition to the achievements, additional items from the Wolf Book can be completed to earn a Gold and Silver arrow points.
For complete information on the Wolf Requirements visit U. S. Scouting Service's Wolf Badge Requirements site Bear (Third Grade)
The Bear rank is for boys who have completed second grade (or are age 9). There are twenty-four Bear achievements in four different categories. The Cub Scout must complete twelve of these to earn the Bear badge. These requirements are somewhat more difficult and challenging than those for Wolf rank. Completion of additional electives in the Bear Book earns the boys a Gold and Silver arrow points.
For complete information on the Bear Requirements visit U. S. Scouting Service's Bear Badge Requirements site Webelos (Fourth and Fifth Grade)
This program is for boys who have completed third grade (or are age 10). A boy may begin working on the Webelos badge as soon as he joins a Webelos den. This is the first step in his transition from the Webelos den to the Boy Scout troop. As he completes the requirements found in the Webelos Scout Book, he will work on activity badges (20 different pins can be earned), attend meetings led by adults, and become familiar with the Boy Scout requirements - all leading to the Arrow of Light Award. Click here for a summary of the Webelos program. ARROW OF LIGHT
Cub Scouting's highest achievement! SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAMS: In addition to the programs established for each rank (Wolf, Bear, Webelos) that are described in the respective books, there are two optional supplemental programs that are, in many cases, interconnected with certain activities in each of the 3 rank’s books. Tiger Cubs are eligible to participate. Details of both the Trail Trekkers hikes and the Academics and Sports program are listed below: Trail Trekker Hikes A series of 8 hikes at Bay Area parks with differing climates, geography, plants and animals. The hikes have a varying degree of difficulty (length, steepness, etc.). Each has a description of the hike and directions to the location in the program materials. The first hike completed earns the large "center" trail trekkers patch and the specific small patch for that hike. Subsequent hikes earn only the specific small patch for that hike. See samples below. A copy of the approved Local Tour Permit must accompany any request for patches. Patches are purchased using a Trail Trekker Patch Order form which is sumbitted to the Youth Leadership Training Center for fulfillment. Click here for the Order form The 8 Hikes are: 1. Coyote Hills – Fremont 2. Flag Hill – Sunol Park 3. Hoot Owl – Sycamore Grove Park in Livermore 4. Little Yosemite – Sunol Park 5. Redwood Creek – Oakland Hills 6. Rodeo Lagoon – Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Marin 7. Sycamore Grove – Livermore 8. Wildcat Peak – Tilden Park TIP: Frequently the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) and the Livermore Area Recreation and Parks conduct naturalist led hikes that closely match the printed requirements for the Cub Scout Hikes. These are excellent opportunities to get a professional’s insight into the features of the park. It really makes the hike more beneficial to the participants, and it makes the leader’s job a lot easier. To obtain information on upcoming hikes either visit their web sites or contact the following to be placed on their mailing lists. Note: there is a $5 charge by EBRPD. You may want to consider buying an EBRPD membership if you have other reasons to visit these parks, since it will cover the cost of parking at the various parks. East Bay Regional Parks District
SEARCH, DISCOVER, SHARE.
The Cub Scout follows Akela.
The Cub Scout helps the pack go.
The pack helps the Cub Scout grow.
The Cub Scout gives goodwill.
The Cub Scout colors are blue and gold. The blue stands for truth and spirituality, steadfast loyalty, and the sky above. The gold stands for the warm sunlight, good cheer, and happiness. Together, they symbolize what Cub Scouting is all about!
For Gold and Silver Arrow Point (Electives) information visit U.S. Scouting Service's Wolf Arrow Point Trail
For Gold and Silver Arrow Point (Electives) information visit U.S. Scouting Service's Bear Arrow Point Trail
For details on each of the 20 Webelos Activity Badges visit U.S. Scouting Service's Webelos Activity Pins Site
For details on the Webelos Badge and Compass Points visit U.S. Scouting Service's Webelos Badge Requirements Site
For details on the Arrow of Light visit U.S. Scouting Service's Arrow of Light Badge Requirements Site
Click here for detailed descriptions of the hikes.
2950 Peralta Oaks Court
P.O. Box 5381
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 562-PARK
Livermore Area Receration and Park District
Academics and Sports Program
These activities are designed to expose the boys to various academic subjects and sports. They are able to earn "belt loops", pins and a sports or academics letter. For academics, they generally learn something about the subject by reading through the printed materials then practice what they learn with their family or den by completing a "project". For Sports, they generally learn about the subject by reading through the printed materials and practicing what they learn with their family and den, all with an underlying good sportsmanship theme.
The activities in Sports and Academics allow boys to learn new techniques, develop sportsmanship, increase scholarship skills, and have fun. Participating in the program allows boys to be recognized for enjoying teamwork, physical fitness, and talent-building activities. Sports and Academics encourage a boy to do his best.
Effective September 2002, new Belt Loops and pins have been added in the Academic and Sports areas!!!
Below is information on the program:
17 Academic subjects:
23 Sports subjects:
Link to US Scouting Service site for detailed descriptions of the belt loop and pin requirements for each subject.
Note: The information contained here is solely based on my interpretation of the Scouting Program, and is not an official communication of the Boy Scouts of America, or any other official scouting entity.
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