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Cub Scouting members join a Cub Scout pack
and are assigned to a den, usually a neighborhood group of
six to eight boys. Tiger Cubs (first-graders), Wolf Cub
Scouts (second-graders), Bear Cub Scouts (third-graders),
and Webelos Scouts (fourth- and fifth-graders) meet weekly.
A den is a group of boys, within the pack,
that are usually all at the same grade level. The den
structure allows boys to build relationships with leaders
and other boys. The den provides opportunities for
activities that would be difficult with a large group. The
den also provides leadership opportunities for the boys.
Once a month, all of the dens and family members gather for
a pack night meeting under the direction of a Cubmaster and
pack committee.
Cub Master – Juan Ferraro
THE BOBCAT TRAIL
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When ever a boy joins scouting, except for
the Tiger Cubs, the first rank he must complete is that of
Bobcat.
The Bobcat trail is a set of basic scouting fundamentals and
principles. Along this trail are the Cub Scout Promise, the
Law of the Pack, and the Cub Scout motto. These are the
three most important things a boy must learn because they
will help him through all of the trails of Scouting.
One part of the Bobcat trail is to read and complete the
exercises in the booklet How to Protect Your Children from
Child Abuse. Child abuse is a problem in our society, and
this booklet will help you and your child to avoid
potentially abusive situations.
When you and your boy have followed the eight tracks of the
Bobcat, he may wear his Bobcat badge. It will be presented
at the pack meeting.
These are the eight tracks of the Bobcat Trail.
1. Learn and say the Cub Scout Promise.
“I,………… , promise to do my best
To do my duty to God and my country,
To help other people, and
To obey the Law of the Pack”
2. Say the Law of the Pack. Tell what it means.
The Cub Scout follows Akela.
The Cub Scout helps the pack go.
The pack helps the Cub Scout grow.
The Cub Scout gives goodwill.
3. Tell what Webelos means.
We’ll be Loyal Scouts
4. Show the Cub Scout sign. Tell what it means.
5. Show the Cub Scout handshake. Tell what it means.
6. Say the Cub Scout motto.
DO YOUR BEST
7. Give the Cub Scout salute. Tell what it means.
8. With your parent of guardian, complete the exercise in
the booklet How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse.
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Den One – Tigers
Den Leader – Nydia M.
TIGER MOTTO
Search, Discover, Share.
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TIGER CUB CHECKLIST
Official dark blue shirt
Patches (Brooklyn Council Emblem, World Crest, Numerals
5,6, & 3 These numbers can be purchased from the Scout
Master)
Official navy blue cap with orange front panel and Tiger
emblem
Official gold neckerchief with navy blue trim and Tiger
emblem
Official neckerchief slide with Cub Scout emblem
Official navy blue belt with metal Cub Scout emblem
Tiger Cub handbook
RANK DESCRIPTION
"Search, Discover, Share"
The Tiger Cub program introduces first grade boys to Cub
Scouting. The first five months of the program are designed
around five themes, one per month. The themes include:
• Making my Family Special
• Where I Live
• Keeping Myself Healthy and Safe
• How I Tell It
• Lets Go Outdoors
Each month the scouts and their adult partners will
participate in three activities related to each theme. Two
will be completed as group with the Den and one will be
completed as a family at home. The two den activities
include the regular den meeting and a “Go See It”. An
example is as follows:
Theme: Where I Live
Den Activity: The scouts color American flags and learn
about flag design and flag etiquette.
Go See It: Attend an open house at a local fire station and
learn how they help the community.
Family Activity: Look at a map of your community and
identify areas you are familiar with.
During the course of completing these five themes the scouts
earn a bead to wear on their belt totem each time they
complete an activity. When they have earned all 15 of these
beads they will be awarded their Tiger Cub rank. The
remaining months are spent on very similar elective
activities as well as earning awards such as belt loops.
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Den Two – Wolves
Den Leader – Mildred M.
CUB SCOUT MOTTO
Do Your Best.
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WOLF CUB CHECKLIST
Official dark blue shirt
Patches (Brooklyn Council Emblem, World Crest, Numerals
5,6, & 3 These numbers can be purchased from the Scout
Master)
Official navy blue cap with gold front panel and Wolf
emblem
Official gold neckerchief with navy blue trim and Wolf
emblem
Official neckerchief slide with Cub Scout emblem
Official navy blue belt with metal Cub Scout emblem
Wolf Cub handbook
RANK DESCRIPTION
“Do Your Best”
The Wolf Trail
The Wolf Cub program is for boys in second grade. They
follow the Wolf trail and complete twelve achievements:
• Feats of Skill
• Your Flag
• Keep Your Body Healthy
• Know Your Home and Community
• Tools for Fixing and Building
• Start A Collection
• Your Living World
• Cooking and Eating
• Be Safe at Home and On the Street
• Family Fun
• Duty to God
• Making Choices
Upon completion, the Cub Scout has earned the right to wear
the Wolf badge.
The Arrow Point Trail
The Cub can also work on a variety of electives and follow
the Arrow Point Trail. There are twenty-two electives with a
possible one hundred fifteen arrowhead tracks to accomplish.
Some examples of electives include: Fishing, Computers,
Native American Lore, Tie It Right and Birds. The first ten
completed arrowheads earn a Gold Arrow Point. Every ten
after that earns a Silver Arrow Point. These are worn on the
uniform beneath the Wolf badge.
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Den Three – Bears
Den Leader – Juan J.
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BEAR CUB CHECKLIST
Official dark blue shirt
Patches (Brooklyn Council Emblem, World Crest, Numerals
5,6, & 3 These numbers can be purchased from the Scout
Master)
Official navy blue cap with light blue front panel and
Bear emblem
Official light blue neckerchief with navy blue trim and
Bear emblem
Official neckerchief slide with Cub Scout emblem
Official navy blue belt with metal Cub Scout emblem
Bear Cub handbook
RANK DESCRIPTION
The Bear Cub program is for boys in the third grade. Like
the Wolfs, Bears have a set of 12 achievements required to
earn the Bear rank. There are 24 achievements to select from
in 4 categories and the achievements are more challenging
that the Wolf achievements. The following is a list of the
categories and achievements.
GOD (Do ONE of the following)
1. Ways We Worship
2. Emblems of Faith
COUNTRY (Do THREE of the following)
3. What Makes America Special?
4. Tall Tales
5. Sharing Your World With Wildlife
6. Take Care of Your Planet
7. Law Enforcement is a Big Job
FAMILY (Do FOUR of the following)
8. The Past is Exciting and Important
9. What's Cooking?
10. Family Fun
11. Be ready!
12. Family Outdoor Adventure
13. Saving Well, Spending Well
SELF (Do FOUR of the following)
14. Ride Right
15. Games, Games, Games!
16. Building Muscles
17. Information Please
18. Jot it Down
19. Shavings and Chips
20. Sawdust and Nails
21. Build a Model
22. Tying it All Up
23. Sports, Sports, Sports
24. Be a Leader
The Arrow Point Trail
The Cub can also work on a variety of electives and follow
the Arrow Point Trail. Like the Wolfs, Bears earn gold and
silver arrow points (see Wolf Cub section) by completing
electives in the Bear Handbook. The first ten completed
arrowheads earn a Gold Arrow Point. Every ten after that
earns a Silver Arrow Point. These are worn on the uniform
beneath the Bear badge.
The Cub can also work on a variety of
electives and follow the Arrow Point Trail. Like the Wolfs,
Bears earn gold and silver arrow points (see Wolf Cub
section) by completing electives in the Bear Handbook. The
first ten completed arrowheads earn a Gold Arrow Point.
Every ten after that earns a Silver Arrow Point. These are
worn on the uniform beneath the Bear badge.
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Den Four – Webelos
Den Leader – Javier F.
Assistant Den Leaders – Anibal A. & Richard M.
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WEBELOS CHECKLIST
Official tan shirt
Patches (Brooklyn Council Emblem, World Crest, Numerals
5,6, & 3 These numbers can be purchased from the Scout
Master)
Official olive green cap with plaid front panel and
Webelos emblem
Official blue, green, gold and red plaid neckerchief with
Webelos emblem
Official gold neckerchief slide with Webelos emblem
Official navy blue belt with metal Cub Scout emblem
Webelos handbook
Note: Webelos may also continue to wear their blue Bear
uniform if they wish. Consult your den leader.
RANK DESCRIPTION
The Webelos Program is an eighteen month program for Fourth
and Fifth Grade Boys. The Webelos Scout program is more
challenging to the older boy - in fact, he's now called a
Webelos Scout and wears a different uniform signifying his
new status. The Webelos Scout's advancement is approved by
his Webelos den leader rather than his parent.
In both years, they work toward earning Webelos Activity
Pins in twenty different areas, arranged in five groups (see
below) The five groups are: Community, Mental Skills,
Outdoor, Physical Skills and Technology. Fourth Grade Boys
work toward the Webelos Badge. After earning the Webelos
Badge, boys work toward the Compass Point Emblem and Metal
Compass Points by earning additional Activity Pins. Fifth
Graders, after earning the Webelos Badge, earn Cub
Scouting's highest award - the Arrow of Light. After
receiving this award, he is eligible to become a Boy Scout,
or he may join a troop at age 11 (or when he completes the
fifth grade).
COMMUNITY
1. Citizen
2. Communicator
3. Family Member
4. Readyman
MENTAL SKILLS
5. Artist
6. Scholar
7. Showman
8. Traveler
OUTDOOR
9. Forester
10. Geologist
11. Outdoorsman
12. Naturalist
PHYSICAL SKILLS
13. Aquanaut
14. Athlete
15. Fitness
16. Sportsman
TECHNOLOGY
17. Craftsman
18. Engineer
19. Handyman
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The Arrow of Light
After a boy has completed the fourth grade and earned the
Webelos badge, the next step on the Webelos trail to
becoming a Boy Scout is earning the Arrow of Light Award.
This is the highest award a Cub Scout can earn, and is the
only Cub Scout badge that can be worn on the Boy Scout
Uniform. As a boy works on the Arrow of Light, he gets a
chance to practice some Scout skills that he has already
learned, earn more Activity Badges, and REALLY learn what a
Boy Scout is.
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