Every month, Cub Scouts complete adventures as they work toward achieving each rank. The adventures are different for each rank, allowing Cub Scouts to learn new age-appropriate skills and explore new topics each year.
CUB SCOUT RANKS
As they complete these adventures, they have the opportunity to earn both required and elective recognition devices as they work toward their ranks. Lion, Tiger, Wolf, and Bear Scouts earn adventure loops to be worn on their belt, and Webelos Scouts earn pins they can wear on their Webelos colors or Webelos cap.
Kindergarten
1st – 5th Grade
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th – 5th Grade
ARROW OF LIGHT
The highest rank in Cub Scouting is the Arrow of Light Award. Earning this rank prepares a Webelos Scout to enter Scouts BSA.
This award is the only Cub Scout badge that can be worn on the Scouts BSA uniform. Adult leaders who earned the Arrow of Light Award may also show their achievement by wearing a special square knot on their adult uniform.
CUB SCOUT MOTTO, “DO YOUR BEST”
Cub Scouts — even those of the same age — may have very different developmental timetables. For this reason, advancement performance in Cub Scouting is centered on its motto: “Do Your Best.” When a Cub Scout has done this — their very best — then regardless of the requirements for any rank or award, it is enough; accomplishment is noted. This is why den leaders, assistants, and parents or guardians are involved in approvals. Generally they know if effort put forth is really the Cub Scout’s best.