Earn Your Ranks - Level up your skills and abilities!
On the advancement trail, a Cub Scout progresses towards a badge of rank based on their grade. They need not have earned the previous rank in order to earn the next. Each of the ranks in Cub Scouting has its own requirements that are age appropriate, so earning a rank below a Cub Scout’s current grade is not permitted. As a Cub Scout advances through the ranks, the requirements get more challenging, to match the new skills and abilities they have learned.
A new advancement trail will be introduced for the 2024-25 scouting year. Stay tuned formore information!
Kindergarten - Lion Requirements
Kindergartners work toward the Lion rank. The Lion rank is earned by completing five adventures as described below. Although participation with an adult partner is required for all Lion awards, recognition items are for the Scouts only.
1st Grade - Tiger Requirements
First graders work toward the Tiger rank. The Tiger rank is earned by completing the four requirements below. Although participation with an adult partner is required for all Tiger awards, recognition items are for the Scouts only.
2nd Grade - Wolf Requirements
Second graders work toward the Wolf rank. The Wolf rank is earned by completing the four requirements described below.
3rd Grade - Bear Requirements
Third graders work toward the Bear rank. The Bear rank is earned by completing the four requirements as described below.
4th Grade - Webelos Requirements
Fourth graders work toward the Webelos rank. The Webelos rank is earned by completing the five requirements described below. Scouts who are in Cub Scouts in fourth grade must complete the Webelos rank before working towards the Arrow of Light.
5th Grade - Arrow of Light Requirements
Fifth graders work toward the Arrow of Light rank. If a fourth-grade Cub Scout has completed the Webelos rank, they may begin work on the Arrow of Light. The Arrow of Light rank is earned by completing the five requirements described below.
