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Advancements by Year



Recognition is important to young boys. The Cub Scouting 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.

Cub Scouting extends typically over five years - from first through fifth grades - but a boy is welcome to join Cub Scouts at any time during those years. Below is a brief description of different levels of Cub Scouting:

Tiger. A boy who is 7 years old or is in the first grade is a Tiger, and his adventures are found in the Tiger Handbook. A 7 year old or boy in the first grade joins Cub Scouting with his parent or adult guardian. This is unique relative to other ranks in Cub Scouting. Tigers and their adult partners are just that, partners. They attend meetings together, go on adventures like field trips together, and complete requirements together. The Tiger rank is earned by completing six adventures.

Wolf. A boy who is 8 years old or is in the second grade is a Wolf, and his adventures are found in the Wolf Handbook. Wolf Scouts work toward the Wolf rank. The Wolf rank is earned by completing seven adventures.

Bear. A boy who is 9 years old or is in the third grade is a Bear, and his adventures are found in the Bear Handbook. Bear Scouts work toward the Bear rank. The Bear rank is earned by completing seven adventures.

   Webelos. A boy who is 10 years old or is in the fourth grade is a Webelos Scout, and his adventures are found in the first part of the Webelos Handbook. Webelos scouts work toward the Webelos rank.  The Webelos rank is earned by being active in the den and completing 6 adventures. 

 
   Arrow of Light. A boy who is 11 years old or is in the fifth grade is an Arrow of Light Scout, and his adventures are found in the second half of the Webelos Handbook. Arrow of Light scouts work toward the Arrow of Light Scout rank.  All Cub Scouts, except for those boys who join Cub Scouting for the first time in fifth grade, must earn their Webelos rank prior to earning Arrow of Light. The requirements for Webelos and Arrow of Light may be worked on at the same time but the tenure requirements for each must be met and the awards must be earned and presented sequentially.