We welcome any child (boy or girl) to attend day camp if they are of cub scout age (at least 7 years old or entering the 1st grade in fall 2018)
.
What grade are Lion Scouts?
Cub Scouts who join a pack are assigned to dens with ideally six to eight members, usually based on age: Lion Scouts (
kindergarten
), Tiger Scouts (first grade), Wolf Scouts (second grade), Bear Scouts (third grade), and Webelos Scouts (fourth and fifth grades).
Do Lion cub scouts earn Bobcat?
Kindergartners, who are Lions,
do not work on the Bobcat Badge
. 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.
Do Lion cub scouts wear uniforms?
Official uniform pants, shorts, or skorts, and Cub Scout socks are optional
. Use of these items for Lions is decided by the den leader and families in the den. There is no uniform inspection sheet for Lions.
How often do lion cub scouts meet?
Lion dens meet
each month
during the school year for a total of eight to nine months. You and your child should plan on two gatherings per month. As mentioned above, one meeting will be a den meeting and the other will be an outing or a Cub Scout pack meeting.
Do lion cub scouts get belt loops?
The Lion will also receive an adventure belt loop
, just like the older members of the pack. They can begin wearing a Cub Scout belt to proudly display these earned awards.
Do Tigers earn Bobcat?
At the conclusion of their kindergarten year, the Lion Cub will transition to Tiger Cubs where
they’ll earn the Bobcat badge
and continue on to even more exciting and educational adventures through Cub Scouting.
Can boys join Girl Scouts?
The program’s name officially changes to Scouts BSA on Feb. 1, marking the
acceptance of boys and girls ages 11 to 17 to join
and earn the highest rank of Eagle Scout. Girls will be in single gender troops but will have the option to “link” to a boys troop and participate in certain activities together.
What is a Bobcat badge in Cub Scouts?
Bobcat Badge Overview
The Bobcat Badge can be completed in one meeting and is designed to introduce Cub Scouts to the values of Scouting and for them to complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parents’ Guide with a parent or legal guardian.
What’s higher than an Eagle Scout?
Eagle is the seventh and highest rank of Boy Scouts
. A Scout can complete requirements for any other rank in virtually any order, but the ranks must be earned in sequence (Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, and Eagle).
What grade does Cub Scouts start?
Cub Scouting is for youth in
kindergarten through fifth grade
. Youth can join Scouts BSA if they have completed the fifth grade and are at least 10 years old, OR have earned the Arrow of Light Award and are at least 10 years old, OR are age 11 but have not reached age 18.
What does Webelos mean in Cub Scouts?
“Webelos” stands for “
We’ll Be Loyal Scouts
.” As Webelos near the end of the Cub Scout trail, it’s time for them to embrace that pledge and prepare for the next leg of the journey: Scouts BSA.
Are Cub Scout patches iron on?
How Do You Attach Scout Patches? Unfortunately,
Cub Scout patches are not iron on
. They’ll need to be sewn on with either a sewing machine or by hand.
Where do you put the Lion badge on a Cub Scout uniform?
The Lion rank badge goes
underneath the left pocket, roughly 1.25” from the bottom of the pocket seam
.
Where does the whittling chip patch go?
The Official BSA Whittling Chip for Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts is a Wallet Card (No. 34223A) and/or Patch (08598). The patch is considered a ‘temporary’ patch and should only be displayed
on the uniform sewn centered on the right pocket, or hung in a temporary patch holder from the pocket button
.
Can Lions earn the Outdoor Activity Award?
National Summer Time Pack Award
This is an individual recognition for children, not adults.
Lions are not eligible
.
Do Lion Scouts earn badges?
To earn their rank badge, Lion Cub Scouts complete five “adventures,”
which are collections of themed, multidisciplinary activities. They may also complete fun elective adventures.
What do Cub Scout Lions do?
Lion Scouts have fun
exploring and doing adventures that move them ahead towards their Lion rank
. The Lion rank is earned by completing five adventures. The Lion’s adult partner participates the whole time, but the recognition items are only for the scouts.
Where do Webelos pins go?
Webelos pins are
worn on an item called Webelos Colors on the right sleeve of the tan uniform shirt or they may be placed on the Webelos hat
.
Do Lions do Pinewood Derby?
Can Lions participate in the Pinewood Derby?
Yep!
You can include Lions in your pack’s regular Pinewood Derby routine or encourage Lions to use the wedge car available at Scout Shops — no cutting required.
What is the highest rank in Boy Scouts?
EAGLE SCOUT
is the highest rank attainable. To become an Eagle Scout, you must earn a total of 21 merit badges and demonstrate Scout Spirit, service and leadership.
What is the difference between Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts?
The main difference between Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA is that Cub Scouts is for kids who are in fifth grade or lower (typically age 5-10), while Boy Scouts is for boys (and girls) who are in sixth grade or higher (typically age 11-18).
What does the Cub Scout salute mean?
The Cub Scout salute is
used to salute the flag when in uniform and to show respect to den and pack leaders
. It can be used when greeting other Cub Scouts.
Can a Boy Scout be an atheist?
The Boy Scouts of America’s official position in the past has been that
atheists and agnostics cannot participate as Scouts or adult Scout Leaders in its traditional Scouting programs
. Organized religion has been an integral part of the international Scouting movement since its inception.
Are Girl Scouts LGBT friendly?
All Girl Scouts will interact with the LGBTQ+ community as family members, friends, and fellow community members even if they are not LGBTQ+ themselves
. For this reason, making Girl Scouts an inclusive space matters all the time, not just when an LGBTQ+ individual is involved.
Can a man be a Girl Scout troop leader?
We are proud to welcome them into our volunteer family.
Often, dads don’t realize they too can participate as leaders, cookie coordinators, and outdoor instructors
. There are many options for volunteering! Long time Girl Scout dad, Jon Call, has been volunteering to help his daughters’ troops for ten years.
