The Advancement Trail
On the advancement trail, a Cub Scout progresses from rank to rank, learning new skills along the way. Each of the ranks and awards in Cub Scouting has its own requirements. As you advance through the ranks, the requirements get more challenging, to match the new skills and abilities you learn as you get older.
Bobcat

No matter what age or grade a child joins Cub Scouting, they must earn their Bobcat badge before they can advance to the rank of Tiger Cub, Wolf, Bear, or Webelos. A child must complete the Bobcat requirements, which include:
- Learn and say the Cub Scout motto, the Cub Scout Promise, and the Law of the Pack and tell what they mean;
- Show the Cub Scout sign, salute, and handshake and tell what they mean; and
- Show that you understand and believe that it is important to be honest and trustworthy.
Lions

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.
Complete the five required adventures: Lion’s Honor, Animal Kingdom, Fun on the Run!, King of the Jungle, Mountain Lion. Outside of the requirements, Lion Scouts can also complete any number of seven elective adventures of their den’s or family’s choosing.
Complete the five required adventures: Lion’s Honor, Animal Kingdom, Fun on the Run!, King of the Jungle, Mountain Lion. Outside of the requirements, Lion Scouts can also complete any number of seven elective adventures of their den’s or family’s choosing.
Wolf

The Wolf rank is for kids who have finished first grade (or who are 8 years old). To earn the Wolf badge, a child must pass 12 achievements. Their parent or guardian approves each achievement by signing their book. When the child has met all requirements, the Wolf badge is presented to their parent or guardian at the next pack meeting. During an impressive ceremony, the parent or guardian then presents the badge to the child.
After they have earned the Wolf badge, a Wolf Cub Scout can work on the 23 Wolf electives until they finish second grade (or turns 9 years old). They can choose from more than 100 elective projects that may show them new hobbies and teach them skills that will be useful during his Boy Scout years. When they complete 10 elective projects, they earn a Gold Arrow Point to wear under the Wolf badge. For each 10 elective projects after that, they earn a Silver Arrow Point.
After they have earned the Wolf badge, a Wolf Cub Scout can work on the 23 Wolf electives until they finish second grade (or turns 9 years old). They can choose from more than 100 elective projects that may show them new hobbies and teach them skills that will be useful during his Boy Scout years. When they complete 10 elective projects, they earn a Gold Arrow Point to wear under the Wolf badge. For each 10 elective projects after that, they earn a Silver Arrow Point.
Bear

The Bear rank is for kids who have finished second grade (or are 9 years old). There are 24 Bear achievements in four groups. A kid must complete 12 of the achievements to be a Bear Cub Scout. These requirements are harder and more challenging than those for the Wolf badge. When a kid has earned their Bear badge, they may work on electives to earn Arrow Points to wear under their Bear badge.