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Bobcat Requirements
The very first rank that every boy must earn when entering the Cub Scouting Program is the
BOBCAT. The purpose of the Bobcat rank is to teach new Cub Scouts the following:
THE CUB SCOUT PROMISE - and its meaning.
"I .....(name).... promise to do my
best, To do my duty to God and my
country, To help other people, and To obey the Law of the Pack. "
THE LAW OF THE PACK - and its meaning.
"The Cub Scout follows
Akela. The Cub Scout helps the pack go. The pack helps the Cub Scout
Grow. The Cub Scout gives goodwill. "
THE MEANING OF THE WORD WEBELOS
"WE'll BE
LOyal Scouts"
THE CUB SCOUT MOTTO
"Do Your Best."
THE CUB SCOUT SIGN - and its meaning.
THE CUB SCOUT HANDSHAKE -
and tell what it means.
THE CUB SCOUT SALUTE - and tell what it means.
With your parent or guardian, complete
the exercises in the parent's guide, How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse.
When the new Cub Scout has learned all of these he will earn the Bobcat
Badge. He will then begin to work on the rank of the den that he qualifies for
based on his age or grade level. To find out more about each rank, follow the links below.
WOLF - second graders
BEAR - third graders
WEBELOS - fourth & fifth graders.
Compass Points
Arrow of Light Award
Bobcat Badge
