The Bobcat Badge

This is the first rank a cub scout earns - no matter what age they join the pack. In order to earn this rank, the scout must meet these requirements. Once the scout has learned these things, tell your den leader.

1. Learn and say the CUB SCOUT PROMISE and complete the Honesty Character Connection.

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.

a.Know: What is a promise? What does honesty mean? What does it mean to "do your best?"
b.Commit: Why is a promise important? Why is it important for people to trust you when you give your word? When might it be difficult to keep your word?
c.Practice: How can you do your best to be honest when you are doing the activities in Cub Scouting?

2.Say the LAW OF THE PACK. Tell what it means (Akela means cub scout leader).

The Cub Scout follows Akela.
The Cub Scout helps the pack go.
The pack helps the Cub Scout Grow.
The Cub Scout gives goodwill.

3.Tell what WEBELOS means:

WE'll BE LOyal Scouts

4.Show the CUB SCOUT SIGN. Tell what it means.

The scout sign is your right hand raised with your index finger and middle finger making a V.

The two fingers are to remind you of the two parts of the Promise - "to help other people" and "to obey." They look like a wolf's ears ready to listen to Akela. Give the Cub Scout Sign when you say the Cub Scout Promise or the Law of the Pack.

5.Say the CUB SCOUT MOTTO.

Do Your Best