Cub Scout Ranks 

Dens are grouped by student grade and have specific advancement activities which need to be met to move to the next level.  As a Den, under the guidance & support of the Den Leaders, Scouts work on these advancement activities.  Den Leaders work directly with parents in the Den to set meetings, usually a meeting once each month.

Lion- Kindergarten - Lions experience the Scouting concepts of character development, leadership, citizenship, and personal fitness through engaging and exciting adventures with their den and family. 

Tiger- First Grade - Tigers earn their badges by completing six required adventures with their den or family, and possibly one or two additional elective adventures of your den or family's choosing and projects in the Youth Protection Parent Guide. They will be introduced to hiking, bike safety, healthy snacks, and the Cub Scout 6 Essentials. 

Wolf- Second Grade - Wolves earn their badges by completing six required adventures with their den or family,and possibly one or two additional elective adventures of your den or family's choosing and projects in the Youth Protection Parent Guide. They will be introduced to the Outdoor Code of Ethics, flag etiquette, different ways to communicate and team building. 

Bear- Third Grade - Bears earn their badges by completing six required adventures with their den or family, and possibly one or two additional elective adventures of your den or family's choosing and projects in the Youth Protection Parent Guide. They will be introduced to the whittling, hand tools, campsite setup, animal knowledge, community involvement and personal/family safety. 

Webelos- Fourth Grade - Webelos earn their badges by completing six required adventures, and possibly one or two additional elective adventures and projects in the Youth Protection Parent Guide. They will be introduced to cooking balanced meals, government and voting, and family traditions. 

Arrows of Light- Fifth Grade - Arrows of Light earn their badges by completing six required adventures, and possibly one or two additional elective adventures and projects in the Youth Protection Parent Guide. They will be introduced to planning and setting up a safe campout, planning and executing a community service project, and basic First Aid. Arrows of Light can participate in additional camping and outdoor programs until graduating to a Scouts BSA Troop in the spring of their fifth-grade year.