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Understand Cub Scout ranks, badges, and how scouts advance.
Rank Progress
Cub Scout activities are centered around earning badges that are specific to each school grade level. This badge represents a rank. Advancement refers to the progress a Cub Scout makes toward their badge of rank. All of the activities for each rank are in the Cub Scout handbooks.
Activity Topics
Based on different topics such as hiking, nature, science, citizenship, first aid, sports, and more, adventures are earned as a Cub Scout advances toward their badge of rank. Once an adventure is completed, a Cub Scout receives recognition in the form of an adventure loop or adventure pin.
Extra Recognition
Beyond rank badges, Cub Scouts can earn special awards for service, outdoor skills, and other achievements.
How Ranks Work
The Bobcat Adventure is designed to be the first required Adventure. Each badge of rank is earned by completing six required and two elective Adventures. The six required Adventures are focused on the aims and focus areas of the BSA.
Uniform Placement
More Awards
There are several awards Cub Scouts can earn beyond their badge of rank. They can be earned individually or as a Den.