Overview of the types of awards

http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Cub_Scout_Awards

Belt Loops and Pins

Cub Scouts can earn belt loops for meeting three requirements of a specific activity. Additionally a  pin can also be earned by completing a minimum number of activities from a list.

Belt loops and Pins are classified into two groups Academics and Sports. The following link provides details on the requirements for each award.

http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/CubScouts/Cub%20Scouts/UniformsAndAwards/sanda.aspx

Webelos Activity Badges

http://www.usscouts.org/advance/cubscout/webbadges.asp

Patches

The pack also awards our Cub Scouts patches for participation in events. These patches are for attendance and help to ensure all scouts can receive some form of awards at the pack meetings.