The Cub Scout program has an organizational structure that puts boys into groups called Dens with a recommended size of 6 to 8 scouts. Dens of boys in a community form a Pack which is part of a District. Districts combine to make a Council.
The Bobcat rank is the first rank earned by a Cub Scout, regardless of which grade he is in when starting Scout. After earning the Bobcat rank, he then begins earning the rank of his grade.
Cub Scout ranks:
| | Bobcat: any grade
Tiger: 1st grade
Wolf: 2nd grade
Bear: 3rd grade
Webelos: 4th and 5th grade |  |
Cub Scouts Have 12 Core Values:
Citizenship: Contributing service and showing responsibility to local, state, and national communities.
Compassion: Being kind and considerate, and showing concern for the well-being of others.
Cooperation: Being helpful and working together with others toward a common goal.
Courage: Being brave and doing what is right regardless of our fears, the difficulties, or the consequences.
Faith: Having inner strength and confidence based on our trust in God.
Health and Fitness: Being personally committed to keeping our minds and bodies clean and fit.
Honesty: Telling the truth and being worthy of trust.
Perseverance: Sticking with something and not giving up, even if it is difficult.
Positive Attitude: Being cheerful and setting our minds to look for and find the best in all situations.
Resourcefulness: Using human and other resources to their fullest.
Respect: Showing regard for the worth of something or someone.
Responsibility: Fulfilling our duty to God, country, other people, and ourselves.