No matter what age or grade a boy joins Cub Scouting, he must earn his Bobcat badge before he can advance to the rank of Tiger, Wolf, Bear or Webelos.  The Bobcat requirements include demonstrating his understanding of Scouting's core values and being able to recite the Cub Scout Promise, Law of the Pack and Motto.  Additionally he must be able to demonstrate the Cub Scout sign, Handshake and Salute.



Bobcat. The Bobcat rank is for all boys who join Cub Scouting. 

                      
          The Cub Scout Promise
                  

I 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.

     The Law of the Pack

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